Toes pointing, three dancers from the Jan Collum School of Classical Ballet are practicing for a regional ballet to be held at Meany Hall on the campus of the University of Washington. Mrs. Collum had a studio at 902 1/2 No. 2nd and taught ballet for many years.

Ballet dancers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ballet--Tacoma--1960-1970; Jan Collum School of Classical Ballet (Tacoma);

ca. 1963. Hordes of workers stream in to work in a 1963 photograph. Many of the men are wearing hard hats while others are bareheaded or wearing caps. Several wave their hats in salutes to the cameraman. Richards Studio notes indicate this was the "Old Shipyard," it is possible that this was the old Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. yard that was sold to the Port of Tacoma in 1959.

Crowds; Hats--1960-1970;

Smoke pours out of the top floors of Manning's Market on September 21, 1963. Several firemen are on the overhang trying to contain the massive fire and one man is midway on the 100 foot engine ladder. The $400,000 fire gutted the interior of Manning's, a longtime institution in Tacoma that contained a coffee shop, cafe, meat market, bakery and beauty salon. In addition, Mierow's Jewelry and Raff's Shoe Store on Broadway were total losses. Thrifty Drugs sustained smoke and water damage. Estimated damages for the entire fire were set at $700,000: $250,000 for the Warburton and Slayden buildings and $450,000 for contents. Altogether, 13 engine companies, four truck companies, two rescue units (one from the Midland Fire Dept.), and three chiefs were dispatched to the fire. Fifteen injuries were reported but none serious. Company owners planned to rebuild after the fire. (Talbot: 100 Years of Firefighting in the City of Destiny Tacoma, Washington, p. 136; TNT 9-22-63, A-1) TPL-9890

Manning's Market (Tacoma); Fires--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fire fighting--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fire fighters--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fire engines & equipment--Tacoma;

Yards of hose lay entwined on the street as firemen fight to contain the massive September 21, 1963, fire at Manning's Market, 1102 Commerce St. A 100-foot ladder is extended to the top floors of the building. 13 engine companies, four truck companies, two rescue units and three fire chiefs responded to the blaze that gutted the interior of Manning's and totaled Mierow's Jewelry and Raff's Shoe Store on Broadway. Estimated damages for the entire fire were $700,000. See D137300, Image 535, for another view of fire. (Talbot: 100 Years of Firefighting in the City of Destiny Tacoma, Washington, p. 136; TNT 9-22-63, A-1) TPL-9892

Manning's Market (Tacoma); Fires--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fire fighting--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fire fighters--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fire engines & equipment--Tacoma;

Circulation clerical assistant Mrs. Olga S. Fisher assists a young man at the Pacific Lutheran University library on January 16, 1963. There are shelves of reference books beside her; use of these books was limited to one-hour. (1963 Saga Annual, p. 36)

Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970; Libraries--Parkland; Books; Fisher, Olga S.; Students--Parkland--1960-1970;

An unidentified Pacific Lutheran University student receives one-to-one instruction from a chemistry professor believed to be Dr. Laurence D. Huestis on January 16, 1963. Dr. Huestis had joined the faculty at PLU in 1961 after receiving his Ph.D from the University of California. (1963 Saga Annual, p. 21)

Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970; Teachers--Parkland--1960-1970; Students--Parkland--1960-1970;

A complex mathematical formula is being figured out on the blackboard by a Pacific Lutheran University instructor believed to be E. Robert Newell on January 16, 1963. Mr. Newell graduated with a B.A. from the Western Washington College of Education in 1956 and was involved in graduate study at the University of Washington. (1963 Saga Annual, p. 22)

Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970; Teachers--Parkland; Blackboards;

