Personalities from Seattle Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation. Portrait of worker in overalls at wheel of ship.

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

An unidentified officer of the M. S. Oregon poses at his desk. The photograph was taken in Oregon. The ship was built in Tacoma at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. and launched as the Cape Cleare.

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Launching of U.S. Army transport Frederick Funston at Seattle-Tacoma Shipyard. A pessimistic artist, possibly a child, shows the large ship sinking.

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On September 27, 1941, the US Army transport Frederick Funston was launched at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipyard. In this photograph, the ship has slid down the ways and entered the water. The ship was named for the late Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston and was christened by his daughter Barbara Funston, of San Francisco. (T. Times 9/29/1941, pg. 1)

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Launching of U.S. Army transport Frederick Funston at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipyard on September 27, 1941. The incomplete hull is pictured riding easy in water, contrasted against a cloudy sky. The ship appears to be towed by one tugboat and assisted by more.

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Sea-Tac Shipyard, general view of facilities. Docks, buildings, equipment and water.

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Sea-Tac Shipyard, general view of facilities. Docks, buildings, equipment and water.

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Sea-Tac Shipyard, general view of facilities. Docks, buildings, equipment and water

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

New paving on Alexander Avenue. Plans were to pave and widen Alexander Ave. to the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp., from 18 feet to 36 feet. The 11th Street Bridge would also be resurfaced. As soon as bids were received for the paving job, work began. The job was scheduled to be completed in 10 days. The road work was needed to handle the increased traffic at the shipyards. (T. Times 9/23/1941, pg. 4; 10/10/1941, pg. 1)

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--War work--Tacoma; Automobiles--1940-1950; Traffic congestion--Tacoma--1940-1950;

One of the publicity photographs shot advertising the Silver Skies race, held at Mount Rainier. The women are dressed in abbreviated spring or summer attire, in sharp contrast to the surrounding snow. (T. Times)

Skiing--Mt. Rainier--1940-1950; Paradise Inn (Wash.); Skiers; Winter sports;

When this photograph was taken on March 5, 1941, the calendar indicated that it was time for spring skiing, but it still looked a little nippy for the models' abbreviated attire. This frosty cheesecake was promoting the 1941 Silver Skis Race held on Mt. Rainier. The Silver Skis competition began in 1934, boosted by local skiing enthusiasts. The downhill course on Mount Rainier was dangerous and plagued with treacherous weather conditions. In 1941, the weather was very bad but the race was held with a few course adjustments. Bill Taylor and Shirley McDonald, both of Tacoma, won the men's and women's races. (T. Times 04/06/1941)

Skiing--Mt. Rainier--1940-1950; Paradise Inn (Wash.); Skiers; Winter sports;

Ski patrol during the 1941 Silver Skis race held on Mt. Rainier in early March. Six of the seven unidentified skiers carry American flags. TPL-1383

Skiing--Mt. Rainier--1940-1950; Paradise Inn (Wash.); Skiers; Winter sports; Flags--United States;

Moving into the new Westpark addition in Bremerton has tuckered out this little tyke, who candidly catches a snooze on the front seat of the family car in April of 1941. A pillow provides additional comfort for the child.

Sleeping--Bremerton; Children--Bremerton--1940-1950; Automobiles--Bremerton--1940-1950;

In May of 1941, the guests at a party given by Ray Gamble (right), Tacoma business entrepreneur and amateur magician, enjoyed themselves in the unique gaming room that he had built in the basement of his house at 3411 North 30th Street. At a time when illegal slot machines were being confiscated and destroyed, the room featured both slot machines hidden in crevices in the walls and a roulette wheel. Mr. Gamble's guests frequently included Hollywood notables, fellow magicians and Tacoma socialites. With a fat cigar clutched firmly in his mouth, Gamble appears to be counting out his winnings. Aside from being a jovial host, Gamble was also a world traveler and a collector. [Also dated 05-22-1941] (T.Times 5-29-41, p. 1-article on slot machine seizures)

Slot machines--Tacoma; Gamble, Ray, 1886-1972--Homes & haunts;

On August 13, 1941, Metropolitan Park District's life guards Joe Smeal (left) and Archie Heaton were photographed demonstrating the accepted method of giving artificial respiration. The lifeguards are assisted by Tacoma patrolmen Richie Mace (left) and Bert Barber, who are using an "inhalator," which supplies oxygen. The "victim" is Marge Roscoe, queen of the 1940 Daffodil Festival. This picture accompanied an article on first aid that appeared in the Tacoma Times. (T. Times 1/2/1942, pg. 16)

Smeal, Joe; Heaton, Archie; Roscoe, Marge; Mace, Richie; Barber, Bert; Lifesaving--Tacoma; Artificial respiration; Lifeguards; Drowning victims;

An unidentified girl consoles her sister who is being pushed on a stroller trike. Both girls are attending National Hospital Day at St. Joseph Hospital. On May 11, 1941, all infants born at the hospital who were visiting that day and all infants in the hospital were entered into a drawing for a $10 bank account. Maybe the sisterly pat on the head is in condolence for not winning.

