Military personnel lounge on the grass listening to a speaker located under the tent at the June 1934 Washington National Guard encampment at Camp Murray. The encampment was held each year to train the guard in military exercises. In 1934, the encampment was named "Camp Draper." The Wa. National Guard was established in 1884 under Territorial Governor Watson C. Squire to protect the state, preserve law and order and support the national armed forces.

Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel; Washington National Guard (Wash.);

A show of Washington National Guard military force for what appear to be invited guests at the 1934 training encampment at Camp Murray. A tractor pulls a wagon loaded with artillery operators, all seated with their arms crossed in the same way, and also the cannon mounted on a wheeled carriage. Three of these units cross the parade grounds.

Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel; Arms & armament; Artillery (Weaponry)--1930-1940; Washington National Guard (Wash.); Caissons (Vehicles);

Military parade of might at the 1934 Washington National Guard encampment at Camp Murray, the "Camp Draper." These vehicles appear to be early tanks. A military band stands at one side of the parading vehicles.

Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel; Washington National Guard (Wash.); Military bands; Armored vehicles; Arms & armament--1930-1940;

The Washington National Guard 146th Field Artillery Band at the June 1934 encampment "Camp Draper," located at Camp Murray. The 146th F.A. was headquartered in Seattle.

Washington National Guard, 146th F.A. Band (Seattle); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military uniforms; Military personnel; Military bands;

Military men, tanks, trucks and cannons in field at the June 1934 Washington National Guard training encampment at Camp Murray.

Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel; Arms & armament; Artillery (Weaponry)--1930-1940; Washington National Guard (Wash.);

Cannons lined up against small tanks in the field at the Washington National Guard's 1934 training encampment at Camp Murrary. The name for the 1934 exercises was "Camp Draper." (filed with Argentum)

Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel; Washington National Guard (Wash.); Armored vehicles; Arms & armament--1930-1940;

The 148th Field Artillery Band poses for this photograph at the 1934 Washington National Guard encampment at Camp Murray. Each year the encampment was given an honorary title; in 1934, it was Camp Draper in honor of Major Sylvester Draper, former Inspector General of the Wa. Nat'l. Guard. The 148th F.A. was headquartered in Tacoma.

Washington National Guard, 148th F.A. Band (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military uniforms; Military personnel; Military bands;

The 161st Infantry Band poses with instruments at the Washington National Guard June 1934 encampment at Camp Murray. The name for the 1934 encampment was "Camp Draper." Tents and vehicles can be seen behind the band.

Washington National Guard, 161st Infantry Band; Camp Murray (Wash.); Military uniforms; Military personnel; Military bands;

Lowell School 6A class and teacher on school steps. (Argentum)

Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lowell Elementary School (Tacoma); School children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Teachers--Tacoma--1930-1940;

University Place School, grades 3B, 3A, 4B. (filed with Argentum)

University Place School (University Place); Public schools--University Place--1930-1940; School children--University Place--1930-1940;

Stanley School 6A Class in January of 1934. The students are posed in front of the school which was built in 1925 from a design by G. W. Bullard. (filed with Argentum)

School children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Group portraits; Stanley Elementary School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Education--Tacoma;

Stadium High School Class of 1934 Graduation at the Armory. Instead of the now traditional cap and gown, the boys wear suits and ties and the girls wear floor length formal dresses and large corsages. The orchestra sits in folding chairs directly in front of the stage with parents and family members beyond. Stadium opened its doors as a high school in 1906; it is still in use today. The gothic spires of the French chateau look-alike at 111 No. "E" have become a Tacoma landmark.

