ca. 1938. Seven women, members of Garden Club, at garden of Mrs. E.E. Johnson. (filed with Argentum)

Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1939. Group of clubwomen taking part in "Philanthropic," photograph taken at Mrs. Thompson's in Steilacoom. Left to right: Virginia Baker, Mrs. Walter Bauman, Mrs. John Gregg and Edith Ann Fogg. (filed with Argentum) names from Richards Studio records

Clubwomen--Tacoma; Baker, Virginia; Fogg, Edith Ann;

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;

Ceremonial portraits from the Daughters of the Nile convention. The female accompaniment to the Shriners, the Nile daughters traditions hark back to ancient days. The annual session of the Supreme Temple of the Daughters of the Nile was held in Tacoma June 6-10, 1938. It was the first convention of this group to be held in Tacoma since 1925. Members from all parts of the United States would be attending. (photograph also numbered Series 7247, image 11)

Daughters of the Nile (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Peoples Department Store Building, Carl August Darmer, Architect, 1895. Photograph of front and side of Peoples Store with man on scaffolding near top corner of store, circa May of 1938. The exterior of the store was being steam cleaned by Universal Cleaning Contractors. The building was occupied by the Peoples Store from 1895-1983. For Ocky Williams, Universal Cleaning Contractors. (filed with Argentum)

Department stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; Peoples (Tacoma); Cleaning--Tacoma; Scaffolding--Tacoma;

Studio portrait of Robert Dykeman, taken in August of 1938. This 4 foot 4 inch political figure was well known in Pierce County. He ran for a number of political offices and served as County Clerk for 16 years. He died at the age of 69. (filed with Argentum)

Dwarfs--Tacoma; People associated with politics & government; Dykeman, Robert;

First Lutheran Church, Graduating Sunday School Class, circa May of 1938. Twelve boys and girls with pastor. (filed with Argentum)

First Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Lutheran churches--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. Choir of the First Presbyterian Church, exterior view.

First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Presbyterian churches--Tacoma; Choirs (Music);

This is the story of the one that didn't get away. "Fuzzy" Howe, of Mill City Oregon, poses with the big ling cod that he caught on his line at Pt. Defiance. Robert Porter, right, of Tacoma holds the rock cod that was found in the big fish's mouth while Earl McCoy, left, of Oregon looks on. The big fish was so greedy, that it was landed rather than let go of its rock cod dinner. The day started out dismally. Howe lost his pole off of the boat. His buddy C.E. Ruble managed to hook it with his line and pulled it in. Howe then dropped his returned hook and line to the bottom where he got a bite. He was pulling it in when the line gave a jerk and the battle began. Howe fought for 30 minutes and finally beached a 35 lb. ling cod which had the 3 lb. rock cod that he had originally hooked in its mouth. It was Howe's first exposure to salt water fishing. (T. Times 2/18/1938, pg. 13)

Fisherman--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fishing--Tacoma--1930-1940; Porter, Robert; McCoy, Earl;

Inlaid flooring. Dr. Hoover's house. Ordered by Mr. Houston. Perhaps, Harold V. Hoover, Osteopath, at 3314 No. 31st St. (filed with Argentum)

Floors;

ca. 1938. Mrs. Sussman at home. Minnie Esther Sussman posing amidst a vast display of flowers received in honor of her and Mr. Joseph SussmanΓÇÖs 25th wedding anniversary. According to her daughter Mrs. Sussman altered her wedding dress for the occasion. The Sussmans were residents of Tacoma since 1913. She was a pioneer member of Temple Beth El and also of the Tacoma Woman's Club. During WWII, she was honored with a special award from President Roosevelt for her efforts in the sale of US War Bonds. Minnie Sussman passed away on July 30, 1963. (TNT obituary, 07/30/1963, p. 25)

Flowers; Candelabras;

All of these foodstuffs made up the prize baskets awarded to the winners of the June 1938 Tacoma Times Recipe Contest. Studio display of canned and dry food including Sperry Drifted Snow Flour, Sea Island Sugar, Spreckels "Honey-Dew" Sugar, Edwards Coffee. The groceries were shared by ten winners, with 1st prize receiving $10 worth, 2nd $7.50, 3rd $5 and 7 winners $2.50 each. (T. Times 6/16/1938, pg. 18)

Food; Canned foods;

Shriner's Convention; Afifi Yakima Patrol, circa June of 1938. Group of 24 Shriners in costume. Shriners from around the state gathered in Tacoma to board a special train headed to Los Angeles for the Golden Jubilee convention, June 6-9, 1938. Several of the patrols posed for pictures while in Tacoma. (filed with Argentum)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (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;

The funeral for James T. Gregory, 81, was held August 2, 1938 at Mellinger's Chapel. This photograph is of the service for his cremation. It was in the Oakwood Hill Crematory Chapel in Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Gregory, of 1318 S. 4th St., died of a heart ailment. He was well known in lumber, mining and banking circles. He was president of Vilas Lumber Co. in Oregon, vice president of Warren-Soule-Fairhurst Co. of Tacoma, a director of the National Bank of Washington and former president of Tacoma Tidewater mill. Born near St. Thomas, Ontario, Mr. Gregory moved first to Duluth, Minn. In 1901, he came to Tacoma. He was a lifelong bachelor and member of the Elks, Masons and Afifi Temple of the Shrine. (T. Times 8/1/1938, pg. 7; information supplied by an employee of Piper-Morley-Mellinger) TPL-8770

Funeral rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Morgues & mortuaries--Tacoma--1930-1940; Flowers--Tacoma; Gregory, James T.--Death & burial;

ca. 1938. Small slot machine. For Charles E. Kent Company. (T. Times)

Gambling--Tacoma--1930-1940; Slot machines--1930-1940;

Mr. Atkin's slot machine, a wooden cabinet with window at top and on side and a handle in front to play game.

