Lincoln High School students mend and press clothes for needy children's Christmas gifts. In an annual tradition begun in 1922, the school will provide food, clothes, household goods and toys for needy Tacoma families in a drive sponsored by the Lincoln News. In 1937, the school has selected 66 families to play Santa to. Each home classroom has a basket to fill with food. In addition, a holiday dance was held with participants contributing toys or cash. (T. Times 12-21-1937, p. 12)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Sewing; Sewing machines; Community service--Tacoma--1930-1940; Christmas gifts;

Two postal employees handle large mail sacks and boxes delivered by the Christmas mail truck at Post Office. (T. Times)

Postal service--Tacoma--1930-1940; Postal service employees--1930-1940; Holidays; Christmas gifts; Mail trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940;

On December 22, 1937, Tacoma Postmaster George P. Fishburne (right) personally helped unload a truck stuffed with bags of Christmas mail. The feet sticking out of the sack he is holding with his right hand indicate that someone in Tacoma was receiving their Christmas turkey by first class mail. Hopefully it hadn't traveled too far, for too many days. (T. Times)

Postal service--Tacoma--1930-1940; Postal service employees--1930-1940; Holidays; Christmas gifts; Mail trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fishburne, George P.; Postmasters--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Sons of Roberta and John William Wood Jr., Robert, age one, and John III, age two, sit in chair by fireplace waiting for Santa Claus. (T.Times, Society, 12/25/1937, p. 8).

People - Families - ChildrenEvents - Holidays - Christmas

Margaret "Peggy" Orr, daughter of Dwight and Margaret Orr, recites her prayers on Christmas Eve in 1937. The 5-year-old child is wearing her "Dr. Denton" pajamas and kneeling on a foot stool beside her chenille-covered bed. This photograph was created in the Richards Studio's darkroom. A winter scene was superimposed on the window behind Peggy to give the picture more of a "holiday" feel. Ironically, in 1937 Tacoma enjoyed its first truly "White" Christmas in many years. Temperatures in the 30s on Christmas Day helped the snow that fell beginning on Christmas Eve to stay around, becoming snowmen and ammunition for snow ball fights. (The same photo without the snow scene is D1039-3.) (T. Times, Society, 12/24/1937, p 7).

Girls--Tacoma--1930-1940; Children praying--Tacoma; Sleepwear; Beds; Bedspreads; Orr, Margaret; Orr, Dwight--Family;

Margaret "Peggy" Orr, daughter of Dwight and Margaret Orr, recites her prayers on Christmas Eve. The 5-year-old child is wearing her "Dr. Denton" pajamas and kneeling on a foot stool beside her chenille-covered bed. (T. Times, Society, 12/24/1937, p 7).

Girls--Tacoma--1930-1940; Children praying--Tacoma; Sleepwear; Beds; Bedspreads; Orr, Margaret; Orr, Dwight--Family;

Michael, age 4, Margaret (Peggy), age 5, and Dwight (Junior) Orr, age 7, say their prayers before going to bed on Christmas Eve to wait for the arrival of Santa. The children's parents are Dwight and Margaret Orr. Mr. Orr was an officer with the Weyerhaeuser Co. The children look wide eyed at the camera, their heads filled with visions of Christmas delights. (T. Times, Society, 12/24/1937, p 7).

Children praying--Tacoma; Sleepwear; Beds; Bedspreads; Orr, Margaret;

Home portrait of Roberta (Mrs. John William) Wood, Jr. and her two sons, John William III, age 2, and Robert, soon to be a year old. Mother reading book to children beside fireplace. The little boys are getting an early start on their ABC's as they peer at an alphabet book. (T.Times, 12/25/1937, p 8).

Families--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wood, John William--Homes & haunts; Wood, Roberta; Wood, John William; Wood, Robert; Mothers & children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Reading--Tacoma; Books;

This photograph of Anne Rowland was taken for the December 25, 1937 Tacoma Times. Anne and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Rowland, lived at 2509 No. Starr. Mischievously peeking downstairs, Anne looks as if she might be hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa. Anne will turn three years old on New Year's Eve. (T.Times, 12/25/1937, p. 8).

Holidays--Tacoma; Girls--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rowland, Anne; Rowland, Dewitt R.--Homes & haunts; Stairways--Tacoma; Candles; Sleepwear;

This photograph of Anne Rowland was taken for the December 25, 1937 Tacoma Times. Anne and her parents, DeWitt and Anne Rowland, lived at 2509 No. Starr. Mischievously peeking downstairs, Anne looks as if she might be hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa. Anne will turn three years old on New Year's eve. cropped version of D1040 image 1 (T.Times, 12/25/1937, p. 8).

