Posing in front of their masterpiece, the 18 foot Magna Carta mural at Horace Mann school are Mrs. Lorraine Pike, class instructor; two unidentified students, Don Booth, Ardith Toth and Jean Shiplett. Sixteen artists from the 6-A Art and History Classes took three months to create the mural depicting the acceptance of the Magna Carta by King John of England. It will permanently hang in the school's upper hall. (T. Times, 6/6/1940)

Horace Mann School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pike, Lorraine; Murals; Pike, Lorraine; Booth, Don; Toth, Ardith; Shiplett, Jean; Teachers--Tacoma--1940-1950; School children--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Woman rider wearing hunting outfit sitting astride a horse with a blaze face and four stocking feet. Porch view of Woodbrook Hunt Clubhouse in the background. (T. Times)

Horses--Lakewood--1930-1940; Horseback riding--Lakewood--1930-1940; Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood);

Exterior view of Pierce County Hospital. The hospital was built in 1926 from a design by Hill & Mock, architects. As early as the late 30's, the hospital was under fire for dirty conditions, obsolete equipment and poor care. In 1958, the hospital underwent a name change to Mountain View General Hospital, after taking over the Mountain View Sanatorium. By 1969, the hospital was up on the auction block. After the sale, it was known as the Puget Sound General Hospital and the Northern Pacific Hospital relocated to this site. (T. Times)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pierce County Hospital (Tacoma);

Hotel Greeters. Group at party at Olympus Hotel in this photograph dated March 9, 1940. Comical portrait of group holding a variety of objects including a rabbit, chicken, piglet, bag of onions, pumpkin and bouquet of flowers.

Hotels--Tacoma; Olympus Hotel (Tacoma); Group portraits--1940-1950; Animals--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Morley Barnard (left) and Bill Anderson (right) of the Griffin Fuel Company hockey team warm up for their game against the team fielded by Cammaranos. On Wednesday November 15, 1939 the Griffin Fuel hockey team set a new league record at the Lakewood Ice Arena when they defeated the Cammaranos 19 to 16. In 1938, the Oakes Pavilion at 7310 Steilacoom Blvd. was converted into the Lakewood Ice Arena. The Ice Arena was torn down after its roof collapsed in October 1982.

Ice hockey--Lakewood--1930-1940; Lakewood Ice Arena (Lakewood); Ice hockey players--Lakewood;

Toya, a three-year-old Pekingese owned by Merritt and Ruth Jolin rests in her covered wagon bed after her fourth major operation. The pet bed has wheels and a handle to maneuver it from room to room. Little "Toya" has only one eye. Infection of the left eye resulted its removal. Other operations involved a rupture, spaying, and the latest, removing stones from her bladder. See D9457, image 3 for photograph of the Jolin family with their pet. (T.Times 3-2-1940, p. 1)

Jolin, Merritt--Homes & haunts; Dogs--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Merritt and Ruth Jolin and daughter sit in the living room of their house in March of 1940, watching over their pet, a tiny Pekingese, after her fourth operation. The pampered dog lies in its little "covered wagon" bed on wheels in front of the unusually designed fireplace. Little "Toya" is three years old and has but one eye as her left infected eye was removed in one of her earlier operations. (T.Times 3-20-1940, p. 1-article & photograph of "Toya.")

Jolin, Merritt--Homes & haunts; Jolin, Merritt; Jolin, Ruth; Jolin, Merritt--Family; Families--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dogs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1940-1950;

May, 1940, National Conference of Junior League Women at Mount Rainier. Six women standing in front of tourist telescope on the Paradise Inn's observation porch looking over rail fence. Included in the group were Lucy Danforth of Buffalo, N.Y., Mrs. C.R. Collins, Jr., Mrs. Ralph Appleton of Columbus, Ohio, Mary Lacy Porter of St. Joseph, MO, Mrs. W. Grant Hellar and Mrs. L. Donald Fisher. Miss Connie Rie (Cornelia Marie) Cardin, president of the Tacoma Junior League, had taken a party of delegates to lunch at the rustic Paradise Inn. [See also D9698-1 and D9698-4]

Junior League (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Paradise Inn (Wash.); Telescopes;

Junior Women's Club Hobby Show at the Winthrop Hotel. Club members inspected the merchandise on display which included neckties, vases, woven fabrics and a basket. They were there to attend the annual dinner and hobby show of the club which was held in the hotel's Crystal Ballroom on April 12, 1940. From left to right are: Sally Sicade, Mrs. William Bottcher, Mrs. Philip Farmer, Mrs. Plummer York, Mrs. H.E. Craven and Mrs. Marion Edwards. (T.Times 4-20-40, p. 4)

Junior Women's Club (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hobbyists--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sicade, Sally; Bottcher, William--Family; Farmer, Philip--Family; York, Plummer--Family; Craven, Helen; Edwards, Marion--Family

