Port side view of lumber liner tied up at North Coast Dock on City Waterway (Thea Foss Waterway) with Stadium High School on cliff in background.

Cargo ships--Tacoma; Shipping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Loading docks--Tacoma; North Coast Dock (Tacoma); Warehouses--Tacoma; Stadium High School (Tacoma);

Meeting of a group of committee members planning the annual benefit bridge tea of the Chi Omega Sorority. The photograph was taken on April 20, 1938 at the home of Mrs. Richard Jones, alumnae president. Pictured are, left to right, Ruth (Mrs. T.J.) Green, Miss Helen Glans, Mrs. Percy McCormick and Mildred (Mrs. A.D.) Myers. (T. Times 4/23/1938, pg. 8)

Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1930-1940; Alumni & alumnae--Tacoma; Chi Omega (Tacoma); Glans, Helen; Green, Ruth; Myers, Mildred;

Close up of port side view of lumber laden cargo ship "American Robin" tied up at North Coast Dock on City Waterway (Thea Foss Waterway) below Stadium High School.

Cargo ships--Tacoma; Shipping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Loading docks--Tacoma; North Coast Dock (Tacoma); Warehouses--Tacoma;

The Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival at Point Defiance on April 24, 1938. The New Ambassador, Commodore, and Westland were among the pleasure boats, fishing craft, power and sail boats competing in the annual event. Races were held in each classification of vessel. Although the day remained cloudy, it never rained on the crowd of 25,000 spectators. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p. 1).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Boats--Tacoma;

Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival at Point Defiance. On April 24, 1938, the first water carnival was held as a farewell ceremony for the Tacoma built fishing vessel "Western Explorer," pictured center with flags. The event was planned by the Y.M.B.C. to promote Tacoma's shipbuilding industry, but it was so immensely popular that it became an annual event. Part of the day's activities were races, including the pictured tugboat race. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p. 1). TPL-9809

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Boats--Tacoma; Yachts--Tacoma;

Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival at Point Defiance. Old boat house (1903) on right and crowds of people on platforms and piers. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p.1).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Point Defiance Boat House (Tacoma);

Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival at Point Defiance. Looking up to boathouse and boat storage area from water at crowd of people. Small row boats moored along the floating dock. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p.1).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Point Defiance Boat House (Tacoma);

Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival at Point Defiance. On April 24, 1938, the first water carnival was held as a farewell ceremony for the Tacoma built fishing vessel "Western Explorer." The event was planned by the Y.M.B.C. to promote Tacoma's shipbuilding industry, but it was so immensely popular that it became an annual event. An unidentified large yacht is anchored in the bay for the Carnival. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p. 1).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Boats--Tacoma; Yachts--Tacoma;

Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival at Point Defiance. The April 1938 event attracted 25,000 spectators. The decking around the Pavilion was filled with people. Traffic and parking were bottlenecked. The carnival was so popular that it became an annual event. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p.1).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Point Defiance Boat House (Tacoma);

Mary (Mrs. Norton) Clapp, holding a bouquet of roses, awarded the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce "Best Dog" prize to Boston terrier, Champion Playfair Rockefeller, winner of the first annual Tacoma Kennel Club show. The terrier had already been named "Best in Show" by judge Irving C. Ackerman of San Francisco. The champion dog was owned by Jack Playfair of Portland. The Kennel Club show on April 24, 1938 closed a two day exhibit at the Fellowship Hall. (T.Times 4/25/1938, p.11).

Contests--Tacoma--1930-1940; Dogs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Dog shows--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clubs--Tacoma; Tacoma Kennel Club (Tacoma); Fellowship Hall (Tacoma); Clapp, Mary;

Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival at Point Defiance. Looking down at boats in the bay. Tugs, in the distance, broadcast water sprays. A large yacht is moored in the foreground. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p.1).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Boats--Tacoma;

Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnvial at Point Defiance. Spectators enjoy watching boats participating in the event: sail boats, tugboats, fishing craft, power boats, and the large Coast Guard cutter "Atalanta." (T.Times, 4/25/38, p.1).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Boats--Tacoma;

Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival at Point Defiance. The water is teeming with commercial tugs, row boats and yachts. Races were held for each catagory of vessel. Row boats maneuver near the Andrew Foss, Henrietta Foss, Theodora Foss, Peter Foss and Foss Tug No. 10 and 15. " Mathilda Foss" placed first in the Tugboat Annie Race, for boats 50 HP or better. (T. Times 4/25/1938, pg. 1)

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Boats--Tacoma; Tugboats--Tacoma; Boat racing; Foss Launch & Tug Co. (Tacoma);

On Sunday April 24, 1938 a crowd estimated at 25,000 filled the deck, boat ramp and parking lot at Point Defiance to watch the Water Carnival sponsored by Tacoma's Young Men's Business Club. A handful of young spectators even climbed out onto the roof of the old Point Defiance Pavilion (far right) for a better view. The carnival which featured tug boat and row boat races and a salmon derby was held in part to celebrate the departure of the Tacoma-built "Western Explorer". It was hoped that coverage of the event by photographers, radio broadcasters, and newsreel companies would serve to publicize Tacoma. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p.1).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Point Defiance Boat House (Tacoma);

This was just a fraction of the crowds estimated at 25,000 that attended the Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival at Point Defiance on April 24, 1938. A full exterior view of the Russel and Babcock-designed concrete waterfront pavilion shows it packed with crowds of people on all three levels. Spectators were treated to a colorful pageant of marine craft ranging from tugs and fishing boats to the Tacoma Yacht Club fleet. Tug and rowboat races entertained all. The 85-foot fishing vessel, the "Western Explorer" bid a fond farewell as she left Tacoma for her long voyage down the coast and on to Gloucester, Mass., via the Panama Canal. The water carnival was so popular that for many years it was an annual event. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p. 1+-article).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Point Defiance Pavilion (Tacoma); Crowds--Tacoma--1930-1940; Spectators--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival at Point Defiance. Two amateur divers, Stadium High School students Bud Likins, left, and Bob Wilhemi pose with diving gear designed and made by Wilhemi. This was the second set of diving gear that Wilhemi had built. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p.1).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Skin diving--Tacoma; Oxygen masks; Likins, Bud; Wilhemi, Bob;

Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival at Point Defiance. On April 24, 1938, the first water carnival was held as a farewell ceremony for the Tacoma- built fishing vessel "Western Explorer" (pictured center.) The event was planned by the Y.M.B.C. to promote Tacoma's shipbuilding industry, but it was so immensely popular that it became an annual event. View of the "Western Explorer" in front of the Point Defiance Pavilion. Crowds of people lined the railings of the Pavilion. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p. 1).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Point Defiance Boat House (Tacoma); Fishing boats--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Several trainers with their dogs at the first annual Tacoma Kennel Club show held at Fellowship Hall on April 23 and 24, 1938. Three hundred and five dogs competed for awards. The "Best in Show" winner was Boston terrier Champion Playfair Rockefeller, owned by Jack Playfair of Portland. Over 1800 persons attended the two day exhibit. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p. 11).

Contests--Tacoma--1930-1940; Dogs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Dog shows--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clubs--Tacoma; Tacoma Kennel Club (Tacoma); Fellowship Hall (Tacoma);

Y.M.B.C.(Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival at Point Defiance. At the center of numerous vessels anchored in the bay are: New Ambassador, Commodore, and Westland. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p.1).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Boats--Tacoma;

Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival at Point Defiance. Spectators line the wharf and wait in row boats for the boat races to begin. Sailors from the U.S. Navy attended the annual festival. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p.1).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Sailors--Tacoma;

Bud Likins (left) and Bob Wilhelmi hold the shallow water divers helmet that they brought with them to the Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival held at Point Defiance in April of 1938. Bob Wilhelmi, a student at Stadium High School, built the helmet. He is holding one of the starfish that he brought up from the bottom of Puget Sound while demonstrating his creation. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p.1).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Skin diving--Tacoma; Oxygen masks; Likins, Bud; Wilhelmi, Bob; Starfishes--Tacoma;

On April 26, 1938, Humane Society officer H. A. Dennison presented a medal to "Frisky" Bedford, 6-month-old German Shepherd dog, who saved 2-year-old Leon Bedford from drowning in a small pond near his home at 5112 So. 10th St. Leon, seated in front of the Humane Society's "Be Kind to Animals" panel truck, accepted the medal for his friend. The medal originally read "To Frisky Bedford, for saving his master's life." When Leon pointed out to the Society that his dog was a lady, the red faced Humane Society had it re-engraved. (T.Times 4/26/1938, p. 3).

