Four workmen emptying burlap bags of hops into hop barn. Close view with barn doors open. This 41 acre hop farm near Roy belonged to James E. & J.W. Feak.

Hops--Roy--1930-1940; Farming--Roy--1930-1940;

Two men on scaffolding cleaning windows of Perkins Building. Oscar H. Williams, Universal Cleaning Company. Building by Russell and Babcock, Architects; 1907 and 1909.

Buildings - Office Buildings - Tacoma - Perkins BuildingIndustries - Service Industries - Building Maintenance Industries

Swiss dance. Large crowd of men and boys drinking and singing. Sign on wall indicates "Beer free."

Organizations - Ethnic Organizations - SwissEvents - Social Events - Dances

Schwinger Frank Betschart, holding a trophy, bows before "Crown Girl" Mary Keller during the Tacoma Schwingfest in 1937. Each year since 1928 participants in the art of Schwingen, Swiss wrestling, would come north to Washington for the Tacoma club's competition. In 1958 the Tacoma Schwinger Club would merge with the Tacoma Swiss Rifle Club to become the Swiss Sportsmen's Club of Tacoma, thereby combining schwingen, marksmanship and a greater membership. (Swiss Sportsmen's Club of Tacoma: Golden Anniversary Book, various pages)

Tacoma Schwinger Club (Tacoma); Wrestling--Tacoma--1930-1940; Swiss Americans--Tacoma; Ethnic groups--Tacoma; Keller, Mary; Betschart, Frank;

Swiss dance. Two men with cigars tending bar. The dance may have been held at the Swiss Hall, a building erected by Tacomans of Swiss ancestry. Other photographs in the same series show that the dance was attended by a large crowd. The beer was apparently free.

Tacoma Swiss Society (Tacoma); Swiss Americans--Tacoma; Dance--Tacoma; Cigars; Bartenders--Tacoma; Beer--Tacoma;

Swiss dance. A large group of couples dancing under crepe paper streamers hung above the dance floor in this photograph from August of 1937.

Dances--Tacoma--1930-1940; Swiss-Americans--Tacoma; Ethnic groups--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Side view of "Virginia V" ferry on Tacoma waterway. Ferry owned by West Pass Transportation Company. Glimpse of Western Fibre Furniture Company building in background.

Ferries--1930-1940; West Pass Transportation Co. (Tacoma); Mass transit--1930-1940; Transportation--1930-1940;

Two men examining crop on hop plant. This 41 acres commercial hop farm in Roy was owned by James E. & J. W. Feak. Hops are grown on perennial vines, usually trellised. The crop is the dried flower, that resembles a cone.

Hops--Roy--1930-1940; Farming--Roy--1930-1940;

This artistic view of men working in a Roy hop barn was taken in August of 1937. A man in suit and hat, sitting on a burlap sack, watches as three workmen shovel dried hops into sacks and stack them. This 41-acre hop farm belonged to James E. & J.W. Feak. In 1938, they sued the county for over $30,000, claiming that the county's improvements on Lacamas Creek caused the creek to overflow and flood the Feak's croplands. Hops were once a major crop in Pierce County, but weather, insects and downy mildew combined with fluctuating commodities prices to make hops farming a losing proposition in Western Washington. (T. Times 8/30/1938, pg. 1-article)

Hops--Roy--1930-1940; Farming--Roy--1930-1940;

Two women and a dog standing on wooden steps of porch entry to house. This 41 acre farm near Roy belonged to James E. & J.W. Feak. The Feaks grew hops commercially.

Hops--Roy--1930-1940; Farming--Roy--1930-1940;

Spraying hop fields. Man seated in tractor on dirt road through hop fields. Tractor and spray equiment are parked along road. Boy on bicycle in background. Meek, manager and former owner.

Agriculture - Grain Farms - Hop FarmsChemicals - Pesticides - Spraying

Bremerton Sun picnic at Seabeck. A large group of Sun employees and their families posed for a portrait in front of a two-story, rusticated stone house with a hip roof. One young boy is wearing a Mickey Mouse sweat shirt. Each year the Bremerton Sun closed its doors for a day in order for the employees to enjoy a summer picnic. Seabeck was a beachfront community on Hood Canal. (Bremerton Sun).

Picnics--Bremerton--1930-1940; Bremerton Sun (Bremerton); Newspapers--Bremerton--1930-1940;

Retouching desk and safety light invented by Turner Richards. A large format, box-style camera is mounted on a wooden structure.

Richards, Turner--Associated objects; Photographic apparatus & supplies; Richards Commercial Photo Service (Tacoma); Photographic studios--Tacoma--1930-1940; Turner Richards Studio (Tacoma);

Retouching desk and safe light invented by Turner Richards. A small wooden table with sliding mechanism is covered with photographer's retouching materials.

