D.E. Griffin (R) shakes hands with another Alaskan pioneer during the Sourdough Reunion held in Tacoma in August, 1934. Mr. Griffin, of Auburn, was the Reunion Manager. Attendance was anticipated to be over 2000 for the four-day event with plenty of stories to be shared.

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

These young women, wearing convention ribbons, were three of the "Alaska maidens" who attended the sixth annual Sourdough Reunion held in Tacoma August 16-19, 1934. "Alaska maidens" were girls born to prospectors who went to Alaska during the Klondike gold rush. On the left is Ethel Thibault, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Thibault of Portland, who was born in Dawson, Yukon in 1914. Next to her is Dorothy Flintoff, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Flintoff, 1112 So. Oakes St., Tacoma, who was born in Fairbanks in 1914. On the right is Lillian Smith, of Milton, the daughter of Mrs. Eva Buehner of Puyallup, born 1902 in Juneau. (T. Times 8/18/1934, pg. 1)

Thibault, Ethel; Smith, Lillian; Flintoff, Dorothy; Pioneers--Alaska;

Portrait of Native American Chief Black Thunder of the Skykomish tribe standing beside a tree. Chief Black Thunder is the leader of the native Americans from Washington and British Columbia that make an annual pilgrimage to pick the hops across the state of Washington. He first journeyed to the valley when he was a boy, at that time his people travelled by canoe from Snohomish County. He is also known as Mr. Bagley. (T. Times 8-30-1934, pg 1+)

Indians of North America--Skykomish tribe; Black Thunder; Migrant agricultural laborers--Puyallup--1930-1940; Migrant laborers--1930-1940; Hops;

In August of 1934, Native Americans from various parts of Washington and British Columbia gathered in Audoma Park, near Alderton, two miles from Puyallup on the Orting Road. They came, as they had for over 40 years, to pick berries and work the local hops fields. In the evening they socialized by holding dances and by taking part in ancient traditions like the "bone game". (T. Times 8/30/1934, pg. 1)

Indians of North America--Social life; Migrant agricultural laborers--Puyallup--1930-1940; Migrant laborers--1930-1940; Hops; Tents; Camping--Puyallup--1930-1940;

ca. 08-00-1934. The Indian bone game "Sla-Hal" is enjoyed at an evening gathering of assembled tribe members in the Puyallup Valley for the annual hop harvest. The scene of the games is Audoma Park, near Alderton, 2 miles from Puyallup on the Orting Road. For the game, two teams of 10 or 12 each line up, squatting on the floor, facing one another. One side holds four small white bones, 2 with black rings and 2 all white. The team holding the bones passes them from player to player in a rapid manner called "juggling the bones." At a certain signal, the captain of the opposing team calls a halt and attempts to guess who holds the bones. The games are accompanied by rhythmical beating of sticks and tom-toms and chanting. For hours and hours they continue, with the ancient chants growing louder and louder, accompanied by the cries of encouragement from on lookers. (T. Times 8/30/1934, pg.1+)

North American Indians--Social life; Games; Gambling;

In August of 1934, these two unidentified young Native American girls joined other members of their tribes to pick hops in the Puyallup valley. Beginning around 1925 Audoma Park, near Alderton 2 miles from Puyallup on the Orting Road, became an official gathering place for tribes from throughout Washington and British Columbia. Here ancient games were played and the sound of traditional chants mixed with the strains of swing bands as the younger tribe members tried out the newest dance steps. (T. Times 8/30/1934, pg. 1+)

Indians of North America; Migrant agricultural laborers--Puyallup--1930-1940; Migrant laborers--1930-1940; Hops;