These little Annie Wright Seminary pupils were probably studying the Netherlands in class as they stand by a table full of Dutch artifacts. Painted wooden shoes, books, and cutouts of a windmill and forest area adorn the large, round table. Most of the girls are holding dolls wearing Dutch costume and two clasping small shoes. L-R as listed in the Annie Wright 1963 yearbook are Class 3: Janie Gilpin, Vicky Daley, Janice North, Katherine Lisk, Sarah Fisken, Julie Johnson, Wendy Wagner, Cheri Crocker, Alice Reberger, Elizabeth Murray. (1963: The Shield, p. 31)

School children--Tacoma--1960-1970; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Private schools--Tacoma; Toys; Books; Shoes; Dolls;

Twelve Annie Wright Seminary lower school students gather around a large wooden circular table in March, 1963, as they pose for annual pictures. They are probably in the school's library. Each girl is wearing a dark plaid dress, which is the same uniform worn by younger students. Class 6, L-R as listed in the 1963 Annie Wright yearbook: First row: Margaret Brown, Jeanne Rowland, Carol-Anne Wilson, Diane Hamill, Treena Andersen, Peggy Rockwood. Second row: Cathy Agrelius, Carla Will, Debra Gress, Jane Long, Brynn Ann Foss, Linda Ross. (1963: The Shield, p. 32)

School children--Tacoma--1960-1970; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Private schools--Tacoma; Uniforms;

ca. 1963. Tacoma at night. View of two ships docked at the City Waterway in 1963 with lights from downtown buildings making blurred reflections on the calm water. This was probably part of the 1963 Richards Studio stock file. TPL-2270

Ships--Tacoma; City Waterway (Tacoma); Reflections;

ca. 1963. Two men examine plans while standing by a newly installed outdoor swimming pool. The inground pool is already filled with water and floaters divide the deep and shallow portions of the pool. The pool is not a typically shaped rectangular model. The area next to the pool has yet to be landscaped as small rocks and gravel are clearly present.

Swimming pools;

Richards stock file. Six years after construction of the new Tacoma Savings & Loan Association building at So. 9th & A Sts., work was begun in January, 1963, on expanding much needed parking for the facility. Shovels and cranes have already peeled away part of the building exposing brickwork. One passerby has paused to watch the machinery in action. Tacoma Savings & Loan had acquired the building at 816 A St. formerly occupied by Fuel Oil Service with the intention of demolishing the building to provide more parking space. The $50,000 project was headed by the architectural firm of Lea, Pearson and Richards who had designed the present Tacoma Savings & Loan building. (TNT 1-16-63, A-9)

Tacoma Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Construction--Tacoma--1960-1970;

ca. 1905. Copy of customer print, ordered by the City of Steilacoom. The photograph is of the Steilacoom business district around 1905. Board sidewalks lead up to area businesses along the main road. Steilacoom is the state's oldest incorporated town and the first county courthouse north of the Columbia was built there. By 1910, Steilacoom boasted a population of 430.

Business districts--Steilacoom--1900-1910;

Overhead view of Georgia-Pacific Corp. quarters on Ross Way. A few cars are parked outside Georgia-Pacific on April 9, 1963. One large truck appears to be in the process of loading boxes. Georgia-Pacific, dealers in wholesale plywood, had built a plant in the industrial Tideflats area near Thorne Rd. and E. 11th St.

Aerial photographs; Georgia-Pacific Corp. (Tacoma);

John Wallerich and his antique automobile were surrounded by fellow South Tacoma businessmen advertising the district's "Old Fashion Sidewalk Sale" to be held on July 19-20, 1963. The 1914 Chevrolet Royal Mail was parked outside of the new Food King supermarket at 3510 So. 56th St., near Puget Sound Avenue. Admiring the car were: Jake Schwitzer, Bob Briem, Wayne Hogan, Sgt. Carl Parker, Ray Harver, Fred Ludvig, Chuck Stanley, Lloyd Owings, Dr. M.A. Twiet, Mickey Hogan, and Bob Robinson. Photograph ordered by the News Tribune. (TNT 7-18-63, B-4)

Automobiles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Publicity photographs; Wallerich, John; Food King (Tacoma);

PGM 63 glides through calm waters on May 9, 1963. The J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. built this patrol boat for the U.S. government. A previous Martinac-built Motor Gunboat underwent sea trials in April, 1963. The PGM 63 would later be transferred to South Vietnam as the To Yen.

