The cornerstone laying ceremony of the new library building at Pacific Lutheran College occurred on October 23, 1937. A crowd gathers near the partially constructed building to listen to a public address. Other college and town buildings are visible in the background. (T. Times 10/25/1937, pg. 3)

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ca. 1934. Group portrait in front of Jones Hall, College of Puget Sound faculty, circa 1934. Front Row: James Rodenberg Slater (Biology), Lyle Ford Drushel (Dean of Women), Rowena Clement Lung (Drawing & Painting), Raymond S. Seward (Physics), Carol Angst (Secretary to the Bursar), Warren Tomlinson. Back row: Battin, Arthur W. Martin (Mathematics), Edgar C. Wheeler (Religious education), Walter Scott Davis (History & Political Science head.) (WSHS) (1934 Tamanawas)

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On the College of Puget Sound campus in 1934, Kappa Sigma Theta sorority was one of the largest social groups for women, having 41 members on the roll. Dorothy Foxwell was the fall president and Genevieve Grimes served in this role in the spring. The group won the Blanche W. Stevens Scholarship Cup for the highest grade point average. Members came from all four grade levels at the college. (WSHS) (taken for the 1934 Tamanawas, but not used)

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ca. 1934. This portrait of the five woman 1934 College of Puget Sound swim team was taken for the Tamanawas but not used. The woman in the dress is believed to be the coach or faculty advisor. The coeds on the team, in no particular order, were Hardman, Thomas, Fulton, Lois Evanson, and Anderson. (WSHS) (1934 Tamanawas)

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ca. 1934. One of the highlights of Campus Day at the College of Puget Sound was the annual freshman-sophomore tug-of-war. In 1934, the battle was won by the sophomore class of '36, who managed to drag the freshmen into the cold stream of water from the fire hose. (WSHS) (1934 Tamanawas)

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ca. 1935. College of Puget Sound Graduates filing into building. (filed with Argentum)

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March, 1936, portrait of Dr. Edward H. and Mrs. Florence Todd in their home at 1604 No. Alder. Dr. Todd served as president of the College of Puget Sound for 29 years, from 1913 to 1942. Prior to becoming associated with educational work of the Methodist Church, Dr. Todd was a minister of that denomination for 19 years. The men's dormitory at the college was named after Dr. Todd when it was built in 1948. (T. Times 3/28/1936, pg. 7)

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College of Puget Sound Girls' Quartet who will be singing with Sibelians. These "Sibeliettes" would perform two modern arrangements in Fred Waring style on May 14, 1940 at the First Baptist Church during the Sibelians annual spring concert. From left to right in front of a flowering dogwood tree are: Evelyn Hopkins, Dorothy Shaw, Marian Brush and Frances Tarr. (T. Times 4-26-1940, p. 13-alt. photo)

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Commencement at College of Puget Sound. Graduates and families around fenced obelisk.

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Commencement at College of Puget Sound. Large crowd gathered around fenced obelisk.

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Although threatened with both humiliation and physical harm by his fraternity brothers, Herman Kleiner survived "Hell Night" at the College of Puget Sound and became a member of Delta Kappa Phi. In this photograph from December of 1939, Johnnie Esthen (left) and Norman Burke force young Mr. Kleiner to board a Tacoma bus dressed in little more then a barrel. Kleiner went on to graduate from CPS in 1943 with a major in Sociology.

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Ruling over the merriment at the College of Puget Sound May Day Festival in 1940 was Queen Ruth, center, and her attendants; photographed here near the Seymour Conservatory in Wright Park. Pictured, left to right, are Doris Grandlund,attendant; Queen Ruth Raymond; and Beulah Eskildsen, attendant. On campuses across the country, May Day was celebrated on the first day of the month of May. (T.Times, 5/1/1940, pg. 1).

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Conductor Gunnar J. Malmin posed in March of 1939 in the center of Pacific Lutheran College's "Choir of the West." The group was in its final round of rehearsals before their concert at Central Lutheran Church. Proceeds from the event would help pay their way to California to compete in the National Choral event and to perform at the World's Fair in San Francisco. (T.Times 3/23/1939, names in caption)

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Staff of Trails, College of Puget Sound student newspaper. L to R: Muriel Kazda, Bev Berlie, Dorothy Seldon, Marijane Lewis, Mary Hager, Paul Raymond, Jane Ness, Ed Hungerford, Mr. Howard Oiseth. From 1941 C.P.S. annual, Tamanawas.

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Elevated view of College of Puget Sound students on lawn, forming the letters "CPS". Used across bottom of foreword and dedication pages of 1941 C.P.S. annual, Tamanawas.