Accused "gun molls" Dorothy Miller, left, and Patsy Riley, right, cool their heels in the City Jail after confessing that they participated in six holdups in four states during the past month. The 19 year old Dearborn, Mo., girls ran away from home, hitchhiking to Hollywood hoping to become movie stars. They met 22 year old George Miller, a convicted felon from Colorado, who offered to help them get to California in a stolen car with cash pilfered in stick ups. The girls considered it a lark, calling Miller "Their Dillinger." Miller was convicted and sent to prison, the girls were released and told to return home after giving their real names as Mary Hackett (Miller) and Alice Corkins (Riley) and asking the press not to tell their parents. (T. Times 8/6/1934, pg. 1)

Jails--Tacoma--1930-1940; Miller, Dorothy; Riley, Patsy; Criminals; Prisoners;

Native Americans, listed in Richards records as Margie, Abraham, Charlie and others, gather under a tree at the annual tribal gathering in the Puyallup Valley at hop picking time. The Native Americans will pick the hops during the day and gather at night to socialize and play ancient games with other tribe members from Washington and British Columbia. (T. Times 8/30/1934, pg. 1+)

Indians of North America; Migrant agricultural laborers--Puyallup--1930-1940; Migrant laborers--1930-1940; Hops;

On August 22, 1934, several men standing on the roof of the Jones Building (now known as the Pantages) craned their necks to watch the airship Macon fly over the downtown skyline. Thousands lined the streets and rooftops of buildings to watch the dirigible make a wide circle over the city around 8 a.m. Construction of the dirigible cost the US two and a half million dollars. Tacoma was also visited by airships Shenandoah in 1924 and Akron in 1932. The Macon was lost over the Pacific Ocean offshore of Point Sur Feb. 12, 1935. (T. Times 8/22/1934, pg. 1)

Airships--Tacoma; Jones Building (Tacoma); Historic buildings--Tacoma;

The ghostly USS Macon, a dirigible, flew over the Jones Building (now known as the Pantages) in downtown Tacoma on August 22, 1934. The eerie airship was almost disguised by the clouds. Thousands of spectators lined the streets and rooftops of buildings to watch the dirigible make a wide circle over the city around 8 a.m. The Daily Ledger called the airship "a great silver fish of the skies." The Macon was lost over the waters of the Pacific Ocean offshore from Point Sur on February 12, 1935. (T. Times 8/22/1934, pg. 1)

Airships--Tacoma; Jones Building (Tacoma); Historic buildings--Tacoma;

An automobile crashed into the Central Bank, at 2816 6th Ave., early in the morning on Friday August 24, 1934 tearing a hole in the brick wall. Ellis Ayr Smith and Frances Urch, employees of the bank, examine the damage. The car driven by 20 year old Charles Arwood skidded 40 feet on a slippery street, slammed into the wall of the bank and introduced "drive through" banking to Tacoma. Arwood and his passenger Dorothy Roberts both escaped without serious injury. (T. Times 8/31/1934)

Central Bank (Tacoma); Smith, Ellis-Ayr; Urch, Frances; Traffic accidents--Tacoma--1930-1940; Accidents--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Group traveling in caravan to commemorate the centennial of missionary Jason Lee's journey to the Oregon Territory in 1834. Mayor Smitley and others greet the group at the Tacoma Totem Pole where their signed and inscribed truck is parked. The welcoming committee first met them in Fife and escorted them to the totem pole at 10th St. The vehicle appears encased in a heavy cotton material resembling that found on the bonnet of a covered wagon. A portrait of Rev. Lee is attached to the side of the conveyance with the words "1834-1934 Overland Journey Centennial" close by. "Bellingham, Washington" has apparently been scrawled onto the print. Dignitaries included in the August 30, 1934, photograph included Dr. E.D. Kohlstedt of the Methodist home mission board shaking hands with Arthur Rowe of the Y.M.B.C., Mayor Smitley and Rev. J. Franklin Haas of the First Methodist Church (extreme right) and Edward H. Todd, president of C.P.S. (between and behind men shaking hands) and Edward Winter Moon, traveling with the "Jason Lee party," first row, second from left. (WSHS)