Gambling--Tacoma--1930-1940; Slot machines--1930-1940; Coin operated machines--1930-1940;

Albert and Alfreda Gamin pose in front of their home at 6810 So. Yakima Ave.

Gamin, Albert; Gamin, Alfreda; Gamin, Albert--Homes & haunts;

New GMC Truck for Ohanapecosh Hot Springs, Mt. Rainier National Park, at Packwood. Probably taken behind Tacoma General Motors Truck Company, 307 Puyallup Ave. In 1939 you could stay at Ohanapecosh Lodge for $4 a day and dinner cost $1. The lodge and public baths were run by the Ohanapecosh Hot Springs Co. and owned by Dr. Albert W. Bridge of Tacoma. They were a popular tourist facility and visitors came from afar to partake of the mineral waters of Ohanapecosh Hot Springs. The resort and hot springs operated until the 1960's. The Park Service bought the resort, removed the buildings and converted the springs back to their natural state. All that remains today are boggy seeps, remnants of the hot springs. (www.nps.gov/archives)

General Motors trucks--1930-1940; Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ohanapecosh Hot Springs Co. (Packwood);

ca. 1938. Marianna Van Rooy, daughter of Clemens Van Rooy, accountant and secretary of Allenmore Golf Club. Marianna is shown with long curls, a bow in her hair, wearing a pleated sleeveless dress, seated on a table with her arms around her crossed legs. (filed with Argentum)

Girls--Tacoma--1930-1940; Van Rooy, Marianna Catherine;

Schoenfeld's Furniture, China and Glassware department. (filed with Argentum)

Glassware; Tableware; Art objects; Furniture stores--Tacoma; Home furnishings stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; L. Schoenfeld & Sons (Tacoma);

Griffin Fuel Company. Man standing next to fuel truck. For Harmon Miller. In February of 1939, Griffin Fuel Co. celebrated its 50th anniversary. The company was founded in 1889 by Fred L. Griffin. Griffin started his business with one horse, one wagon and fuel logs, which he cut himself. (filed with Argentum)

Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuel trade--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Griffin Fuel Company dump truck with bed in dump position. Built by Highway Truck Company. (T. Times, 9/30/1938, p. 8). (filed with Argentum)

Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Highway Truck Co. (Tacoma);

In August of 1938 after many years in the grocery business in Tacoma, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Atwood opened a new IGA store at 124 Tacoma Avenue North in the Stadium district. The previously standing brick building was completely remodeled and all new equipment of the latest design was installed. From the gigantic ice cream refrigerator to the marble-topped service counter everything possible was done to create a store that would fulfill the expectations of the discriminating shoppers in this important section of town. (T. Times 8/12/1938)

Grocery stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Group taken at Prairie Owl. C/O Mrs. H. I. Wold, 3819 So. G. The name of the group is unknown, but to the right of the picture, seated at the table, is John Bjorklund, Pierce County Sheriff. Standing to the left of Bjorklund is Thor Tollefson, recently elected Pierce County Prosecutor. Both men have an insignia hanging from their suit lapels.

Group portraits--1930-1940;

Beginning in May of 1938, J. Clifford Haley Jr. wrote a series of articles for the Tacoma Times about the nine months he spent fighting with the Loyalists in Spain. He had recently returned to his wife and two small children in Tacoma after a harrowing escape from a Spanish prison. Mr. Haley had lent his services to the Loyalists because he believed in their cause. A radio technician by trade, he had ending up serving on a front line machine gun crew. He found the Loyalist army rife with disorganized leadership, unjust treatment, petty politics, bureaucracy and a disregard of human life; he also found that they were not living up to the Marxian doctrine that they held up to the world. He fled the Loyalist army using falsified documents, but was caught and imprisoned by the Spanish. He managed to escape. He sailed first to Africa and then on to New York - and finally Tacoma. Far from giving up his ideals, he still believed in the Loyalists' cause and their Marxist doctrine. (T. Times 5/14/1938, pg. 1 plus succeeding articles)

Haley, Clifford; War correspondents--Tacoma--1930-1940; Journalists; Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939--Communications;

ca. 1938. Family portrait for Lieutenant H. T. Hamilton, Lake Steilacoom.

Hamilton, H.T.--Family;

Frankie Hansler, left, and Bill Tokarczyk look perplexed at Russ Moody's entry in the Washington Hardware Company's 1938 game bird and big game contest. Mr. Moody, Pacific Ave. cigar dealer, exhibits his trophy animal, bagged on his first hunting trip, the rare "albino deer," also known as a white rabbit. Mr. Hansler is posed next to his prize-winning 214-pound buck. (T. Times 10/25/1938, pg. 3)

Hansler, Frank; Tokarczyk, Bill; Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma); Deer hunting--Tacoma--1930-1940; Deer; Rabbits;

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);

Hood Street Reservoir. Taken from hill with city, tideflats and Holy Rosary Church in background. Ordered by Comfort & Davis.

Hood Street Reservoir (Tacoma); Holy Rosary Church (Tacoma); Reservoirs--Tacoma--1930-1940;