Bill Gaul, county district supervisor, and Milo C. Bell, chief engineer for the state fisheries, look over a cement wall on December 6, 1938, admiring the recently constructed fish ladder at the Steilacoom culvert. The ladder, designed by Mr. Bell, will give access to Steilacoom Lake and Clover Creek to spawning salmon. (T. Times 12/9/1938, pg. 14)

Culverts--Steilacoom; Fish ladders; Conservation of natural resources; Fish; Streams; Bell, Milo C.; Gaul, Bill;

College of Puget Sound's Adelphian Chorus. Photograph taken on December 7, 1938. Ordered by the Tacoma Times. (T. Times 12-10-1938, pg. 5-names in caption) (filed with Argentum)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Adelphian Choral Society (Tacoma);

On December 8, 1938, Northwest Railroad Historical Society members crowd into a railroad dining car for their portrait. Ordered by Mr. Roberts. (see also A7731 image 1)

Northwest Railroad Historical Society (Tacoma); Railroad dining cars;

Northwest Railroad Historical Society, photographed on December 8, 1938 in what appears to be the interior of a dining car. (filed with Argentum) see also D7731 image 1

Northwest Railroad Historical Society (Tacoma); Railroad dining cars;

A scene from the three act play "It Will Be All Right on the Night" produced by the Athletic Department at Gault Junior High School in their school auditorium on December 16, 1938. Eighteen boys are painted a glistening silver; three are posed on a cross with the others in tormented positions at their feet. (T. Times 12-13-38 p.7)

Public schools--Tacoma; Gault Junior High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Child actors; Costumes;

This striking tableaux is a scene from a three act play called "It Will Be All Right on the Night" presented by the Physical Education Department of Gault School in their Auditorium on December 16, 1938. The play is directed by Gordon E. Tatum. The eighteen pictured boys obtained their glistening silver appearance by covering their bodies with paint. Three are pictured attached to crosses; the rest in tormented positions around them. They are, left to right, Ross Heinselman, Robert McDonald, Ted Malone, Jay Burrington, Harold Wagner, Mickey Brown, Carl Anderson, Helmer Bjorkman, Jack Booth, Larry Connors, Dean Kemp, Bob Stater, Jim Langseth, Gene Upton, John Ketter, Bob Platzer and Richard Cole. (T. Times 12-13-38 p.7)

Public schools--Tacoma; Gault Junior High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Child actors; Costumes;

Mrs. Bess Duncan Wells of Portland, national president of the Gold Star Mothers, paid a visit to Tacoma on December 10, 1938, to install the Tacoma chapter of the Gold Star Mothers into the national organization. Mrs. Wells is standing third from the left. The installation was held at the home of Mrs. Nellie Mosier, 1633 E. 29th, before many charter members and guests representing various patriotic organizations. (T. Times 12-13-38, p. 3- alt. photograph)

Mosier, Nellie--Homes & haunts; Wells, Bess Duncan; Tacoma Chapter of Gold Star Mothers (Tacoma); Patriotic societies--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Tacoma Mayor John C. Siegle presents an award at the "Grand Champion Dog Show" on December 11, 1938, at the Greenwich Colliseum. Standing across from Mayor Siegle is possibly the judge of the speciality show, the Very Rev. William S. Walsh of Gervais, Oregon. The mayor is holding a handful of ribbons. There is an American Kennel Club (AKC) trophy on the table next to a black and white spaniel. It is believed that this dog was judged best-of-breed in the first annual cocker spaniel speciality show sponsored by the Tacoma Cocker Spaniel Club. Willett's To-Tone Toni, a 17-month black and white particolor, bested the nearly 70 entries. The dog is owned by Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Willett of Salem, Oregon. ALBUM 11. (TNT 12-12-38, p. 12)

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939; Dogs--Tacoma; Dog shows--Tacoma; Awards;

Tacoma Mayor John C. Siegle presents an award at the "Grand Champion Dog Show" on December 11, 1938, at Greenwich Coliseum. The show was apparently licensed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as the trophy and ribbons are inscribed with its name. The alert cocker spaniel being petted may have also been the Canadian champion. A 17-month particolor, Willett's To-Tone Toni, won the best-of-breed top prize. Judging was conducted by the Very Rev. William S. Walsh who may be the man pictured on the right. 69 out of the 71 entries were benched at the first annual cocker spaniel speciality show. (TNT 12-12-38, p. 12) ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939; Dogs--Tacoma; Dog shows--Tacoma; Awards;