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Tacoma Totem Pole (Tacoma); Commemorations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kohlstedt, E.D.; Rowe, Arthur; Haas, J. Franklin; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; Winter Moon, Edward;

Group commemorating missionary Jason Lee's centennial journey met in Tacoma on August 30, 1934. L-R Tacoma Mayor George Smitley, C.P.S. president Edward H. Todd, Executive Secretary of the Home Mission Board of the Methodist Church Dr. E.D. Kohlstedt, Arthur Rowe, president of Young Men's Business Club, Y.M.B.C. secretary Arthur Cook, and the Rev. J. Franklin Haas, pastor of First Methodist Church. They and other dignitaries met a replica of the Lee "covered wagon" at the Tacoma Totem Pole. Jason Lee's activities helped to make this region a part of the United States rather than part of Britain. (T.Times 8-31-34, p. 3) (WSHS)

Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Kohlstedt, E.D.; Rowe, Arthur; Cook, Arthur A.; Haas, J. Franklin; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951;

A covered wagon commemorating the Overland Trail Centennial stopped in Tacoma on August 30, 1934 and is pictured near the Fairmont Hotel. "1834-1934 Overland Journey Centennial" is printed on the side of the covered wagon. The wagon may be a replica of the one used by missionary Jason Lee as he traveled to Oregon in 1834. Other pictures in the series seem to indicate that the "covered wagon" was actually attached to a modern automobile for transportation. Mayor George Smitley is second from right in photo. The man holding a hat closest to the right is the Rev. J. Franklin Haas, pastor of the First Methodist Church. The man standing center with his hand out for shaking is Dr. E.D. Kohlstedt of the Methodist Home Mission; immediately to the left and behind is Dr. Edward H. Todd, president of the College of Puget Sound. To the right of Dr. Kohlstedt are Arthur Cook and Arthur Rowe of the Young Mens Business Club. The motorized "covered wagon" and five representatives of the Methodist home mission board arrived in Tacoma to participate in the four-day joint celebration of the 100th anniversary of missionary Lee's journey to the Northwest and the dedication of the reconstructed Fort Nisqually. (T.Times 8-10-34, p. 1, 8-31-34, p. 3) ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Covered wagons--Tacoma; Commemorations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Haas, J. Franklin; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; Kohlstedt, E.D.; Cook, Arthur A.; Rowe, Arthur;

Part of the group traveling in a caravan to commemorate the centennial of missionary Jason Lee's journey to the Oregon Territory in 1834 are photographed with Tacoma mayor George Smitley on August 30, 1934. Mayor Smitley (far left) welcomed the travelers and is shown pointing to a photograph of Rev. Lee on the side of the truck. Rev. Lee's journey has been entitled the "Overland Journey Centennial" with his final destination apparently being Salem, Oregon. Someone has handwritten "Bellingham, Washington" on the print. Next to Mr. Smitley is Edward Winter Moon, a Mojave, and a member of the Jason Lee traveling group. Mr. Winter Moon would be paying a tribute to the memory of Rev. Lee for his efforts on behalf of Northwest Indians 100 years ago. (T.Times 8-10-34, p. 1, 8-31-34, p. 3) (WSHS)

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Covered wagons--Tacoma; Commemorations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Winter Moon, Edward;

Mrs. Phoebe Maxson sitting in a rocking chair outside her residence, the Frank Tobey Jones Home for the Aged, prior to her 100th birthday. Mrs. Maxson will turn 100 years old on October 11, 1934. This photograph was also used in the T. Times in October of 1935 with a story recounting Mrs. Maxson's 101st birthday. Photograph ordered by Dr. W.W. Danel, Mrs. Maxson's son and a resident of Honolulu. Mrs. Maxson was born on a ranch in Ohio and came west in the early 1880's. Her first husband, S.A. Danel of Illinois, died in 1900. She married A.M. Maxson several years later and also outlived him. She has lived at the Toby Jones home since 1923 and is a devoted member of the Monday Civic Club. (T. Times 10/11/1935, pg. 7; 9/29/1934, pg. 1)