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boats--Tacoma;

A Fairliner employee examines plans while surrounded by a flotilla of boats in late April of 1963. The pleasure craft rest, not on the floor, but on wheeled carts for easier maneuvering. Fairliner was a division of Western Boat Building Co.

Boats--Tacoma; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

May, 1963, studio portrait of unidentified model displaying Weyerhaeuser's "Building & Remodeling Book." Written by Harry Walter, former home workshop editor of Popular Science Monthly, and published by Popular Library, the paperback contained 65 fascinating home improvement ideas. Complete, easy-to-do plans were included in this practical guide--four do-it-yourself garages, unique children's room, 28 new fences and space-deck backyard were just a few. For 50 cents, the reader could acquaint himself with fresh new ideas to improve a home and see the latest in new wood products. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Books; Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Tacoma);

Cropped May, 1963, photograph of a woman, glove removed, who is removing a copy of Weyerhaeuser's "Building & Remodeling Book" from its cardboard stand. The handy pocket-sized book retailed for 50 cents. Harry Walton, formerly of Popular Science Monthly, used his expertise in home workshop to detail 65 fascinating ideas for home improvement. The easy-to-do plans focused on using wood products and included an attic guest room, hi-fi wall, four-way closet, and modern carports. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Co.

Books; Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Tacoma); Gloves;

ca. 1963. Color photograph taken in the spring of 1963 showing unidentified warehouse, possibly on the Tideflats, with conveying machinery. Wood chips, sand, or gravel could be safely and efficiently stored. Photograph ordered by Chain Belt Co.

Conveying systems; Machinery;

Flagpole dedication in memory of Marcus Nalley. Solemn faces view the flag ceremonies on May 22, 1963, at Nalley's headquarters which honored founder Marcus Nalley. Members of the University of Puget Sound's Air Force ROTC are pictured raising the flag. In addition, a bronze cast of Nalley was also dedicated in front of 200 spectators. Previous ceremonies honoring Nalley included the Pierce County Board of Commissioners presentation to the Croatian-born Nalley of its "Outstanding Naturalized Citizen Award" in September, 1962, a month before his death. Nalley had died in his sleep on October 25, 1962, while at his game preserve, Nalley Dale, on the Puyallup River. Photograph ordered by Nalley's. (TNT 5-23-63, B-8)

Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Flags--United States; Flagpoles--Tacoma; Nalleys, Inc. (Tacoma);

Dining at the Winthrop Hotel. Four diners are enjoying a beautifully served meal at the Winthrop Hotel in April of 1963. Two waiters attend their table; one is preparing to pour from a bottle of wine while the other carefully displays a platter of onions, mushrooms and beef. The Winthrop had several banquet rooms, the Sabre Room, a coffee shop, and the remodeled and renamed Three Keys main dining room. Photograph ordered by the Winthrop Hotel.

Hotels--Tacoma--1960-1970; Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Waiters--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Two-story contemporary home of State Farm agent William O'Brien. The North Lexington St. home had a fenced back yard, natural landscaping, and patio area compete with lawn chairs and wooden picnic table. The second floor balcony extended the length of the house. Photograph ordered by Pierce County Federal Savings & Loan.

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; O' Brien, William--Homes & haunts; Fences--Tacoma;

Three car loads of "Red End Cheney Studs" are ready for transport on May 20, 1963. The lumber is stacked neatly on freight cars waiting on a railroad siding near the Texaco Tideflats service station on E. 11th St. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.

