South Tacoma Boeing Plant - Boeing baseball players.

Baseball players--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Mrs. A. Nasser. Amelia M. Nasser hosted a birthday party on May 11, 1945. All the guests are ready with noise makers as the guest of honor prepares to blow out the candles and cut the birthday cake. A bouquet of sweet peas is on the table along with the cake, place cards, salt and pepper shakers and ceramic flower candle holders.

Birthday parties--1940-1950; Nasser, Amelia M.; Teenagers--1940-1950; Mothers & children;

Western Boat Building Co. was owned and operated by the Petrich family. They were working on government and commercial contracts. Interior view of ship's main engine and fuel tank. Engine control gauges are visible on right side of photo.TPL-8889

Boat engines; Fuel tanks; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building. The "Pacific Gale" at harbor.

Boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bays--Tacoma-1940-1950; Commencement Bay (Wash.);

Dave Penn. Bowlers are ready for action at the Midway Amusement Center. These gentlemen form one of the police bowling leagues. The gentleman with his back to the camera is shaking hands with Leon Sides, operator of the amusement center.

Bowlers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Midway Amusement Center (Tacoma); Sides, Leon; Bowling alleys--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The Tacoma All-stars bowling team took on a Seattle team in April and May of 1945 in the fourth annual inter-city championship tournament. Bowling for Tacoma were: seated (l to r) Ted Tadich and Bill Eggleston, wearing matching bowling shirts, and standing (l to r) are Pvt. Joe Wilman, Johny Radonich and Frank Barker. Pvt. Wilman was a nationally known bowler from Chicago who bowled for Ft. Lewis. Johny Radonich and Frank Barker bowled for Teamsters Local 313. (T. Times, 4/10/45, p. 9).

Bowlers--Tacoma; Bowling balls; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; North End Alleys (Tacoma);

Jeanne Dittmen and Raymond Horn were married May 26, 1945, at the McKinley Avenue Friends Church. Jeanne M. Horn is wearing her wedding dress with the train spread behind her. She is holding a bridal bouquet of white calla lillies and stephanotis. Her finger-tip veil is crowned with orange blossoms. Lt. Raymond M. Horn serves with the Army Air Corps. (T.Times, 6/12/1945, p.6)

Brides--1940-1950; Dittman, Jeanne M.--Marriage; Horn, Jeanne M.; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wedding costume--1940-1950;

James H. March, Jr., in vest, chaps, and cowboy hat, sat astride "Royal Attraction", a 7-year-old stallion owned by Mr. James March to help promote the 1945 Tacoma Rodeo. A "World Championship Rodeo" sanctioned by the Rodeo Association of America was held on July 20,21 and 22, 1945 at the Tacoma Rodeo Grounds, South 99th and South Tacoma Way. Riders competing in the various events scored points toward deciding the national championship titles in bronc riding, roping and steer wrestling among other events. The rodeo was sponsored locally by the South Tacoma Kiwanians and the South Tacoma Business Men's Club. (T.Times 7/19/1945 p.13) (James March, Jr. was identified by his sister.)

Children riding horses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Horses; March, James H., Jr.

The College of Puget Sound coeds fill the counters at the student union and someone has ordered an ice cream cone.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Student unions--1940-1950;

Arctic Bottling Company for H.J. Geissler. This two-story building runs across the block from Saint Helens Avenue to Tacoma Avenue. Decorative stone carvings outline the windows on the second floor and the arched windows and entry way on the lower floor. Next door is the Hambone Eatery and the Winthrop Motor Company. Many automobiles are parked at the service station and on the street. See also D20091-1. TPL-1781.

Commercial buildings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Arctic Bottling Co. (Tacoma); Winthrop Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950;

United National Clothing Drive. Weisfield and Goldberg's Manager's Competition, Arthur Raitano and Mr. Stusser. Both Mr. Raitano and Mr. Stusser stand beside the 1945 Manager Competitive Loving Cup that also includes caricatures of each of them. Various coins are stuck to the drawing of a loving cup.

Contests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Weisfield & Goldberg, Inc. (Tacoma); Raitano, Arthur B.;

Red Cross volunteers will be arranging over 50,000 daffodils for military personnel throughout Pierce County. Washington Packers donated their trucks, so flowers can be delivered on Easter morning. Flowers will be arranged under the direction of Mrs. Stanley Staatz, volunteer special services chairman. View of nine unidentified Red Cross volunteers at Puyallup Valley Daffodil field (TNT, 3/25/45, p. 1).

Daffodils--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Lt. Commander Jack Dempsey, U.S.C.G, the former heavyweight champion of the world, was referee at the main event of a boxing night held at the Tacoma Armory on June 5, 1945 to raise money for the 7th War Bond drive. Johnny Ballange, U.S.M.C., right, defeated Pedro Montez, U.S. Army, in the bout. Jack Dempsey had also visited Tacoma in 1944 in support of a war bond drive. View of boxers touching gloves as referee Dempsey gives instructions; unidentified representatives of the Army and Marines flank their men. ALBUM 9.

Dempsey, Jack, 1895-1983; Referees; Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ballange, Johnny; Montez, Pedro;

Barr, Robert, and Eunice Walters Wedding. The newly wed Lt. and Mrs. Burr enjoy looking at a silver cream and sugar set on a tray along with other wedding gifts together with the bride's mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. The wedding took place at Central Lutheran Church. (TNT, 6/10/1945, p.B-3)

Families--Tacoma--1940-1950; Burr, Robert; Burr, Eunice; Walters, Eunice; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Ed Griffin family. Ed Griffin was a prominent Tacoma businessman, born July 27, 1908, and died March 8, 1955. Six boys and a girl pose outside with their dog and cat on June 20, 1945. Mount Rainier is in the background. This group includes Ed Griffin's children, James and Edward ("Ted") Irving, and nieces and nephews.