Maxson, Phoebe; Aged persons; Centenarians; Franke Tobey Jones Home (Tacoma);

Group of men working on the stockade reconstruction at Fort Nisqually in Point Defiance Park. In the background can be seen the lookout bastion on the right and the Hudson's Bay Co. Store on the left. The group is working outside of the stockade walls. The dedication of the renovated fort would be September 3, 1934. (T. Times 9/1/1934 & 9/4/1934, pg. 1) (filed with Argentum)

Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Fort Nisqually palisades recreated at Point Defiance Park in 1934 as a historic site. The high wooden arch of the main entrance can be seen in the stockade wall. To the right is one of the Fort's bastions, used primarily for security, but also sometimes for living quarters. The Hudson's Bay Co. store is next to the fence. It is followed by the Granary, one of the original Fort buildings, and the oldest standing building in the state of Washington. (filed with Argentum)

Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Schuh wedding. Bride with eight attendants. Gladys Helen Schuh married James William Park on September 1, 1934, at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. The Tacoma Times reported that it was one of the larger weddings of the fall season. Lt. and Mrs. Park would establish their new home at Fort Lewis. (WSHS) (T.Times 9-8-34, p. 7-solo photograph of bride) (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Weddings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Schuh, Gladys Helen--Marriage; Brides--1930-1940; Wedding clothing & dress; Wedding attendants--Tacoma; Immanuel Presbyterian Church (Tacoma);

Schuh wedding. Bride and groom prepare to stroll under raised, crossed swords held by six officers, reflecting a military wedding. Gladys Helen Schuh married James William Park in an elegant ceremony on September 1, 1934, at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church. The new Mrs. Park was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schuh of 1215 Tacoma Ave. No. She and Lt. Park would be making their home at Fort Lewis. (WSHS) (T.Times 9-8-34, p. 7-solo photograph of bride only) (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Weddings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Schuh, Gladys Helen--Marriage; Park, James William; Brides--1930-1940; Grooms (Weddings)--1930-1940; Wedding clothing & dress; Daggers & swords; Military personnel; Immanuel Presbyterian Church (Tacoma);

Northwest (Lawn) Bowling Team and the team from the British cruiser Danae in Wright Park, Tacoma. Portrait of fourteen men, some in British naval uniforms. Standing, left to right, are W. Chawn- Chief Petty Officer, Tom Skinner, William Reid, F. Webb- leading seaman, C. Baker- Chief Petty Officer, John Wood, A.S. Drummond, E. McNeal, S. Matheau and E.L. Smith. Kneeling are Daniel Heally- Chief Petty Officer, J.A. Oliver, H.S. Baldson- leading seaman and R.B. Eaddie. "Bowls" is a game long played in Great Britain, Canada and the eastern US. Its popularity has been growing in the Northwest over the last 2 years. (T. Times 9/15/1934, pg. 5)

Bowling--Tacoma; Bowlers--Tacoma; Parks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wright Park (Tacoma); Northwest Bowling Team (Tacoma);

Foster and Kleiser billboard advertising "Home Loans" at Pacific First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Tacoma, 11th at Pacific. "Lowest Interest - No Fees. One Monthly Payment Covers Everything." Drawing of Pacific First Federal on billboard, 1102-04 Pacific Ave. For Mr. Goff.