Stadium High School (Tacoma)--1930-1940; State Armory (Tacoma); Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Sepia photograph of new city officers at (Old) City Hall. Left to Right: Frank Callender, C. Val Fawcett, Mayor George A. Smitley, Abner R. Bergersen, Ira S. Davisson. Mr. Callender and Mayor Smitley won election bids on March 13, 1934, but were not sworn in until June 4, 1934. Mr. Smitley defeated Dr. John C. Siegle by 5325 votes while Frank Callender was elected as the new Public Safety Commissioner. Voters also rejected the city manager proposal whereby freeholders would have been elected on May 1st in order that the city charter might be revised to provide for a city manager plan. Val Fawcett had been re-elected Finance Commissioner; he, the new mayor, and Mr. Callender took oaths of office on June 4th administered by city clerk, Genevieve Martin. Mr. Bergersen was already Public Works Commissioner and Mr. Davisson, Public Utilities Commissioner. These men composed the re-organized city council. (T.Times, 3-14-34, p. 1, 6-4-34, p. 1) ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Callender, Frank T.; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Bergersen, Abner R.; Davisson, Ira; Municipal government--Tacoma;

Two massive explosions at the Denn Powder Co. dynamite plant eight miles northeast of Olympia, on June 27, 1934, killed ten people outright and injured six. Packing room employee O.R. Mitchell displays a damaged time clock with its hands stopped at 3:55, the time of the blasts. Night shift employees normally began work at 4 pm; on June 27th, however, they had started work an hour earlier. Mr. Mitchell was among those scheduled to leave at 4pm but instead left at 3. He was at home when he heard a tremendous explosion and saw a peculiar gray cloud. Rushing back to the plant, he saw many bodies. The loss of life may have been lessened because both crews were not at work at the same time. Many of the deaths and injuries may have occurred when workers, attempting to put out fires caused by the first explosion, were then caught in the second blast. (T. Times, 6-28-34, p. 1, 9)

Disasters--Hawks Prairie; Explosions--Hawks Prairie; H. J. Denn Powder Co. (Hawks Prairie); Mitchell, O.R.; Time clocks--Hawks Prairie;

Denn Powder Co. explosion, Hawks Prairie, June 27, 1934. Employees of the H. J. Denn Powder Co. are shown examining the wreckage of the mixing room in the aftermath of the explosions and fire that took the lives of at least ten employees on June 27, 1934. The plant's dynamite storage building is in the background. The 3:55 pm blasts sent shock waves around a four-mile radius. (T.Times, 6-28-34, p. 1) (filed with Argentum)

Disasters--Hawks Prairie; Explosions--Hawks Prairie; H. J. Denn Powder Co. (Hawks Prairie);

Young men "chow down" in the Camp Murray Mess Hall during the July 1934 Citizen's Military Training Camp (CMTC). at Camp Murray. They sit at picnic style tables eating, among other things, mashed potatoes and gravy, bread and pie. The camp was a combined training for the CMTC, ROTC and Officers' Reserve Corps. 68 of the 127 boys in CMTC were in camp for the first time. They were assigned to Company K in the infantry. The remainder were divided into Red, White and Blue groups in infantry and field artillery. The boys came from a radius of 100 miles of Ft. Lewis. The ROTC was composed of 79 students from Pacific Northwest Universities. (T. Times 7/13/1934, pg. 1)

Citizens Military Training Camp--Tacoma; Camp Murray (Wash.); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military camps--Tacoma--1930-1940;

It's every man for himself as young uniformed men reach for dessert outside of the Camp Murray enlisted men's Mess Hall during the July 1934 Citizen's Military Training Camp (CMTC). The pie is going fast and there doesn't appear to be enough for all. The summer training camp combined the CMTC, ROTC and Officers' Reserve Corps for the first time. The purpose of the summer training was to acquaint young men with the armed forces in case they needed to be called up during wartime. (T. Times 7/13/1934, pg. 1) TPL-10378

Citizens Military Training Camp--Tacoma; Camp Murray (Wash.); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military camps--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Military review. Man wearing top hat and military officer in open touring automobile. (WSHS)

Military officers--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Young men in a trench are trained in the use of artillery during the July 1934 Citizen's Military Training Camp (CMTC) at Camp Murray. During the 20's and 30's, young men interested in military careers could receive training in summer camps. These camps filled the gap between a large standing army and totally untrained volunteers. In 1934, for the first time, the camp combined training for the CMTC, ROTC and Officers' Reserve Corps. (T. Times 7/13/1934, pg. 1) TPL-8614