Lumber--Tacoma; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Railroad freight cars--Tacoma;

In 1963 Pacific Lutheran University celebrated the 30th anniversary of May Festival. In this May 3, 1963, photograph, a dashing young dancer is the object of several admiring gazes. Ronald Miller appears to have his pick of four young ladies for a Lithuanian folk dance; from left to right are : Dani Saxton, Rhoda Pappajohn, Jean Andrews and Dallas Schuler. Students practiced an entire year to bring the two-night folk dance festival to fruition. (TNT 5-5-63, D-14)

Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970; Festivals--Parkland--1960-1970; Folk dancing--Parkland--1960-1970; Students--Parkland--1960-1970; Miller, Ronald; Saxton, Dani; Pappajohn, Rhoda; Andrews, Jean; Schuler, Dallas;

Studio portrait on May 11, 1963, of songstress Josephine Sunday focuses on her raven black hairdo, arched dark eyebrows, and wide smile. It appears that she has placed her tiny signature on the right portion of the picture. A list of her songs apparently recorded on Birthstone Records included : "Every Little Tear," "Such a Little White," "I Love You," and "Lipstick Twist." Miss Sunday would be appearing as a guest recording star at the Wailers farewell concert held at the Crescent on May 11, 1963. Patrons 15-20 were permitted to attend the show at a cost of $1.25; chaperons were apparently supplied. Photograph ordered by Jerome Davis. TPL-5693 (TNT ad 5-10-63, A-11)

Sunday, Josephine; Singers;

Umbrella display. Puget Sound National Bank vice-presidents Arvie Harris and Vince Carlstrom pose with the bank's umbrella display on April 29, 1963. The accompanying sign states that people could borrow umbrellas when needed on rainy days and return them when the weather became sunny. Customer Ann Ball smiles at the bank officials while trying out a borrowed umbrella. The new free loan service of 36 umbrellas was located at the Main branch's entrance on Pacific Ave. (TNT 5-2-63, A-23)

Umbrellas; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Signs (Notices); Harris, Arvie; Carlstrom, Vincent A.; Ball, Ann;

Photographs were requested for a government report concerning the construction of a 275-ton powerhouse crane by Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma. The crane was ordered for the Barkley power plant on Kentucky's Cumberland River. This July 15, 1963, photograph shows the main hoist blocks and auxiliary hoist blocks.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1880. Nathaniel Orr's Wagon Shop. Nathaniel Orr was a pioneer wagon maker who had journeyed from Virginia in 1850 to eventually make his home and business in Steilacoom. The photograph of the Wagon Shop at 1811 Rainier St. is undated but perhaps taken in the 1880's. The man standing in the doorway is possibly Nathaniel Orr. The building appears to be a bit lopsided as blocks seem to be placed underneath to make it level. Information received from a reader indicates that Orr had built the house with chimney visible on the right of this photograph as a wagon shop in 1853-4 and built/repaired wagons on its bottom floor (accessible from what is now Rainier St.) When Orr wed in 1868, his wife convinced him to build his wagons somewhere other than in her home and thus this large Wagon Shop was constructed. Besides building wagons, he turned his hand to making necessities such as beds, tables, chairs, spinning wheels and even coffins. He also started a commercial orchard in town. Nathaniel Orr died in 1896 at the age of 69; his home and orchard would later be sold to the Steilacoom Historical Museum Assn. and be placed on the State and National Registry. The Wagon Shop operates as a living museum and has kept its original appearance. Photograph ordered by the Town of Steilacoom. (Town on the Sound, p. 32-36)

Houses--Steilacoom; Orr, Nathaniel--Homes & haunts;

ca. 1913. Customer copy of portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Raymond Moore. The couple is pictured as they appeared at the time of their wedding in 1913. The Moores would be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 1963 and would be honored at an open house in their home presented by their nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. and Mrs. Moore were married on August 13, 1913, in Creston. They have resided in Tacoma for 45 years. Mr. Moore was a painting contractor until his recent retirement. Photograph ordered by Gisela Stromczek. (TNT 8-18-63, D-13)

Moore, Charles Raymond; Moore, Charles Raymond--Family; Anniversaries--Tacoma--1960-1970;