Billboards--Tacoma--1930-1940; Banks--Tacoma; Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma);

Four unidentified men were photographed in September of 1934 while working with period handtools to rebuild the stockade around the restored Fort Nisqually. The man at the left, using an old fashioned boring tool, was identified in the photographer's records as Mr. Noble. The dedication of the restored Fort Nisqually at Point Defiance was part of Tacoma's Labor Day celebration on September 3, 1934. The old Fort Nisqually was moved from near DuPont to Point Defiance Park and restored by the Young Men's Business Club of Tacoma with Federal funds from the CWA and WERA programs. When possible, the orignal timbers were used in the restoration as well as the original methods of construction. (T. Times 9/1/1934 & 9/4/1934, pg. 1)

Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Construction crew working on the reconstruction of Fort Nisqually at Point Defiance Park. In 1934, through the determination of the Tacoma Young Mens' Business Club, the Fort was moved from its original site near DuPont to a bluff in Pt. Defiance. There great care was taken to rejoin the original logs and timbers, using the hundred year old methods and tools, into a historical recreation of the Fort. Fort Nisqually, the original European settlement on the Puget Sound, was established in 1833. It was closed in 1869, purchased from the Hudson's Bay Co. by the U.S. government and allowed to deteriorate. Sixty five years later, the movement for restoration succeeded in having the fort rebuilt. To the right in the photograph is the main entrance to the fort and in the background is one of the bastions. (T. Times 9/1/1934 & 9/4/1934, pg. 1; Fort Nisqually web site) (filed with Argentum)

Parks--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Hudson's Bay Co. (Tacoma); Frontier & pioneer life--Tacoma; Fort Nisqually (Tacoma);

Two men look up from their work on timber at the Fort Nisqually recreation. In the background can be see one of the fort's two Bastions, which were located at the corners of the stockade and mounted with "Swivel guns" for protection. When the Fort was moved from its original location near DuPont to Point Defiance Park, most of the original timbers were used in the construction. As much as possible, the original means of construction and tools were also used. (T. Times 9/1/1934 & 9/4/1934, pg. 1) (filed with Argentum)

Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Northwest (Lawn) Bowling Team in Tacoma. Portrait of six men with lawn bowling balls. Standing, left to right, S. Matheau, William Reid, A.S. Drummond, E.L. Smith and E. McNeal. Kneeling is R.B. Eaddie. (T. Times 9/15/1934, pg. 5) (WSHS)

Bowling--Tacoma; Bowlers--Tacoma; Parks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wright Park (Tacoma); Northwest Bowling Team (Tacoma);

Skip Baker, a Chief Petty Officer on the British cruiser Danae, prepares to roll a ball across the lawn bowling green at Wright Park. In September of 1934 members of the Tacoma Bowling Association took on a team from the British cruiser in a hard fought match. Watching in the background behind Officer Baker are:(l to r) Daniel Healy, Chief Petty Officer; Tom Skinner, wearing a cardigan sweater; unidentified young boy; E.L. Smith, in hat and suit; A.S. Drummond, holding a ball in his right hand; and W. Chawn, Chief Petty Officer (behind Mr. Drummond). ( T. Times 9/15/1934, pg. 5)

Bowling--Tacoma; Bowlers--Tacoma; Parks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wright Park (Tacoma); Northwest Bowling Team (Tacoma);

Construction crew hard at work on the recently moved and reconstructed Fort Nisqually at Point Defiance Park. They are putting together the logs and timbers just as they were 100 years ago. The reconstruction was made possible by the Young Mens' Business Club, which spent 5 years on the project. Construction was directed by R.E. Bornek and labor was financed through CWA & WERA funds. The group is working outside of the walls of the stockade. In the background to the right is one of the Fort's Bastions, used to mount "swivel guns" for protection, to the left is the Hudson's Bay Company store and Mount Rainier just peeks over the walls in the center.

Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Several men in white business shirts and ties work on the reconstruction of Fort Nisqually at Point Defiance Park. They are working on a pump. The formal dedication for the historic site is scheduled for Labor Day, 9/3, 1934. The reconstruction has been made possible by the YMBC, the Young Men's Business Club. (filed with Argentum)

Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Grand Jury, twelve men and five women pose on steps of Pierce County Courthouse, September, 1934.

Pierce County Courthouse (Tacoma); Grand juries;