Gordon Fors and Jeanne Wing (the future Mrs. Fors) posed for a photographer on the evening of July 2, 1940 as they rode on the ferry boat "Kalakala." One special feature of Tacoma's six-day celebration of the dedication of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and McChord Field was a special "last ferry boat ride" sponsored by the Tacoma Young Men's Business Club. The 1,440 passengers enjoyed an evening of fun, sightseeing and dancing as the ferry, which left the Tacoma municipal dock at 8 p.m., sailed to Point Defiance, Gig Harbor and Bremerton and back. (T.Times, 7-3-40, p. 3) TPL-6641

Kalakala (Ferry); Ferries--Tacoma; Celebrations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Costumes;

On January 3, 1940, the Kapowsin High School basketball team was taking part in the second annual Pierce County Basketball Jamboree, held in the Yelm gym. The team, in uniform, posed for this picture with their coach Ernest Cope, standing right. Other competitors in the Jamboree were Fife, Orting, Eatonville, Federal Way, Yelm, Roy and Clover Park. (T. Times 1/2/1940, pg. 11) TPL-10062

Kapowsin High School (Kapowsin); Basketball players--Kapowsin;

Tacoma Mayor J. J. Kaufman, feeding chickens in the hen house of his farm in Edgewood, northeast Pierce County. Glimpse of farm in background. (T. Times 2/5/1940, pg. 2)

Kaufman, Joseph J.; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Chickens--Washington; Eggs; Poultry houses--Edgewood; Farms--Edgewood;

Undersheriff Clyde Knowles on the telephone on February 24, 1940. In front of him is evidence obtained at the crime scene - a fire blackened gas can, gun and long bar. Mr. Knowles was part of the team investigating the Nosler murders case. John Ord, a city fireman, would be charged with the February 23, 1940, McChord-area murder of Hale R. Nosler, aged 56, and the shooting of Nosler's new wife, Myra along with the battering of neighbor Henry King Pomeroy. Myra Nosler, Ord's former "common law wife," would subsequently die of gunshot wounds on March 3rd. This murder case was called the "Torch" murders because the Nosler home was set ablaze and Hale Nosler's body burned to ashes. John Ord was convicted of first-degree murder in June, 1940. TPL-4731

Knowles, Clyde; Pierce County Sheriffs (Tacoma); Homicides; Ord, John B.--Associated objects;

Alex Babbitt skating party at Lakewood Ice Arena. A man dressed as Wee Willy Winkie or the Ma and Pa from the "Night Before Christmas" lights an angel's cigarette with his candle.

Lakewood Ice Arena (Lakewood); Ice skating--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ice skating rinks--Lakewood--1930-1940;

Alex Babbitt skating party at Lakewood Ice Arena. Babbitt was assistant manager at the Bank of California National Association. Couples dressed in silly outfits form a line on the ice. Four grouped lights hang in the center of fabric covered ceiling.

Lakewood Ice Arena (Lakewood); Ice skating--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ice skating rinks--Lakewood--1930-1940;

Lincoln High School. Lincoln Park High School opened August 31, 1914, built from a design by Heath and Gove, Architects. It was built of local Wilkeson stone and precision brick. In 1917, the school became Lincoln High School. (T. Times)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--1940-1950;

Joseph L. Long, III, grins as he stands on the hearth of a large brick fireplace in December of 1939. The toddler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Long, Jr., was eagerly anticipating his second Christmas. (T.Times 12-16-39, p. 5-alt. photograph with Mrs. Long)

Long, Joseph L.; Boys--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1930-1940;

McChord Field dedication. Governor Clarence D. Martin addresses thousands during ceremonies on July 3, 1940. Airplane hangar backdrop to speakers' platform.

Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Governors; Public speaking--Tacoma; Dedications; McChord Field (Tacoma); Air bases--Washington; Crowds; Hangars;

Big Buddy Day at Marymount Military Academy. Two young men shooting rifles from ground position at rifle range. Group of men and boys crowd under wooden shelter to observe activity. Big Buddy Day was an annual event at the school. As military school students, the boys were expected to develop as marksmen and athletes. School enrollment fluctuated over the years, but the school was designed to accomodate no more than 150 students from ages 6-16. The school closed in 1976, a victim of declining enrollment and increased costs.

Marymount Military Academy (Spanaway); Private schools--Spanaway; Military education--Spanaway;

Pictured are a few of the Tacoma Marine Corps Reservists who for 15 days in June of 1939 will become part of the famed 6th Regiment regulars. The Marines are the oldest armed branch of service in the United States, originating in 1775. These Marines stand at attention while Capt. A. R. Whitman inspects their rifles. Lined up are, left to right, Sgt. T. Honan, Corp. J. Jones, Pvt. J. Meek, Pvt. R. Gaylord and Corp. R. Gerritzen. (T. Times 3/4/1938, pg. 1)

Marines (Military personnel)--1930-1940; Military uniforms--1930-1940; Marines (Military personnel);

Marine reservists practice marching in formation. They are preparing for their departure in June of 1939 for active duty in San Diego with the famed 6th Regiment regulars. (T.Times 3/4/1939, pg. 1)

Marines (Military personnel)--1930-1940; Military uniforms--1930-1940; Marines (Military personnel);

Just after midnight on Thursday April 7, 1938, the last cable car in Tacoma took its last circular trip from A St. up 11th St. to K St. (Martin Luther King, Jr. St.), and back down 13th St. to A. After the cable car reached Tacoma Railway and Power Company's car barn, Charles W. Schrum, standing beside the cable drive system, turned off the power and ended an era in Tacoma's transportation history. (T.Times, 4/8/1938, p.1).