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College of Puget Sound. Collegiate Gothic-style building with people on steps and sidewalks. This picture of the ivy covered facade of Jones Hall was used on Table of Contents page of the 1941 C.P.S. annual, Tamanawas.

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College of Puget Sound track star Bob Maycomber wins the High Hurdles during a meet. Maycomber competed in the high and low hurdles and the broadjump. He was named All Conference in 1941. (From 1941 C.P.S.annual, Tamanawas.)

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Jim Rice, College of Puget Sound track athlete holding javelin. Mr. Rice won a letter in 1941 for his first year of competing for CPS. (1941 CPS yearbook Tamanawas)

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Norm Walker, College of Puget Sound track athlete jumping hurdles. 1941 was Norm Walker's second year of competing for the CPS track team. (1941 CPS yearbook Tamanawas)

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College of Puget Sound faculty retreat at the Lakewood Theater. Dr. and Mrs. Todd sit approximately front row center. Dr. Todd has his hat in his lap. Dr. Todd was president of the College of Puget Sound for 29 years, from 1913-1942.

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College of Puget Sound President Edward H. Todd. For 1941 C.P.S. annual, Tamanawas (not used).

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College of Puget Sound President Edward H. Todd. From 1941 C.P.S. annual, Tamanawas. He stands in front of a stone engraving reading "College of Puget Sound. Dedicated to Learning, Good Government and Christian Religion." Dr. Todd served as president of the college for 29 years, from 1913 to 1942.

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Pacific Lutheran College May Day festivities and dedication of new Library Building. Many people inspect library reading room. Ground was broken May 1, 1937 for the new library designed by E.J. Bresemann, of Heath, Gove and Bell, architects. With the construction of a new library in 1968, this building was remodeled and named Xavier Hall. (T. Times, 5/2/1939, p. 4)

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Pacific Lutheran College, officials and guests at the dedication of new Library Building on May 1, 1939. Front row: Dr. H.A. Stub of Seattle, Dr. O.A. Tingelstad- President of PLC, Rev. Mikkel Lono- vice president of the Board and Rev. Ludwig of Portland. Back row: Dr. P.O. Bersell of Minneapolis- principal speaker, Rev. Alf Kraabel of Portland, Rev. S.J. Ylvisaker of Stanwood- delivering the dedication address, Dr. S.C. Eastvold of Eau Claire, Wis.- representing the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America and later president of PLC 1943-62, Prof. J.V. Xavier and Rev. Carl A. Bengtson of Seattle. The library was remodeled in 1968 and renamed Xavier Hall. (T.Times, 5/2/1939, p. 4)

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On May 1, 1939, as the orchestra played "Pomp and Circumstance," eighteen senior girls gowned in pastel formals advanced bearing ribbons to form an aisle from Old Main to the May Queen throne. Queen Vivian Lunde, preceded by the ladies of her court, marched in procession.

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"Edward Hynes, Egyptologist holding statuette, 3000 yrs. Old, 11/21/1936."

College of Puget Sound Committee for dedication of new Women's Residence Hall listening to Adelphian Choral Society under direction of John Paul Bennett. Anderson Hall, built at a cost of $75,000 to house 40 women, was formally dedicated on February 15, 1939. Bishop Titus Lowe presided at the dedication attended by board members, students, faculty and guests. (T. Times 2/15/1939, pg. 1)

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College of Puget Sound graduation exercises. Three students read "The Courier" newspaper while waiting for graduation ceremonies to begin. Declining business conditions in 1938 would make it hard for some graduates to find steady employment immediately on graduation. Of the 82 bachelor's degree candidates, 34 would continue on in graduate studies. (T. Times 6/2/1938, pg. 11; 6/6/1938, pg. 1)

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College of Puget Sound graduation exercises. Three students adjust their caps and gowns for 1938's pending ceremony held in Jones Hall. The college was celebrating its 50th anniversary. Eighty seven degrees would be awarded at the graduation ceremony. (T. Times 6/6/1938, pg. 1)

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Ground breaking ceremony for the new women's dormitory at the College of Puget Sound. Pictured left to right are Supreme Court Justice William J. Millard, Mrs. Edward Todd, C.S. Ravell (behind Mrs. Todd), member of the first Board, Mrs. Belle Reeves, secretary of state, Tacoma Mayor George Smitley, D. J. Young, vice president Chamber of Commerce, and CPS President Dr. Edward H. Todd. The dorm is the first step in an anniversary campaign to raise 1 million dollars for college expansion. (T. Times 2/16/1938 & TNT 2/16/1938, pg. 1)

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