St. Josephs Hospital & School of Nursing (Tacoma);

St. Leo's School, musical ensemble and stringed quartet, on stage in May of 1941. The cellist in the middle of the first row has been identified as Barbara Adler. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

St. Leo's Parochial School (Tacoma); Church schools--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Music ensembles--Tacoma; Adler, Barbara;

On Memorial Day in 1941 a ceremony was held at Stadium High School to pay tribune to the eleven Stadium High alumni who lost their lives in World War I. Twelve wreaths were lain, one each at the base of the eleven trees that lined the parking strip in front of the school, and one at the memorial plaque that lists the names of the soldiers. Jane Welch, left, and Grace Blangy place a wreath at the base of one of the trees. (T. Times 5/30/1941, pg. 1)

Stadium High School (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Memorial Day; Memorial rites & ceremonies--Tacoma; Commemoration--Tacoma; Welch, Jane; Blangy, Grace;

On September 25, 1941, three of the four commissioned officers of Tacoma's units of the Washington State Guard posed for this portrait. They are, left to right, Lt. Lloyd Sell Jr. (Company D), Capt. W. B. Hamilton (Co. C), and Lt. Charles T. Sweet (Co. C.) Tacoma's units were heavily recruiting for 100 men to replace those now serving in active duty. For the most part, recruits were those ineligible for active army service. They currently had 80 volunteers. Capt. Hamilton was a local insurance agent, married and had two sons who were privates in Company C. He had served as a private in the first World War. He enlisted in the Guard as a private and rose to the rank of Captain. (T. Times 9/26/1941, pg. 1)

State Armory (Tacoma); Washington State Guard (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma; Military uniforms--Washington National Guard; Sell, Lloyd; Hamilton, W.B.; Sweet, Charles;

Older man and young boy are posed by a wire gate and rock wall on July 9, 1941. This is the same stone fence and gate shown in D11555, image 19.

Stone walls; Gates;

On Thursday September 25, 1941 the members of Sea Scout Ship No. 100 were the happy recipients of a 40-foot boat donated by the Tacoma Active Club. The boat was an old U.S. Navy sailor. The Sea Scouts planned to rebuild it into a cabin Cruiser. Standing at the bow of the vessel, temporarily named the "Active Scout" is Boatswain Doug White. Standing on top of the cabin are Skipper D.K. Cook and S.R. Hopkins, first mate. After it was rebuilt, the Sea Scout vessel Active became the SES Viking, and served into the early 1970s when she was sold. (T. Times 9/25/1941, pg. 12)

Tacoma Active Club (Tacoma); Sea Scouts (Tacoma); Boats;

Pacific Telephone and Telegraph women employees' bowling team. A young girl poses in the center of the front row.

Telephone companies--Tacoma; Telephone operators--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma)--Employees; Bowlers--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Young boy wearing a WW I helmet operates a tractor pulling another piece of farm equipment. Three adult men stand talking in the background in this photograph dated July 9, 1941.

Tractors; Rural areas;

View of a trailer park taken for the Bremerton Sun newspaper on March 31, 1941.

Trailers; Mobile homes; Mobile home living;

On July 17, 1941, Ed Kinderbeck, ice handler at Tacoma Ice Company, cools-off on a block of ice as the temperature in Tacoma reaches 94.2 degrees. Slight relief came in the evening with a tremendous lightning show and thunderstorm accompanied by large, lukewarm rain drops. The following day, Tacoma set a new all-time record for the hottest seven days in Tacoma's recorded weather history since late July and August of 1898. (T. Times, 7/18/1941, pp. 1 & 3).

Weather; Heat--Tacoma--1940-1950; Temperature--1940-1950; Ice--Tacoma; Kinderbeck, Ed; Tacoma Ice Co. (Tacoma);

Jean Vennette McDonald and William Jepson were married on Saturday afternoon, August 17, 1941 at the Little Church on the Prairie. The wedding was followed by a reception at the Steilacoom Lake home of the bride's aunt and uncle, Mrs. and Mrs. Otto H. Weller. The wedding guests are pictured outside the large Dutch Colonial house in the trees. (T. Times 8/18/1941, pg. 7)

Weddings--Lakewood--1940-1950; McDonald, Jean--Marriage; Brides--1940-1950;

Wedding of Miss Barbara Ball and Henry Hewitt, Jr., held May 24, 1941 at the Mount Baker Presbyterian Church, Seattle, and followed by a reception at the Rainier Club. The parents of the bride and groom pose for a portrait. On the left are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hewitt and on the right are Mr. and Mrs. R. Douglas Ball of Seattle.

Weddings--Seattle--1940-1950;

Wedding of Miss Barbara Ball and Henry Hewitt, Jr., held May 24, 1941 at the Mount Baker Presbyterian Church, Seattle. Pictured are the mothers of the bride and groom. On the left is believed to be Mrs. Henry Hewitt in a periwinkle blue lace dress with a fuchsia and black hat and purple orchids. To the right is believed to be Mrs. Ball in a dress with black lace over dusty pink, a Lily Dache hat with a green veil and green orchids. (T. Times 5/26/1941, pg. 11)

Weddings--Seattle--1940-1950; Ball, Douglas--Family; Hewitt, Henry--Family;

Despite the early hour on the wedding, 10 a.m. on August 12, 1941, Owen Thomas Gallagher, the groom, and a group of friends tap a keg in the basement during the reception. The wedding of Gallagher and Georgann Leahey was held at the Holy Cross Church, 10th & Verde. The following reception was at the bride's parents' home at 3808 No. 33rd St. The other men pictured are possibly Best Man William Gallagher and ushers Robert Gallagher, James McMenamin and Philip Brockert. (T. Times 8/16/1941, pg. 5)

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Gallagher, Owen Thomas; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950;

Wedding in late spring of 1941 of Dorothy Walesby and Arthur Hagan at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. The bride and groom happily duck rice shower inside the front doors. Building by Russell and Babcock, Architects, 1909. [Also dated 06-13-1941]

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Immanuel Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Walesby, Dorothy--Marriage; Hagan, Arthur; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Wedding attendants--Tacoma;