G. L. Cornforth, left, of the Tacoma Racing Pigeon Club, holds the best hen and J. V. Fordan, right, the best cock racing pigeon. The two birds are the winners at the 44th Annual All-Northwest Winter Poultry Show held the Henry Mohr Hardware building, 1141-43 Broadway. This is the first time racing pigeons have been shown. Competitors come from Washington, Oregon and California. (T. Times, 12/14/38, p. 3)

Animal shows--Tacoma; Poultry; Tacoma Racing Pigeon Club (Tacoma); Pigeons;

Judge J. H. Nichols with the bird he selected as the Grand Champion, a Rhode Island Red rooster. The cock is the overall winner at the 44th Annual All-Northwest Winter Poultry Show. He is owned by George Cvetcovich of Seattle. The poultry show took place mid December 1938 at the Henry Mohr Hardware Building, 1141-43 Broadway. (T. Times, 12/15/1938, p. 13)

Animal shows--Tacoma; Roosters; Poultry; Nichols, J. H.;

Eye to eye, Leona Schultz of Spanaway poses with the champion cockerel, a Dark Barred Rock, at the 44th Annual All-Northwest Winter Poultry Show. Schultz is wearing an all-tweed outfit with a fur collar coat. The bird is the show champion for male birds under the age of 1 year. He is owned by H. Starbuck of Bakersfield. (T. Times, 12/15/1938, p. 13).

Animal shows--Tacoma; Roosters; Poultry; Schultz, Leona;

On December 15, 1938, Jeannette Best was photographed at her new loom recently installed at the family home at 2322 So. Tacoma Ave. Miss Best was born with "Little's Disease" that left her with both legs and one hand partially paralyzed. After learning to weave at Jason Lee Jr. High, Miss Best sought a loom that she could use to make a living by weaving. No such loom was available, so this "eight harness" loom was designed and built specifically for her use by hobbyists Curt Lochow and Art Lenning, who presented it to her in time for Christmas. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Times. (Tacoma Times 12/21/1938, pg. 16) (filed with Argentum)

Best, Jeannette; Weaving--Tacoma--1930-1940; Looms;

Four women admire the Ice Show mounted by the Seattle Skating Club at the Grand Opening of the Lakewood Ice Arena on Lake Steilacoom. They are, left to right, Betty Ann Love, Mary Griggs, Vera Louise Fraser and Mary Heard. They hardly recognize the old Oakes Dance Hall that has been transformed into one of the most beautiful ice arenas on the Pacific Coast. Under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Norton Clapp, the arena has been drenched in Old World charm. Exhibition skating will take place Friday, 12/16/1938, through Sunday. The arena will be open for public skating on Monday. (T. Times 12/20/1938, pg. 9)

Lakewood Ice Arena (Lakewood); Ice skating--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ice skating rinks--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The audience watches in fascination as the Seattle Skating Club presents a two hour skating revue to open the new Lakewood Ice Arena. Created from the renovated Oakes Dance Hall on Lake Steilacoom, the Ice Arena is open for the first time. The revue will run Friday-Sunday and the arena will be open for public skating on Monday. (T. Times 12/12/38, pg. 4, 12/16/38, pg. 8)

Lakewood Ice Arena (Lakewood); Ice skating--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ice skating rinks--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The audience eyes follow the fast moving skaters in the Ice Skating Show, sponsored by the Seattle Skating Club, at the Grand Opening of the Lakewood Ice Arena. The revue is kicking off the remodeling of the old Oakes Dance Hall on Lake Steilacoom into the new Bavarian styled Ice Arena.

Lakewood Ice Arena (Lakewood); Ice skating--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ice skating rinks--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Studio portrait, believed to be Ellen Jane Davenport, daughter of Ina Davenport. (filed with Argentum)

Davenport, Ellen Jane;

A clipping of a "With Tacoma Poets" article from the Tacoma Daily Ledger 12/18/1938. Include poems about public libraries. Written by Archie Conley of Topeka Kansas and another poem titled L'ENVOI by Kingsmill Commander.

The Deering children, wrapped in warm flannel robes, were preparing for Santa's visit on Christmas Eve in 1938. Harriet Sue's bare foot is proof that her stocking is already hanging on the fireplace mantel. William Seymour is making a valiant attempt to remove his sock so it can join his big sister's. Harriet and William are the children of Harold and Jane Deering of American Lake. (T.Times 12-24-38, p. 7-alt. photo)

Children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Deering, Harold--Family; Deering, Harriet S.; Deering, William S; Christmas stockings; Decorations; Sleepwear; Fireplaces; Mantels;

William Seymour Deering looks in anguish at the camera as he attempts to pull the sock from his foot in time to hang it up for Santa's visit. His sister Harriet Sue has already hung up her sock, but William's is stuck on his foot. The children of Harold and Jane Deering are dressed in flannel robes as they prepare for bed. (T. Times, 12-24-38 pg. 7)