Griffin, Edwin L., 1908-1955--Family; Griffin, Edward Irving; Griffin, James;

Woodbrook Hunt Club. The Woodbrook Hunt Club was founded in May of 1926 and is the oldest hunting club in the Northwest. They held their fifth annual gymkhana of riding events on May 27, 1945 at Wrightacres on Clover Creek south of Tacoma. The nine events listed on the program included both English and Western styles. Alta Ryan and Marguerite Bonnell (L-R), mounted on "Lady" and "Patsy" rode in the event. (T.Times, 5/23/1945, p.6)

Horseback riding--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ryan, Alta; Bonnell, Marguerite;

Tacoma General Hospital annual pictures. Employees enjoy a meal in the dining hall in this scene from April of 1945. Several nurses in the foreground are wearing Red Cross uniforms.

Hospitals--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Employee eating facilities; Nurses--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Side view of "Hustler"at dock after launching at Western Boat in early June of 1945. Several men are aboard in the stern. The fishing vessel was owned by R. Tom Muchlinski and home port listed as Ketchikan, Alaska. Shortly after being placed in service, the "Hustler" was acquired by the U.S. government.

Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Co. completed the second of four barges ordered by the Army. The U. S. Army B.S.P. 3131, was an 88 foot self propelled cargo barge with double diesel engines. Interior view of crew's quarters with two windows and four bunks.

Crew quarters; Beds; Government vessels--Tacoma; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Housing Authority Valentine Party at Salishan. Salishan began as a community for military, war workers and their families. The first families moved in, in 1943. The community center offered many activities for youth to take part in. The Valentine's Day dance was sponsored by the Tacoma Housing Authority. View of fourteen unidentified youth who attended Valentine's dance.

Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Valentine's Day--Tacoma; Holidays--Tacoma; Salishan Community Center (Tacoma);

Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. began producing ships in May 1942. They were building government vessels and commercial fishing boats. They company was started by two of the Martinolich brothers, well known boat builders on the West Coast. Interior view of Sea Boy's engine room. TPL-8877

Engine rooms--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma);

Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. began producing ships in May 1942. They were building government vessels and commercial fishing boats. They company was started by two of the Martinolich brothers, well known boat builders on the West Coast. Interior view of Sea Boy's kitchen with galley range, refrigerator and double sink.

Galleys (Ship kitchens); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Co. received a government contract to build four barges for the Army. View of U. S. Army B.S.P. 3131, an 88 foot self propelled cargo barge with double diesel powered engines. The B.S.P. 3131 is the second barge, of the order, to be completed and launched by Pacific Boat.

Government vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Co. received a government contract to build four barges for the Army. Side view of U. S. Army B.S.P. 3131, an 88 foot self propelled cargo barge with double diesel powered engines. The B.S.P. 3131 is the second barge, of the order, to be completed and launched by Pacific Boat.

Government vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Puget Sound Boatbuilding Corp. had recently received an Army contract to build four ocean going tugs and self propelled barges. View of ship in Puget Sound plant, prior to launching. TPL-8876

Government vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma);

Standard Oil Co. started doing business in Tacoma in 1886. Oil was shipped from Cleveland, Ohio in box and tank cars. As the company expanded tanks were added and a new office and garage was built on the tideflats. View of three unidentified people at garden located in front of oil tank. They are harvesting pumpkins, corn and potatoes.

Harvesting--Tacoma; Farm produce--Tacoma; Truck farming--Tacoma; Standard Oil Co. of California (Tacoma);

Tacoma Laundry, Meyer's home, five laundries and a garage. This home was built in 1938 by William Hiltbrunn. It is French Chateau in style and made of brick. The house was purchased in 1940 by businessman Fred J. Meyer. Exterior view of Fred J. Meyer's home taken in September of 1944.

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Home Service Laundry Co. (Tacoma); Meyer, Fred J., 1880-1954--Homes & haunts;

Ex-Mayor J.J. Kaufman, wife Wavie, Mrs. Harry (Marjorie) Cain and Harry Jr. (Buzzie), at a tribute to Mayor Cain held at the Temple Theatre on October 2, 1944. Lt. Col. Cain was serving in Europe with the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force. Hundreds of friends and well-wishers from around the Puget Sound gathered to enjoy vaudevillian acts and listen to short speeches regarding the absent Mayor Cain. Governor Arthur B. Langlie popped in unexpectedly to praise Harry Cain highly. Mayor Cain would serve in the European theater from 1943-1945; subsequently returned home to resume his duties as Tacoma's mayor until he was elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 1946. (TNT 10-3-44, p. 1, T.Times 10-3-44, p. 1) ALBUM 13.

Kaufman, Joseph J.; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.--Family; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979--Family; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Cain, Harry P.;

Martinac Shipbuilding was founded by Joseph M. Martinac, he established himself as an expert boat builder in Tacoma. Martinac has built minesweepers, purse seiners, sardine and tuna boats, pleasure boats and has converted fishing vessels into Navy patrol boats. View of unidentified launching sponsor and her son standing with unidentified ship crew members.

Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Western Boat Building Co. was a well equipped Tacoma shipyard building vessels for the Army, Navy and Coast Guard. Western Boat was about to launch a YP627, self propelled patrol craft, for the navy, in honor of Navy Day. View of unidentified Navy ship crew, their family members and the launching sponsor, Mrs. Kenneth Jones, in center holding roses (T. Times, 10/30/44, p. 7).

Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Government vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);