Citizens Military Training Camp--Tacoma; Camp Murray (Wash.); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military camps--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Leonard Weber, left, of Tacoma and Carl Uppman of Gig Harbor didn't attempt to put on their gas masks during the July 1934 Citizen's Military Training Camp (CMTC) exercises at Camp Murray until after the wind had whipped some of the tear gas being used for training in their direction. They received a teary eyed lesson in military preparedness. In the 1930s, young men interested in military careers could volunteer for summer training camps operated by the army. Camp Murray is at the southeast end of American Lake and is still headquarters for the Washington National Guard. (T. Times 7/13/1934, pg. 1)

Citizens Military Training Camp--Tacoma; Camp Murray (Wash.); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military camps--Tacoma--1930-1940; Weber, Leonard; Uppman, Carl;

Soldiers seated at bench-style tables in mess hall during the July 1934 Citizen's Military Training Camp (CMTC) at Camp Murray. During the 20s and 30s, young men interested in military careers could obtain valuable experience at these camps. The work was hard, but the food was plentiful and good. The camps were intended to bridge the gap between a large wartime standing army and green military recruits. (T. Times 7/13/1934, pg. 1) (WSHS)

Citizens Military Training Camp--Tacoma; Camp Murray (Wash.); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military camps--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Officers' Reserve Corps members receiving veterinary instruction at the July 1934 combined Officers' Reserve Corps, Citizens' Military Training (CMTC) and R.O.T.C. training camp at Camp Murray. The table is laden with medical supplies and the skull of horse. Left to right are Capt. John G. White; Capt. H.R. Leighton, assistant station veterinarian; Lt. H.T. Molloy; Major B.V. Clayton, Field Artillery Reserves; Lt. Col. K.D. Hauser, engineer reserves; and Col. George F. Weisel, engineer reserves. (T. Times 7/13/1934, pg. 1)

Citizens Military Training Camp--Tacoma; Camp Murray (Wash.); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military camps--Tacoma--1930-1940; Officers' Reserve Corps (Wash.);

A.D. "Sandy" Frew, the oldest living Alaskan mail carrier, at the 1934 Sourdough Reunion in Tacoma Washington. Frew, one of the co-founders of the event, carried mail by dogsled. His mail run was from Dyea to Rampart, 2200 miles. He averaged 80 miles a day. He holds in his hands some of the first gold taken out of the Klondike. It was dug from the El Dorado mine in 1897 and he carries it in a buckskin pouch for good luck. "Sourdough" is a slang term for an old time prospector of Alaska. The event held in Tacoma 8/16-19, 1934 was the 6th annual get together for the group to meet and reminisce. (T. Times 8/17/1934, pg. 1)

Gold miners; Frew, A.D.; Postal service employees--Alaska; Letter carriers--Alaska; Pioneers--Alaska;

Members of various Northwest Native American tribes gather in August of 1934 at Audoma Park, near Puyallup, for a round of the Indian bone game. The tribes have made their annual pilgrimage to the valley for the harvest of the hops. This park, owned and maintained by A.E. Applegate, is set aside for the exclusive use of the Native Americans although visitors are welcomed. During the bone game, two teams of 10-12, squatting on the floor, line up across from each other. One team has four small white bones. To the accompaniment of the pounding of sticks and tom-toms and the chanting of ancient songs, the team passes the bones rapidly from player to player. At a certain signal, the captain of the opposing team calls a halt and tries to guess which player has the bones. The ancient game is played for hours with a bright fire as the only light. (T. Times 8/30/1934, pg. 1+)

Indigenous peoples--Washington; Games; Gambling;