Children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Deering, Harold--Family; Deering, Harriet S.; Deering, William S; Christmas stockings; Decorations; Sleepwear; Fireplaces; Mantels;

Gimme that sock! Harriet Sue Deering attempts to pull her brother's sock from his foot. William Seymour Deering's own attempts to remove his sock have failed and Santa's arrival draws ever nearer. Harriet's sock is already hung from the mantel and she is impatient to get to her bed and visions of sugar plums. The children and their parents, Harold and Jane Deering, reside at American Lake. (T. Ti mes, 12,24,1938; pg. 7)

Children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Deering, Harriet S.; Deering, William S; Christmas stockings; Decorations; Sleepwear; Fireplaces; Mantels;

Jane Deering sits on a window seat reading a book to her two small children, Harriet Sue and William Seymour. In this yuletide setting, she may be reading. "Twas the night before Christmas...". (T. Times, 12/24/1938, p. 7).

Deering, Harold--Family; Deering, Jane; Deering, Harriet S.; Deering, William S; Mothers & children--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Choir at the Church of Holy Communion. In December of 1938, the choir of the Church of Holy Communion, 1401 So. I St., was one of several groups planning special musical programs for the holiday season. Pictured are, front row left to right, rector Rev. R. H. McGinnis, Sara Booth, Mrs. Carl Nilson, Mary Sanford, Margaret McGinnis, Mrs. R.H. McGinnis and Mrs. H.R. Maybin. Back Row: Fred Waters, Arnold Doersam, E.C. Power, Miss Frances McGinnis, Roger Scudder, George Barlow and Edmond Zolman. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Times. (T. Times 12/24/1938, pg. 10) (filed with Argentum)

Church of the Holy Communion (Tacoma); Choirs (Music)--1930-1940; Singers;

Reno and Edith Odlin's children, Richard, Reno Jr., and Mary Lee stand on stair steps waiting for Christmas activities to begin. (T. Times, 12/24/1938, p. 7).

Odlin, Reno--Family; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979--Homes & haunts; Odlin, Richard; Odlin, Reno William; Odlin, Mary Lee; Families--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The children of Reno and Edith Odlin, Reno Jr., Mary Lee and Richard, stare over the back of a chair in fascination at their Christmas tree. Reno Odlin was the president of Puget Sound National Bank for many years. (T. Times, 12/24/1938, p. 7).

Odlin, Reno--Family; Odlin, Richard; Odlin, Reno William; Odlin, Mary Lee; Christmas trees--1930-1940; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979--Homes & haunts; Families--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Kathryn (Mrs. John) Mueller sits on a love seat with her daughters Nancy K. and Anne in their home on North Junett. The family was photographed on December 22, 1938, as part of a montage of Tacomans enjoying the Christmas season. John Mueller, not pictured, was the secretary-treasurer of Tacoma Investment Co. with Mueller-Harkins Motor Co. (T. Times, 12/24/1938, p. 7- alt. photo).

Mueller, John--Homes & haunts; Mueller, John--Family; Mueller, Nancy K.; Mueller, Anne; Mueller, Kathryn; Families--Tacoma--1930-1940; Children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mothers--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Reno and Edith Odlin's children: Mary Lee, Richard and Reno, Jr. beside their large Christmas tree. Mary Lee hugs a favorite doll while the boys pose beside presents in this yuletide portrait. (T. Times, 12/24/1938, p. 7).

Odlin, Reno--Family; Odlin, Richard; Odlin, Reno William; Odlin, Mary Lee; Christmas trees--1930-1940; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979--Homes & haunts; Families--Tacoma--1930-1940;

1938 Lumbermen's Banquet c/o Ike Johnson. Two unidentified men holding engraved silver tray.

Banquets--1930-1940; Lumber industry--1930-1940; Trays;

Lumbermen's Banquet c/o Ike Johnson. Two men appear to be exchanging a gavel during the Lumbermen's banquet on December 22, 1938. Exchanging gavels is often representative of offices being relinquished.

Banquets--1930-1940; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gavels;

John and Kathryn Mueller's daughters, Nancy K. and Anne, hold dolls and a teddy bear beside presents under the Christmas tree during a photo shoot taken on December 22, 1938. The large, decorated tree is in a room with tiled floor. The Mueller family was associated with Mueller-Harkins Motor Co. They resided at 2518 No. Junett St. (T. Times, 12/24/1938, p. 7).

Mueller, John--Family; Mueller, Nancy K.; Mueller, Anne; Christmas trees--1930-1940; Christmas presents; Children--Tacoma--1930-1940;