Richards, Turner--Associated objects; Photographic apparatus & supplies; Richards Commercial Photo Service (Tacoma); Photographic studios--Tacoma--1930-1940; Turner Richards Studio (Tacoma);

Copy of sheet describing the Richards All-Purpose Safelight for Photographic Darkrooms designed and completed by Turner Richards. Includes description and photographic images of apparatus. (WSHS)

Richards Commercial Photo Service (Tacoma)--Associated objects; Richards, Turner--Inventions;

Governors Review at Fort Lewis. Six military tanks in parade at this point; courtesy of either the 3rd Tank Co. or 41st Tank Co. Each tank has two men standing in the hull. A dirigible from the 3rd Balloon Co. is suspended overhead throughout the review. The U.S. Army put on a show of military force when it gathered 14,000 troops to pass in review before the governors of Washington, Oregon and Montana. Major General George A. White, commander of the 41st Division, was in charge of troop activity. 7518 men were from the national guard; Oregon sent the most, over 3000. (T .Times, 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1)

Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis; Tanks (Military science)--Fort Lewis;

As planes from the 91st and 116th observation squadrons buzzed overhead, eight army mules pulled an equal number of mounted machine guns and ammunition boxes across an open field at Fort Lewis. On August 21, 1937 the Governors of Washington, Oregon, and Montana joined Major General George A. White on the viewing stand at Fort Lewis to watch 14,000 regular army and national guard troops pass in formal review. Troops from five Northwest states had poured into Fort Lewis and Camp Murray over the previous week to prepare for joint training with the Fourth Army. "War games" were scheduled to begin on Monday August 23rd. (T. Times, 8-21-37, 8-23-37)

Mules--Fort Lewis; Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis; Artillery (Weaponry)--Fort Lewis;

Governor's Review of troops--Fort Lewis. Soldiers watering horses in concrete trough. Mules and horses were part of the giant U.S. Army demonstration of its military prowess during the three hour military review held on August 21, 1937. Passing before the governors of Washington, Oregon and Montana were 14,000 regular army and national guard troops. Planes from the 91st and 116th observtion squadrons flew in formation before government and military officials. (T. Times, 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1)

Horses--Fort Lewis; Watering troughs--Fort Lewis;

Governor's Review of troops at Fort Lewis. Parade unit marching in formation followed by mules. A military band is marching on the infield. An expansive line of automobiles is parked along the parade grounds in the distance. Thousands of spectators were present to view the largest military review to date at Fort Lewis. 14,000 regular army and national guard troops paraded past the stand where the governors of Washington, Oregon and Montana, along with military officials, stood in review. Eleven bands marched with the units to which they were attached. Tanks, mules, motor trains including full motorized equipment, and men passed in formal review during the three hour show of military might. (T. Times, 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1)

Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis;

Governor Clarence Martin's Review of troops on Fort Lewis. Large crowd on hillsides observing parade of military vehicles and personnel in an open field. A dirigible from the 3rd Balloon Co. is flying overhead. Army officials made sure there was plenty of parking for the thousands of spectators who wanted to see the impressive display of American military power. The three hour pageant included thousands of troops plus tanks, mules, horses and motorized equipment. (T. Times, 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1)

Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis; Spectators--Fort Lewis;

Montana Governor Roy E. Ayres, Admiral E.B. Fenner, Oregon Governor Charles D. Martin, Washington Governor Clarence D. Martin and Brigadier General Alfred E. Smith, the base commander, during the Governor's review at Fort Lewis. 14,000 regular army and national guard troops of five northwest states passed in formal review during a three hour military pageant. The governors of Idaho and Wyoming were not expected. Planes from the 91st and 116th observation squadrons buzzed overhead for the thousands of civilian spectators. (T. Times 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Ayres, Roy E.; Martin, Charles D.; Admirals--Tacoma; Fenner, Edward B.; Generals; Smith, Alfred E.; Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955;

Governors Review at Fort Lewis. Nine bi-planes flying in formation. These were from the 91st and 116th observation squadrons. They, along with the men of the 9th Corps. and the 5th Brigade, passed in review before Governors Charles D. Martin of Oregon, Clarence D. Martin of Washington and Roy E. Ayres of Montana and top military brass on August 21, 1937. Thousands of civilians journeyed to Fort Lewis to watch the military pageant. (T. Times 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1)

Biplanes; Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis;