Dogs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Animal shelters--Tacoma; Tacoma-Pierce County Humane Society (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Dennison, Harold A.; Bedford, Leon; Lifesaving--Tacoma;

To Frisky Bedford the medal reads, "for saving her master's life." Pierce County Humane Society uniformed officer H. A. Dennison holds 2-year-old Leon Bedford while petting "Frisky" Bedford. The 6-month-old German Shepherd saved Leon from drowning in a small pond near the Bedford home at 5112 So. 10th St on April 8, 1938. Leon gratefully accepts the medal for his friend while she sits inside the back of the society's panel truck. (T.Times 4/26/1938, pg. 3)

Dogs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Animal shelters--Tacoma; Tacoma-Pierce County Humane Society (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Dennison, Harold A.; Bedford, Leon; Lifesaving--Tacoma;

Five McCarver students wearing leis and grass skirts took part in the three-act musical play, "Blue Hawaii," in April of 1938. Performing a hula dance as part of the program were: (left to right standing) Florence Anderson, Florence Craig; seated: Joy Weber, Betty Jean Nelson, Dorothy Hoenig. The play followed instrumental music and vocal performances. (T. Times, 4/29/1938, p. 8)

Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; McCarver Junior High School (Tacoma); Anderson, Florence; Craig, Florence; Weber, Joy; Nelson, Betty Jean; Hoenig, Dorothy; Hula dancing --Tacoma; Dancers--Hawaiian; Musical revues & comedies;

Close up of young girls wearing leis and grass skirts for a hula dance, part of the musical play "Blue Hawaii." The play is being presented at McCarver School as part of their Spring Music Festival Concert. The girls are, left to right standing: Florence Anderson and Florence Craig. Seated: Joy Weber, Betty Jean Nelson and Dorothy Hoening. (T. Times 4/29/1938, pg. 8)

Public schools--Tacoma; McCarver Junior High School (Tacoma); Anderson, Florence; Craig, Florence; Weber, Joy; Nelson, Betty Jean; Hoening, Dorothy; Hula dancing --Tacoma; Dancers--Hawaiian;

Young men from the College of Puget Sound razz a fellow classmate during the first annual C.P.S. picnic held on April 28, 1938. Classes were dismissed early and students poured out on to the grounds to enjoy the annual freshman vs. sophomore tug-of-war, as well as two hours of games. Following a luncheon served by SPURS, the women's service organization, there was a mass community sing and two hours of dancing. (T. Times 4/29/1938, p. 1).

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Picnics;

College of Puget Sound students enjoy a game of softball during the first annual C.P.S. picnic on April 28, 1938. Marjorie Wickens swings the bat while Gordon Tuell is catching. Other students watch, men dressed in slacks and white shirts; women's attire is skirts and blouses. (T. Times 4/29/1938, pg. 1)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Picnics; Baseball--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wickens, Marjorie; Tuell, Gordon;

College of Puget Sound students compete in a game of volleyball at the first annual C.P.S. picnic held on April 28, 1938. The mixed group of students wore everyday school clothes on the court, including pumps worn by women. (T. Times, 4/29/1938, p. 1).

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Picnics; Volleyball; Sports;

College students pile into an old jalopy on their way to the College of Puget Sound's first annual C.P.S. picnic. The topless automobile with spoke wheels is being cranked by one of the students. CPS students and faculty took the afternoon off April 28, 1938 to stage their first annual picnic on campus. Classes were dismissed at 2:30p.m. and were replaced with a tug-of-war, softball, volleyball, horseshoes, lunch, a community sing and dancing under the stars. (T. Times, 4/29/1938, p. 1)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Picnics; Automobiles;

College of Puget Sound students vie for first team up to bat at the first annual C.P.S. picnic on April 28, 1938. The baseball tradition involves a member from each team placing their hands around the neck of the bat; the last to reach the top wins. Students and faculty took the afternoon off to enjoy two hours of games, including softball, volleyball and horseshoes, lunch and finally dancing under the stars. (T. Times, 4/29/1938, p. 1).

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Picnics; Baseball--Tacoma--1930-1940;