Native American mothers, each holding a baby wrapped in blanket, sit on a bench under a tree. They have travelled to the Puyallup Valley with other members of their tribes to pick hops. This is an ancient gathering for the Native Americans of Washington and British Columbia. The tribes represented are the Kowegians, Sheeshats and West Coast Tribes from Vancouver Island, Yakimas from Eastern Washington, Clallams, Neah Bays and Quillayutes from Port Angeles, Taholahs and Quinaults from Grays Harbor, Chahalises from farther inland, Skagits, Laconners, Snohomishes, and Lummis from the northern part of the state and the Puyallups and Nisquallys living in the valley. (T. Times 8-30-1934, pg. 1+)

Indians of North America; Mothers & children--Puyallup--1930-1940; Infants--Puyallup--1930-1940;

Two year old Marjorie Abraham Charlie kneels in the grass and straw next to a tent at the annual Native American gathering in Puyallup Valley at Audoma Park, two miles from Puyallup, for the hop picking season. The Native Americans tribes of Washington and British Columbia gathered annually at hop and berry picking time to socialize with each other and to help keep alive their ancient customs and games. (T. Times 8/30/1934, pg.1)

Charlie, Marjorie Abraham; Indians of North America; Migrant agricultural laborers--Puyallup--1930-1940; Migrant laborers--1930-1940; Hops; Girls--Puyallup--1930-1940;

Sourdough Reunion, held in Tacoma August 16-19, 1934. Three men gather to reminisce about Alaska. On the right is D.E. Griffith of Auburn, the Reunion Manager. "Sourdough" is a slang term for the early Alaskan gold miners. Over 2,000 Alaskan pioneers were expected to attend and share tales of early days on the gold trails. (T. Times) (WSHS)

Griffith, D.E.; Pioneers--Alaska; Gold miners;

A.D. "Sandy" Frew, oldest living Alaskan mail carrier, and Mrs. Carrie Hewitt, of Wenatchee, who received the first letter ever delivered to Dawson, Alaska by Frew. Frew went to Alaska in 1895 and came out in 1922. He retired after 25 years of mail service, the government gave credit for 2 years for each year of perilous service up north. His route was 2200 miles of desolate wilderness, which he covered by dogsled. It once took him from December to July to deliver 1,000 miles of it. Ordinarily, he averaged 80 miles a day. At the time of the 1934 reunion, he lived with his wife in Seattle. (T. Times 8/17/1934, pg. 1)

Gold miners; Frew, A.D.; Postal service employees--Alaska; Letter carriers--Alaska; Hewitt, Carrie; Pioneers--Alaska;

Sourdough Reunion reception committee. The three women pictured went to Alaska even before the Gold Rush. They are, left to right, Mrs. William "Ma" Huson, who emigrate in 1894 with her husband, Mrs. Nettie C. Frew, 1897, and Mrs. Margaret Sargison, 1897. Mrs. Huson and her husband transported the first piano to Dawson, Alaska, disassembled and wrapped in knitting yarn. The piano was reassembled and became the wonder of the town. Mrs. Huson made petticoats with the yarn and sold them for $125 each. (T. Times 8/17/1934, pg. 1)

Gold miners; Frew, Nettie; Sargison, Margaret; Hudson, William--Family; Pioneers--Alaska;

Young native Americans dance to the rhythm of hot jazz at the annual gathering for the harvesting of the hop crop in Puyallup Valley. Audoma Park, 2 miles from Puyallup, has been reserved by its owner A. E. Applegate as a meeting place for the tribes. A dance floor has been set up for the younger tribesmen. A large group of men, women and children assemble on an outdoor concrete floor. Wires are strung from poles across the floor to hold a center light. A group of four musicians plays music from a sheltered wooden stage. Each year many of the tribes of Washington and British Columbia gathered in the Puyallup Valley at harvest time to pick crops and socialize with other tribes. (T. Times 8/30/1934, pg. 1)

Indians of North America--Social life; Migrant agricultural laborers--Puyallup--1930-1940; Migrant laborers--1930-1940; Hops; Dance floors--Puyallup--1930-1940; Dance parties;