Park Lodge School, 4th and 5th grades. Building by Woodroofe and Constible, Architects, 1912. Addition by Frederick and Stanley Shaw, Architects, 1925. (filed with Argentum)

Park Lodge School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1930-1940; School children--Lakewood--1930-1940;

Over 1,000 members of the Sons of Norway and the Daughters of Norway, representing lodges in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Alaska, and British Columbia, attended the four day convention in Tacoma from June 23 - 28, 1938. These sixteen men in uniform with their leader were probably a visiting chorus. Group performances were part of the activities of the four day convention held in Tacoma. This particular group is attired in jaunty nautical costumes with brass buttons, bow ties and service bars, or stripes, on their sleeves.

Sons of Norway (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma;

Boy boxers. Boxing coach or referee instructs to two young boxers to "punch it out" at the gym in June of 1938. The boys, perhaps twins, outfitted in boxing trunks and gloves, are the sons of Ray M. Smith.

Boys--1930-1940; Boxers (Sports); Boxing; Referees; Smith, Ray M.--Family;

Narrows Bridge celebration at the Stadium Bowl. Bremerton Mayor Jesse A. Knabb, center, and two other men take part in the festivities surrounding a $2,700,000 Progress Works Administration grant to build a bridge across the Narrows. A crowd of over 5,000 attended the celebration. (T. Times 7/1/1938, pg. 1).

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Knabb, Jesse A.; Mayors--Bremerton--1930-1940;

The June 1938 County Treasurers and Auditors Convention. Gathered outside of the Columbia Brewery, a large group of men toast the photographer with glasses of beer in this casual portrait of government officials. A man in the front row holds what appears to be a tray of money bills. The convention was held jointly by all counties in the state and was attended by representatives of all 39 of those counties. (T. Times 6/16/1938, pg.1)

Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Government officials--Tacoma--1930-1940; Beer; Eating & drinking; Meetings--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Shriners gather in Tacoma to board the special train to the Golden Jubilee 1938 Imperial Council Session to be held in Los Angeles June 6-9. A farm wagon carries eight men. Several other men wait for an opportunity to ride in the wagon which displays a sign "New Deal." Parades, events, stunts and hijinks will be an important part of the convention.

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma);

Two young boys were photographed in June of 1938, attired in boxing trunks and gloves. They are the sons of Ray M. Smith.

Boxing; Boxers (Sports); Boys--1930-1940; Smith, Ray M.--Family;

Two young boys "duke it out" at the gym in June of 1938 under the watchful eye of an unidentified referee. The boys, outfitted in boxing trunks and gloves, are the sons of Ray M. Smith. TPL-10061

Boxing; Boxers (Sports); Boys--1930-1940; Smith, Ray M.--Family; Referees;

Narrows Bridge celebration at the Stadium Bowl. A Capacity crowd is pictured in stadium and behind the fence on the west side for celebration of $2,700,000 P.W.A. (Progress Works Administration) grant for Narrows Bridge construction. The fete was attended by over 5,000. (T. Times 7/1/1938, p. 1).

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

On Thursday evening June 30, 1938 a crowd of 5,000 gathered in Tacoma's Stadium Bowl to celebrate the P.W.A. (Progress Works Administration) grant of $2,700,000 to begin construction of a bridge over the Narrows. Dignitaries, included Governor Clarence D. Martin, U.S. Senator Homer T. Bone, Congressman John M. Coffee, and Tacoma Mayor John C. Siegle, spoke to the large gathering of bridge boosters including the Peninsula Bridge Gang. The celebration was not all talk. The evenings festivities included a dance revue which was spread over the entire program, music performed by the 10th Field Artillery band, and a community sing led by Herbert Ford. (T. Times, 7/1/1938, p. 1).

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

Narrows Bridge celebration at Stadium Bowl. Senator Homer T. Bone, left, and Major General Walter C. Sweeney Commanding Officer of Fort Lewis, right, attend event marking $2,700,000 Progress Works Administration grant for bridge construction. Senator Bone is credited with much of the work done to obtain the grant. (T. Times, 7/1/1938, p 1).