Holidays--Tacoma; Girls--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rowland, Anne; Rowland, Dewitt R.--Homes & haunts; Stairways--Tacoma; Candles; Sleepwear;

Anne Rowland, daughter of DeWitt and Anne, lights the holiday candles at her home at 2509 No. Starr opening the 1937 Christmas season. Anne will turn three years old on New Year's Eve. (T.Times, 12/25/1937, p. 8).

Holidays--Tacoma; Girls--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rowland, Anne; Rowland, Dewitt R.--Homes & haunts; Candles;

Sepia photograph of Governor Clarence D. Martin and other dignitaries at the head table at the Community Achievement Dinner held at the Masonic Temple on December 28, 1937. A large poster of President Roosevelt is the only decoration on the wall. City and political leaders packed the head table, including Puget Sound National Bank's Reno Odlin, Congressman John Coffee, U.S. Senator Homer T. Bone, and Mayor George Smitley. The dinner combined the annual Tacoma Chamber of Commerce banquet and the city's achievement dinner. Governor Martin spoke of a brighter future for our state and its inhabitants. (T. Times, 12-29-37, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Coffee, John; Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Posters;

Governor Clarence D. Martin shakes hands with F. Rodman Titcomb of Weyerhaeuser Company, in front of a large poster of President Roosevelt, at a Community Achievement Dinner at the Masonic Temple. Mr. Titcomb was the former General Manager of Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. and was married to Elizabeth Weyerhaeuser, oldest child of John Philip Weyerhaeuser. He was announced to the 1000+ diners as the 1938 president of the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce. The chamber's usual banquet was combined with the community dinner, hence the large crowd in attendance. (T. Times, 12-29-37, p. 1). ALBUM 10.

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Titcomb, F. Rodman; Posters;

Governor Clarence D. Martin looks unsmilingly into the camera at December 28, 1937's Community Achievement Dinner. He is seated directly under a large poster of FDR entitled "Our President." Joining him at the head table are Sixth District Congressman John Coffee, Puget Sound Bank's Reno Odlin, and U.S. Senator Homer T. Bone. Governor Martin would later address the 1000+ diners on the reawakening of the industrial spirit in our state. He would also advocate a renewed push for vocational education for the state's children. (T.Times, 12-29-37, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Coffee, John; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970; Legislators--Washington--1930-1940; Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Posters;

Civic and political leaders join in song at the Community Achievement Dinner held at the Masonic Temple. L-R are Sixth District Congressman John Coffee, Governor Clarence D. Martin, Puget Sound National Bank president Reno Odlin, U.S. Senator Homer T. Bone and Tacoma Mayor George Smitley. Over one thousand people attended the achievement dinner which was combined with the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet. Governor Martin predicted a brighter future for our state with the initiation of a million dollar advertising campaign to bring more people, industry and payrolls to this area. (T. Times, 12-29-37, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Coffee, John; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970; Legislators--Washington--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Posters; Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Tacoma Mayor George A.Smitley (L) shaking hands with Harold A. Allen, retiring president of the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Allen had held the post for two years. The Chamber of Commerce combined their usual banquet with the city's Community Achievement Dinner on December 28, 1937, in the Masonic Temple's Fellowship Hall. Governor Clarence D. Martin and a host of political and civic leaders attended the dinner, as did approximately 1000 residents. Toastmaster Reno Odlin presented Mr. Allen with a framed check for $2 as a humorous gesture for his years of service. (T.Times, 12-29-37, p. 1) ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Allen, Harold A.; Shaking hands--Tacoma;

Governor Clarence Martin at Community Achievement Dinner held at the Masonic Temple on December 28, 1937. He is flanked by Congressman John Coffee and Toastmaster Reno Odlin of Puget Sound National Bank. U.S. Senator Homer T. Bone and Tacoma Mayor George Smitley are seated to the far right. A large poster of "Roosevelt, Our President" hangs on the wall. Over a thousand attended the Achievement dinner which was being held for only the second time in the city's history. (T. Times, 12-29-37, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Coffee, John; Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

W. H. Kerhli, ex wrestler now president of Oregon Poultry & Pet Stock Association, poses with the Grand Champion, a 12-pound Brahma Cockerel, at the 34th Annual Tacoma Poultry Show held in the old Mohr Building. The cockerel was entered by George Green of Kirkland. (T. Times, 12/31/1937, p. 14).