Mass transit--Tacoma; Cable railroads--Tacoma; Street railroads--Tacoma; Street railroad employees--Tacoma; Tacoma Railway & Power Co. (Tacoma); Schrum, Charles W.;

On June 11, 1938, the Young Mens Business Club sponsored a gigantic "Last Ride" celebration. Tacoma's last streetcar had been taken out of service in April of 1938 and the cars replaced by city busses. The celebration would mark the passing of Tacoma's street cars. Twenty five cars were being given by the Tacoma Railway & Power Co. to civic organizations to decorate for the big street car parade. The cars would leave 9th & Broadway and 9th and Pacific at 7:30p.m. Saturday night. The parade would be followed by a Gay 90's dance at the Hotel Winthrop. The last car to leave the rails at midnight, #66, was burned at a public bonfire at the Bay Street yards. During the parade, #66 was rigged as a horse car and driven by Tacoma Mayor John Siegle. (T. Times 6/1/1938, pg. 5; 6/8/38, pg. 2)

Mass transit--Tacoma; Cable railroads--Tacoma; Street railroads--Tacoma; Tacoma Railway & Power Co. (Tacoma);

On June 11, 1938, the Young Mens Business Club hosted a celebration marking the passing of the last of Tacoma's street cars. The last car was taken out of operation in April of 1938. Tacoma Railway & Power Co. made 25 of the cars available to civic organizations for decoration and parade. The trolley party was followed by a Gay Nineties dance at the Winthrop Hotel. The colorful event was captured in a pictorial record by "Life" magazine's official Northwest photographer, J.R. Eyerman, and ran in the July 11th 1938 magazine issue. (T.Times 6/1/1938, pg. 5; 6/8/38, pg. 2)

Mass transit--Tacoma; Cable railroads--Tacoma; Street railroads--Tacoma; Tacoma Railway & Power Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1939. Pensive portrait of Tacoma Times reporter Courtland (Corky) Maybin.

Maybin, Courtland; Tacoma Times Publishing Co. (Tacoma)--Employees;

Tacoma Mayor John C. Siegle presents an award at the "Grand Champion Dog Show" on December 11, 1938, at the Greenwich Colliseum. Standing across from Mayor Siegle is possibly the judge of the speciality show, the Very Rev. William S. Walsh of Gervais, Oregon. The mayor is holding a handful of ribbons. There is an American Kennel Club (AKC) trophy on the table next to a black and white spaniel. It is believed that this dog was judged best-of-breed in the first annual cocker spaniel speciality show sponsored by the Tacoma Cocker Spaniel Club. Willett's To-Tone Toni, a 17-month black and white particolor, bested the nearly 70 entries. The dog is owned by Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Willett of Salem, Oregon. ALBUM 11. (TNT 12-12-38, p. 12)

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939; Dogs--Tacoma; Dog shows--Tacoma; Awards;

Mayor John C. Siegle and two appointees admire flowers sent for the mayor's swearing in ceremony at (Old) City Hall on June 6, 1938. Blossoms of many varieties decorate the mayor's chambers. Flanking the new mayor are William J. Ganz and C. Amos Booth, the mayor's nominees for Secretary to the Mayor and Superintendent, Refuse Collection division, respectively. The mayor's first official act was to submit to the new council his appointments. They were confirmed during the first session. (T. Times, 6-6-38, p. 14) ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939; Ganz, William J.; Booth, C. Amos; Flower arrangements;

John C. Siegle held up his right hand as he was sworn in as Mayor on June 6, 1938, by City Clerk Genevieve Martin. Standing by the wall, between them, are Holmes Eastwood, Safety Commissioner, wearing a sports jacket and light colored slacks, and C. Val Fawcett, Finance Commissioner. Dr. Siegle succeeded George A. Smitley as mayor. In Dr. Siegle's address, he pledged his efforts towards securing new industries, helping those already here, and promoting the Narrows Bridge project. Dr. Siegle, a dentist, was the first mayor of Tacoma to be born in Tacoma. He died April 12, 1939 less then one year after taking office. (T. Times, 6-6-38, p. 1, 14)

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939; Oaths--Tacoma; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Eastwood, Holmes; Martin, Genevieve;

On May 25, 1938, Mayor George A. Smitley, in his office at (old) City Hall, bought a "Buddy Poppy" from Mary Lee Burrows (L) and Elizabeth Armstrong, the youngest members of the American Legion Rhodes Post Auxiliary. Buddy Poppies were assembled by disabled and/or needy veterans and proceeds used for veterans welfare. (T.Times).

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Patriotic societies--Tacoma; American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma); Burrows, Mary Lee; Armstrong, Elizabeth;

Joseph Quinta, retiring fire department captain.

Men - Fire Fighters - Captains - Joseph Quinta - Tacoma