Eatonville High School. Richards Studio stock photograph.

Eatonville High School (Eatonville);

Candid portraits of the Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra; musicians with brass instruments. Two trombone players look over the score for "The Magic Flute" with the concert tuba player. The trio are preparing for the first concert, of a series of three, to be presented by the Philharmonic in 1938 at the Temple Theatre. (T.Times, 3/4/1938, p. 3).

Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra (Tacoma); Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940; Brass instruments; Musicians--Tacoma--1930-1940;

First shipment of custom-tailored suits shipped on hangers in specially constructed cases. The suits arrived at Klopfenstein's exactly as they left Hart, Shaffner & Marx. Left to right: Dick Bennett, Don Baker, Rod Shaw as pictured on March 1, 1938. (T.Times, 3/8/1938, p.19).

Klopfensteins (Tacoma); Clothing stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Shipping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bennett, Dick; Baker, Don; Shaw, Ron;

Tacoma Railway and Power group in Curtiss Hill's office. Mr. Hill is seated at a desk with office staff gathered around him in this photograph from March of 1938. His association with the company spanned many years and he played a major role in Tacoma/Pierce County public transportation. (filed with Argentum)

Hill, Curtiss; Tacoma Railway & Power Co. (Tacoma); Tacoma Railway & Power Co.--Employees (Tacoma);

Women's fashions shown at the Winthrop Hotel. An unidentified woman in formal dress has one arm raised while a man in tuxedo sits on a bench beside her. Both wear large grins. Also dated 3/8/1938.

Fashion shows--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fashion models--Tacoma--1930-1940; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Women's fashions. Candid portraits at the Winthrop. Woman on stage modeling coat, city skyline in background. Also dated 3/8/1938.

Fashions - Womens Fashions - Clothes

Women's fashions shown at the Winthrop Hotel. Woman in striped dress on fashion runway. A small group of people seated at tables. Also dated 3/8/1938.

Fashions - Womens Fashions - Clothes

In March of 1938 the Red Top Cab Company added this state-of-the-art Packard ambulance to its fleet of vehicles. The new ambulance was considered a "hospital on wheels" that could provide complete care to patients while en route to the hospital. It is parked in front of the Tacoma General Hospital. (T. Times, 3/9/1938, p. 11).

Red Top Cab Co. (Tacoma); Ambulances; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma);

This photograph from March of 1938 shows the Vermont Marble Company plant which was located near the southeast foot of the 11th Street (Murray Morgan) Bridge from 1908 to 1941. The marble plant in Tacoma was the largest of its kind west of the Mississippi River. While 80 % of the stone worked there came from Tokeen, Alaska, fine mables were also shipped in from Vermont, New York, Germany, France, Italy and elsewhere. Over $900,000 worth of worked stone from the plant was used for the interior of the Washington state capitol building. The Northwest Door Company (1203 East D St.) , Norwood Plywood and Mount Rainier can be seen in the background.

Vermont Marble Co. (Tacoma); Northwest Door Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Norwood Plywood Co. (Tacoma);

Women's fashions shown at the Winthrop Hotel. Woman at top of stairs modeling skirt and long jacket.

Fashions - Womens Fashions - Clothes

College of Puget Sound drama class plays out a scene in "The Fool" in honor of the college's 50th Anniversary. (filed with Argentum)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Actresses; Theatrical productions--Tacoma; Actors;

Women's fashions shown at the Winthrop Hotel. Woman on fashion runway wearing skirt, blouse, long jacket, and hat. Several people seated at tables. Also dated 3/8/1938.

Fashions - Womens Fashions - ClothesEvents - Fashion Shows

Women's fashions shown at the Winthrop Hotel. Unidentified woman wearing a dark dress, hat and pumps is seated on a bench beside a floral display. This is possibly the Young Men's Business Club (Y.M.B.C.) luncheon and fashion show scheduled for March 11, 1938, at the Winthrop. (Also dated 3/8/1938).

Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1930-1940; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Red Top Cab Company's new Packard ambulance parked at corner of Tacoma General Hospital, two-story house across street. The new vehicle is considered "a hospital on wheels" for care of patients on route to hospital. (T. Times, 3/9/1938, p. 11). (filed with Argentum)

Red Top Cab Co. (Tacoma); Ambulances;

People assembled in the foyer of the Temple Theatre during intermission. Season's first concert performance by the Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra. (T.Times, 3/12/1938, p.6).

Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra (Tacoma); Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940; Concerts--Tacoma--1930-1940; Audiences--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Eugene Linden playing concert on stage at Temple Theatre. The orchestra disbanded from 1938-1939 due to financial losses incurred in the movement of the concert series from the Jason Lee auditorium to the Temple Theatre. Late in 1939, the orchestra was once again rehearsing for a concert series, this time in the Jason Lee auditorium. (filed with Argentum)

Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra (Tacoma); Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940; Concerts--Tacoma--1930-1940; Temple Theatre (Tacoma);

The season's first concert of the Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra drew a capacity audience that filled Hellig's Temple Theatre. (T.Times, 3/12/1936, p.6).

Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra (Tacoma); Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940; Concerts--Tacoma--1930-1940; Audiences--Tacoma--1930-1940; Temple Theatre (Tacoma);

Elegantly attired women attend the Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra's first concert of the season at Hellig's Temple Theatre. The women are identified as, left to right, Alice (Mrs. James) Skewis, Jane (Mrs. Harold) Deering, Mrs. Juva Marconi Anderson and Helen (Mrs. Charles B. Jr.) Hurley. Resplendent in furs and evening gowns, the women were part of the largest audience ever to attend a Philharmonic audience. It was estimated that 1400 people attended the first concert series. (T.Times, 3/12/1938, p.6).

Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra (Tacoma); Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940; Concerts--Tacoma--1930-1940; Temple Theatre (Tacoma); Skewis, Alice; Deering, Jane; Anderson, Juva Marconi; Hurley, Helen;

Large gathering in the foyer of Hellig's Temple Theater for the season's first concert performance of the Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra. (T.Times 3/12/1938, p.6 ).

Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra (Tacoma); Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940; Concerts--Tacoma--1930-1940; Audiences--Tacoma--1930-1940; Temple Theatre (Tacoma);

Season's first concert performance by the Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra at the Temple Theatre. Two women elegantly dressed in formal attire pose at the railing of the balcony ramp. (T.Times, 3/12/1938, p. 6).

Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra (Tacoma); Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940; Concerts--Tacoma--1930-1940; Audiences--Tacoma--1930-1940; Temple Theatre (Tacoma);

The Tacoma Philharmoic Orchestra with conductor Eugene Linden on stage for its first concert of the season. Hellig's Temple Theatre. (T.Times, 3/12/1938, p.6).

Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra (Tacoma); Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940; Concerts--Tacoma--1930-1940; Temple Theatre (Tacoma);

Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of conductor Eugene Linden on stage at Temple Theatre for concert. Encouraged by the success of the previous season of concerts at the Jason Lee auditorium, the 1938 season was moved to the Temple Theatre. This turned out to be a financial disaster, plunging the organization into debt even though the orchestra reached new heights in artistry and musicality. The orchestra was disbanded while efforts were made to erase the debt. Eugene Linden was called back in the fall of 1939 from Long Beach, Ca., where he was conducting their symphony to once again lead the Philharmonic. Concerts resumed at Jason Lee. (filed with Argentum)

Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra (Tacoma); Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940; Concerts--Tacoma--1930-1940; Temple Theatre (Tacoma);

From 1938 to 1949, Lloyd Suiter owned and operated Lloyd Suiter Inc., at 2302 Pacific Ave. It was the authorized dealership for U.S. Tires and the largest tire recapping plant in Tacoma. In March of 1938, shortly after they opened for business, Lloyd Suiter Inc. joined with Morford-Blangy Motors in a car give-a-way contest. The winner was to receive a free Ford V8 sedan.

Tire industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tires; Contests--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lloyd Suiter Tire Co. (Tacoma);

From 1938 to 1949, Lloyd Suiter owned and operated Lloyd Suiter Inc., at 2302 Pacific Ave. It was the authorized dealership for U.S. Tires and the largest tire recapping plant in Tacoma. In March of 1938, shortly after they opened for business, Lloyd Suiter Inc. joined with Morford-Blangy Motors in a car give-a-way contest. The winner was to receive a free Ford V8 sedan. (filed with Argentum)

Tire industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tires; Contests--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lloyd Suiter Tire Co. (Tacoma);

Mayor-Elect Dr. John C. Siegle, wife Susan, son John Jr. and daughters Bette (sitting on arm of chair) and Joyce at their home. Dr. Siegle, a dentist by trade, was elected Tacoma's Mayor on March 8, 1938, defeating incumbent George Smitley 18,103 to 14,296. He was the first native Tacoman to be elected to that office. He was ill when he took office and soon took a leave of absence to convalesce. He died April 12, 1939 on a train enroute from California to Tacoma, a scant 10 months after he took office. He became Tacoma's first Mayor to die in office. (Note: image reversed). (T.Times, 3/9/1938, p. 1).

Siegle, John C., 1885-1939; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939--Family;

Post election portrait of Mayor-Elect Dr. John C. Siegle and his family. Seated, left to right, are his wife Susan, Dr. Siegle and daughter Joyce. Standing are son John Jr. and daughter Bette. Dr. Siegle was elected Mayor on March 3, 1938, becoming Tacoma's first native son to be elected to that office. He defeated incumbent mayor George Smitley. By the time Dr. Siegle took office in June, he was an ill man. He died April 12, 1939, returning to his home in Tacoma by train from California where he was convalescing. (T.Times, 3/9/1938, p. 1).

Siegle, John C., 1885-1939; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939--Family;

Artistic view of hanger, blimp and crew. Special hanger built at Fort Lewis to house the new 105 feet long airship.Men from across the United States make up the 125 member 3rd Balloon Company under Major M. E. McHugo. (T.Times, 3/11/1938, p.1).

Balloons (Aircraft)--Fort Lewis; Balloonists; Air pilots--Fort Lewis; Military personnel--Fort Lewis; Fort Lewis (Wash.);

Close-up of portrait of Army Air Corps blimp pilot Master Sergeant A. E. Miller seated in the two-man motorized undercarriage of the blimp. (T.Time, 3/11/1938, p. 1).

Balloons (Aircraft)--Fort Lewis; Balloonists; Air pilots--Fort Lewis; Military personnel--Fort Lewis; Fort Lewis (Wash.); Miller, A.E.;

On March 10, 1938 the soldiers of Fort Lewis' 125 member 3rd Balloon Company, under the command of Major M. E. McHugo test flew the newest addition to their arsenal. The new blimp was 105 feet lomg and could attain a top speed of 40 miles per hour. It was considered to be a great advance over the blimps used during the First World War. (T.Times, 3/11/1938, p.1).

Balloons (Aircraft)--Fort Lewis; Balloonists; Air pilots--Fort Lewis; Military personnel--Fort Lewis; Fort Lewis (Wash.);

Fort Lewis ground crew holding lines to the new blimp on its first flight since arriving on February 10. The crew is part of the 125 member 3rd Balloon Company. (T.Times 3/11/1938, p.1).

Balloons (Aircraft)--Fort Lewis; Balloonists; Air pilots--Fort Lewis; Military personnel--Fort Lewis; Fort Lewis (Wash.);