Kerhli, W. H.; Tacoma Poultry Show (Tacoma); Poultry; Chickens; Animal shows--Tacoma--1930-1940; Roosters;

Miss Norma McDermott of Odessa, WA poses with the Black Minorca cock owned by O. R. Winters of Dundee, OR. at the annual Tacoma Poultry Show which opened December 28, 1937. Mr. Winter's big black, Grand Champion the previous two years, was named the champion cock of the show. The poultry show ran from Tuesday through Saturday. On Saturday evening the traditional poultrymen's banquet, a home-cooked chicken dinner, was held at the Odd Fellows Hall at 6th and Fawcett. (T.Times, 12/31/1937, p. 14).

Animal shows--Tacoma; Roosters; McDermott, Norma; Poultry;

Close up of Lucinda Lea, daughter of architect Charles W. Lea, Jr., age four months. The little girl is awaiting her first New Year's. She is gently resting in a bassinet with finely woven curtains. See D1042-1 for picture of the baby in an elaborate rattan bassinet.

Infants--Tacoma; Children's furniture; Lea, Lucinda;

Maxine Mayhew holds a Bantam rooster at the 34th Annual Tacoma Poultry Show held in the old Mohr Building, 1141 Broadway, on December 28-31, 1937. Maxine smiles at the small rooster, who appears to be having a "bad hair day." After the show, the traditional poultrymen's banquet, a home-cooked chicken dinner, was held on Saturday, January 1st in the Odd Fellows Hall, 6th and Fawcett.(T. Times, 12/30, p. 3; 12/31/1937, p. 14).

Tacoma Poultry Show (Tacoma); Poultry; Chickens; Animal shows--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mayhew, Maxine; Roosters; Children & animals;

W. H. Kerhli, former wrestler and current president of the Oregon Poultry & Pet Stock Association, stares eye to eye with the Grand Champion, a 12-pound Brahma Cockerel, at the 34th Annual Tacoma Poultry Show held in the old Mohr Building. The animal was entered by George Green of Kirkland. (T. Times, 12/31/1937, p. 14).

Kerhli, W. H.; Tacoma Poultry Show (Tacoma); Poultry; Chickens; Animal shows--Tacoma--1930-1940; Roosters;

Lucinda Lea, age four months, in elaborate rattan bassinet. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lea, Jr., celebrating her first New Year's Eve. (T. Times, 1/1/1938).

Lea, Lucinda; Infants--Tacoma; Children's furniture;

Maxine Mayhew with a Bantam rooster at the 34th Annual Tacoma Poultry Show held in the old Mohr Building. (T. Times, 12/30, p. 3; 12/31/1937, p. 14).

Tacoma Poultry Show (Tacoma); Poultry; Chickens; Animal shows--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mayhew, Maxine; Roosters; Children & animals;

J. H. (Jim) Nichols, Judge of poultry show, with the Champion Hen, a White Plymouth Rock, and prize winning White Leghorn chicks. The popular Tacoma Poultry Show ran several days and marked its 34th year in 1937. (T. Times, 12/31/1937, p. 14).

Tacoma Poultry Show (Tacoma); Poultry; Chickens; Animal shows--Tacoma--1930-1940; Nichols, J. H.;

Aerial view of North End Tacoma showing Annie Wright Seminary, surrounding neighborhood and Commencement Bay.

Aerial photographs; Private schools--Tacoma; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--Buildings;

ca. 1938. Aerial view of Tacoma General Hospital and surrounding neighborhood including Wright Park as pictured circa 1938.

Aerial photographs; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Wright Park (Tacoma);

ca. 1938. Young boy on stilts, circa 1938. This photograph was taken outside St. Patrick's Catholic Church at 1123 North "J" St.

Boys--1930-1940; Stilts; St. Patrick's Catholic Church (Tacoma);

ca. 1938. Robert G. and Carrie M. Clark at home on Sales Road, Route 3, 546A. Mr. Clark, upholsterer at West Coast Upholstery Company, looks over wife's shoulder as she reads newspaper. Ornate, oval picture frame hangs on clapboard wall.

Clark, Robert G.; Clark, Carrie; Couples--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. Little Theatre of Old Tacoma. Shown are Miss Marion Seymour; and Mrs. Robert Weller, Mrs. George Downing, Mrs. Donald Dilts, and Mrs. Abner Bergersen. (filed with Argentum)

Drama Clubs -- Tacoma; Tacoma Little Theatre (Tacoma); Seymour, Marion;