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Sweeney, Walter C.; Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970;

Approximately 50 county auditors and treasurers from around the state met in Tacoma in June of 1938 for their third annual joint convention. One of the highlights of their visit to Tacoma was a trip to the Columbia Brewery where these two unidentified conventioneers were photographed enjoying a sample of the company's popular brew. Representatives of all the state's 39 counties were expected to attend the banquet held in the Crystal ballroom at the Hotel Winthrop with a total attendance, including wives, of over 100. (T. Times 6/16/1938, pg. 1) TPL-9935

Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Government officials--Tacoma--1930-1940; Beer; Eating & drinking; Meetings--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Daughters of the Nile at convention. Parade of costumed women walking along the sidewalk on South 13th Street and crossing Broadway.

Daughters of the Nile (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Mayor John Siegle pretends to light fuse of giant advertising fire-cracker for a Junior Chamber of Commerce "big bang" publicity for July 4th fireworks at Stadium Bowl. Spanish steps from Commerce to Broadway and (Old) Elks Temple in background.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939; Holidays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Firecrackers; Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma);

Narrows Bridge celebration. Parade on South Tacoma Way, led by Standard Oil gasoline fuel truck, passes Ludwig's Drug and Lang Hardware. More than 500 cars and trucks participated in the event organized by a committee representing the business districts.

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Automobiles--Tacoma--1930-1940; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

In June of 1938 four Tacoma girls who were part of the "sub-deb" set were photographed on the lawn of the Tacoma Country and Golf Club, 13204 Gravelly Lake Drive S.W., as they gathered for a busy day of summer sports. Holding her sunglasses and tennis racket is Catharine Snyder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frost Snyder. The three young ladies on bicycles are: (l to r) Hazel Schaeffer, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R.C. Schaeffer, and Suzanne and Marian Ingram, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ingram. (T. Times 7/2/1938, pg. 9)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma); Tennis players; Tennis rackets; Bicycles & tricycles; Snyder, Catharine; Schaeffer, Hazel; Ingram, Suzanne; Ingram, Marian;

Although the United States was not at war in 1938, Washington National Guardsmen kept their skills fresh by attending the annual summer training camp. Most journeyed to Camp Murray near Tacoma but coast artillery units were stationed at Fort Worden near Port Townsend. Here they practiced loading and firing the big coastal artillery guns from bunkers. Strategically placed batteries were capable of defending the coast against battleships and enemy landings. (St. George: Fort Worden History-article)

Washington National Guard (Wash.); Fort Worden (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Artillery (Weaponry)--Fort Worden;

Four girls are pictured on the grounds of Elvira (Mrs. Herbert) Griggs' Country Club cottage, gathered together for the afternoon after a luncheon at the Lakewood Terrace. Standing, left to right, are Miss Anne Hopkins and Miss Elvira Griggs. Seated are Miss Harriet Griggs and Miss Mary Griggs. Miss Hopkins is visiting her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Hellyer, at their home in Interlaaken. Mary Griggs, from St. Paul, is a summer visitor at the home of her aunt Mrs. Elvira Griggs and her cousins, Harriet and Elvira. (T. Times, Society, 07-02-1938, p. 8)

Hopkins, Anne; Griggs, Elvira; Griggs, Harriet; Griggs, Mary; Griggs, Elvira--Homes & haunts;

John Rea, 90 years old. Cornell graduate. Wearing suit, bow tie, and hat. Mr. Rea was the last surviving member of Cornell's first graduating class, the class of 1869. He never missed a Republican National convention since he first attended as a reporter in the late 1800s. He was a speaking acquaintance of all US presidents succeeding Cleveland till his death in 1941. He came to Washington in 1890 and became editor and publisher of the Olympian and an advisor and close friend of Governor Ferry. He settled in Tacoma in the late nineties and worked in the timber and real estate businesses. Rea died February 20, 1941 at his home at 1112 No. 5th St. (Argentum) (T. Times 12/7/1936, pg. 10; 6/1/1936, pg. 1; T. Times 2/20/1941, pg. 1)

Rea, John A.; Alumni & alumnae--Cornell University--1930-1940;