Governor's Review of National Guard at Fort Lewis. Large crowd of spectators gathered on a hill to observe the largest military review up to that time. Flag bearers followed by military unit on parade grounds. Governors from Washington, Oregon and Montana were present to watch 14,000 regular army and national guard troops pass in formal review. This is possibly the 161st regiment, Washington National Guard, from the 81st Infantry Brigade. (T. Times, 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1)

Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis;

Cowan-Lynn Wedding bridal party. Carolyn Fogg was the only attendant for Grace Marie Cowan as she wed C. Nathan Lynn on August 22, 1937. J. Marvin Lynn was his brother's best man. The small private ceremony was held at the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Lynn on No. "C" St. The bride is wearing a princess styled gown of heavy pink lace while her maid of honor is dressed in pale yellow organdy. (T.Times, 8-23-37, p. 7) (filed with Argentum)

Cowan, Grace Marie; Lynn, C. Nathan; Weddings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wedding costume--1930-1940; Brides--1930-1940; Grooms (Weddings)--1930-1940; Fogg, Carolyn; Lynn, J. Marvin;

Cowan-Lynn Wedding. The August 22, 1937, nuptials of Grace Marie Cowan and C. Nathan Lynn took place at the No. C Street residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Lynn, owners of Lynn Mortuary. The bride and groom are posed in front of an elaborate mantel adjoining displays of huckleberry greens and white gladiola. She is dressed in a princess styled gown of heavy pink lace with long sleeves and carries a large bouquet with long ribbon. The bride graduated from Stadium High School; the groom attended the University of Washington and University of Oregon. He is the president of the Young Men's Business Club and is the assistant manager of Lynn Mortuary. (T.Times, 8-23-37, p. 7) (filed with Argentum)

Cowan, Grace Marie; Lynn, C. Nathan; Weddings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wedding costume--1930-1940; Brides--1930-1940; Grooms (Weddings)--1930-1940;

Cowan-Lynn wedding. The smiling couple are in the process of cutting the wedding cake in this August, 1937, photograph. The bride, wearing a princess styled gown of heavy pink lace and a pink net veil, is the former Grace Marie Cowan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Cowan. She is holding on to her large nosegay of pink rosebuds surrounded by lilies of the valley and swansonia. The groom, C. Nathan Lynn, is the assistant manager of Lynn Mortuary and the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Lynn. The small private ceremony took place at the Northend residence of the groom's parents. (T.Times, 8-23-37, p. 7; 8-28-1937, pg. 6-picture)

Cowan, Grace Marie; Lynn, C. Nathan; Weddings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wedding costume--1930-1940; Brides--1930-1940; Grooms (Weddings)--1930-1940; Cakes--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Cole Brothers Circus Parade. (T. Times, 08-21-37, pg.9)

Circus animals; Circus parades--Tacoma--1930-1940; Circuses & shows; Cole Brothers Circus; Circus performers;

Cole Bros. Circus parades down Pacific Avenue before setting up its one-day, colossal tent show at the Union Pacific circus grounds near the 15th Street Bridge. A menagerie of animals, including 30 elephants, and 1080 people, starring 60 clowns and 400 arena performers, arrived in three long trains. World famous wild animal trainer Clyde Beatty, western film star Ken Maynard, the Aurelia troupe of bareback equestrians and the high-wire Gretona family headlined the really big show. (T. Times, 8/21/1937, p. 9).

Elephants; Advertising; Circus animals; Circus parades--Tacoma--1930-1940; Circuses & shows; Cole Brothers Circus; Circus performers;

Thousands lined Pacific Avenue to see the Cole Brothers Circus parade on Monday, August 23, 1937. The picturesque street parade, including these four women on horseback followed by circus wagons, passed in review shortly before noon. The circus had arrived from Seattle via train early that morning and set up on the Union Pacific grounds on the tideflats opposite the 15th Street Bridge. There two performances were held with major attractions Clyde Beatty, world famous wild animal trainer, and Western action star, Ken Maynard. (TNT 8-23-37, p. 3-article)

Circus animals; Circus parades--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Circuses & shows; Cole Brothers Circus; Circus performers; Horses--Tacoma;

Billed as the "Finest Show on Earth," the Cole Brothers Circus came to Tacoma in August of 1937. They set up their tents on the Tacoma tideflats close to the 15th Street bridge on Northern Pacific Railroad land. On August 23rd the circus performers crossed the 15th Street bridge and paraded through the streets of Tacoma. The stars of the Cole Brothers Circus in 1937 were Clyde Beatty, the wild animal trainer, and cowboy movie star Ken Maynard. (T.Times, 8/21/37, p.9, announcement).

Circus animals; Circus parades--Tacoma--1930-1940; Circuses & shows; Cole Brothers Circus; Circus performers;