Stanley School 6A Class. Large group of children in front of doors in June of 1938. The original school opened in 1925. It was named after noted Northwest educator George A. Stanley. (filed with Argentum)

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

A parade of automobiles on Pacific Avenue passes Peoples Department Store celebrating the grant from the Progress Works Administration to build a bridge over the Narrows. Huge "Your Credit Is Good" sign on Schoenfeld's in the distance. More than 500 automobiles and trucks paraded through city during the celebration. They ended at the Stadium Bowl, where a crowd of 5,000 heard speeches by Governor Clarence Martin, Senator Homer T. Bone, Representative John Coffee and Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach, among others. (T. Times, 7/1/1938).

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Automobiles--Tacoma--1930-1940; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Department stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; Peoples (Tacoma);

It is said that armies march on their stomachs, and here the culinary staff at Camp Murray prepares some tasty pies to make that process more enjoyable. Once a year, the camp exploded with an influx of almost 3000 Washington National Guardsmen at the camp for their annual training. They arrived by troop train and motor convoys, and they arrived hungry. Camp Aston, held June 11-25th 1938, was no exception.

Washington National Guard (Wash.); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military uniforms; Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940;

One reservist stares forlornly at his list of instructions while the other attempts to fix the wheel on the motorbike on which he is riding. They are part of the annual two week field training held at Camp Murray June 11-25th, 1938. The camp is given a different name each year, a memorial to a fallen comrade. In 1938, the camp was named after Thomas Aston, the late Colonel who commanded the 161st Infantry in Spokane.

Washington National Guard (Wash.); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military uniforms; Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Motorcycles--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Ceremonial portraits from the Daughters of the Nile convention. The female accompaniment to the Shriners, the Nile daughters traditions hark back to ancient days. The annual session of the Supreme Temple of the Daughters of the Nile was held in Tacoma June 6-10, 1938. It was the first convention of this group to be held in Tacoma since 1925. Members from all parts of the United States would be attending. (photograph also numbered Series 7247, image 11)

Daughters of the Nile (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Shriner's Convention; Afifi Yakima Patrol, circa June of 1938. Group of 24 Shriners in costume. Shriners from around the state gathered in Tacoma to board a special train headed to Los Angeles for the Golden Jubilee convention, June 6-9, 1938. Several of the patrols posed for pictures while in Tacoma. (filed with Argentum)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma);

Park Lodge School; 4th & 5th grades, June 1938.

Park Lodge School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1930-1940; School children--Lakewood--1930-1940;

Senator Homer T. Bone addresses the crowd at the celebration marking $2,700,000 Progress Works Administration grant for Narrows Bridge construction. Senator Bone is credited with much of the campaigning to obtain the loan. (T. Times, 7/1/1938, p 1).

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970;

Narrows Bridge celebration at Stadium Bowl. Tacoma Mayor Dr. John Siegle, center, speaks with Senator Homer T. Bone, left, and surprise visitor Dr. Ernest Gruening of Washington D. C., right. Dr. Gruening worked in the Department of insular & territorial affairs and reported back to his boss in Washington on Tacoma's elation over their proposed bridge. (T. Times 7/1/1938, p. 1).

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gruening, Ernest;

Narrows Bridge celebration at the Stadium Bowl. Bremerton Mayor Jesse A. Knabb, left, thanks Congressman John M. Coffee, right, for his support in obtaining a $2,700,000 Progress Works Administration grant to build a bridge across the Narrows. (T. Times 7/1/1938, pg. 1).

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Knabb, Jesse A.; Coffee, John; Mayors--Bremerton--1930-1940;

Celebration for the Progress Works Administration grant to build a bridge over the Narrows, held at the Stadium Bowl. Seated left to right: Tacoma Mayor Dr. John Siegle, Washington Governor Clarence Martin, Commanding Officer at Fort Lewis Major General Walter C. Sweeney, U. S. Senator Homer T. Bone, and F. Rodman Titcomb, Chamber of Commerce. (T. Times 7/1/1938, pg.1)

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Sweeney, Walter C.; Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Titcomb, F. Rodman;