Night time window display. Large sign behind display of shoes is ski scene which reads "There's a perfect Bone-Dry Shoe for every outdoor need" at the Bone-Dry Shoe Store in the Rust building.

Office buildings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rust Building (Tacoma); Bone Dry Shoe Store (Tacoma); Shoe stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; Window displays;

Bone Dry Shoe Manufacturing Company. Individual assembly process of making leather high-top work shoe and hiking boots which the company specialized in. Four men working at shoe crafting machines.

Bone-Dry Shoe Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Shoemakers; Shoe industry--Tacoma; Shoemaking--Tacoma; Factories--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Sepia February, 1935, photograph of Mayor George Smitley buying tickets from Mrs. A.J. Zeh and Mrs. J. Peter Healy, Philomathea Club members, for a lecture on "Underworld Activities." Despite the fact that the illustrated lecture was for women only, Mayor Smitley apparently purchased the tickets anyway as a civic contribution. The lecture would be accompanied by a large card party, both held in the auditorium at the Rhodes Brothers Department Store on February 26, 1935. Proceeds would benefit Bellarmine High School. ALBUM 11. (T.Times 2-15-35, p. 7, 2-25-35, p. 7)

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940; Zeh, A.J.--Family; Healy, J. Peter--Family;

Mayor George Smitley with the head of the Maccabees Lodge. Mayor Smitley (L) and C.L. Briggs, supreme record-keeper of the national order of Maccabees exchange handshakes in this February, 1935, sepia photograph. The Order of Maccabees was headquartered in Detroit and was a fraternal benefit society that provided life, health and accident insurance for its members. Mr. Briggs had visited Tacoma over the weekend as he was making a national tour of inspection. He had addressed a state field conference preparing for a state membership drive and planned to later speak in Seattle at the Maccabees temple. ALBUM 11. (T.Times 2-5-35, p. 4)

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Order of Maccabees; Briggs, C.L.;

John A. "Jack" Bolton operated Jack's Lunch, "Home of the World's Largest Hot Dog" in Tacoma's Proctor District. Judging from the crowd, it was a popular local gathering place. Jack and his wife Ethel lived in an upstairs apartment. In 1938, he opened Jack's Tavern next door at 2622 No. Proctor. Soon after, it became known as the North End Tavern under new owners. Subsequent owners operated the Steak House restaurant at the 2624 Proctor location for many years.

Play "Little Black Sambo," presented by the Junior League of Tacoma. Cast on stage. The Junior League presented the childrens' play "Little Black Sambo" February 23-23 at the Little Theatre. (filed with Argentum)

Junior League (Tacoma); Costumes; Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clubs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1930-1940;

This is S.A. Andrews' Seattle store featuring women's apparel as viewed on February 26, 1935. Mr. Andrews had a Tacoma store at 9th & Broadway at the same time. Both locations had similar facades with uncluttered windows of hats, suits and coats. G56.1-090

Andrews Women's Apparel (Seattle); Clothing stores--Seattle; Facades--Seattle; Window displays--Seattle;

Mr. S.A. Andrews is seated at the rear of his Seattle Women's Apparel store on February 26, 1935. Both his Tacoma store, located for years at 9th & Broadway, and his Seattle location had very similar exteriors as well as interior layouts. This extended interior view notes the muted wall-to-wall carpet and air of spaciousness with the high ceilings and open floor plan. Chairs are handily placed for waiting customers and hats and clothing are side-by-side. G56.1-089

Andrews Women's Apparel (Seattle); Clothing stores--Seattle; Merchandise displays--Seattle--1930-1940; Hats--1930-1940; Andrews, Samuel A.;

Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra Bass Viol players. The musicians are, left to right, Joe St. Jean, Aubrey L. Atkins, Kenneth Keigley and Robert McQuarrie. The orchestra was rehearsing for its third concert of the season. (T. Times 3/23/1935, pg. 1)

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

1935 Daffodil Festival Queen. 23-year-old Margaret Thomas of Sumner was the Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival's second-ever queen. She was the first chosen from a field of ten contestants in 1935; Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Wooten was selected by committee without a contest the previous year. Miss Thomas is pictured looking pensively at the camera while holding an enormous bouquet of daffodils.

Thomas, Margaret; Beauty contestants--Sumner; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1935 : Sumner);

Members of the flute section of the Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra prepare for the third concert of the season. The flautists are, left to right, Ruth Clark, Lois May Morton and Patricia Langdon. (T. Times 3/23/1935, pg. 1)

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

The Tacoma Better Home Exposition held at the Armory March 30- April 6, 1935. Tacoma's first federal housing exposition was designed to show Southwest Washington just what could be done under the federal housing act, which encouraged home modernization and new construction. Over 50 exhibitors from across the country contributed. This particular exhibit was sponsored by Pacific First Federal Savings and Loan Association and the Tacoma Society of Architects. It offers information on home loans- to buy, build or remodel and refinancing. Of special interest is the model home in the glass case built by then 13 year old budding architect Alan Liddle. Alan was the son of Abram and Myrtle Liddle at 821 No. Steele. We have the senior Liddle's occupation listed as real estate, mortgage loans, insurance and rentals. Alan Liddle went on to study architecture and returned to Tacoma to set up his firm. He has won many awards for his original Northwest homes. (TDL 3/31/1935, pg. 1; T.Times 4/1/1935, pg. 8-9)

Liddle, Alan C.--Associated objects; Architects; Architectural models; Exhibitions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Events--Tacoma--1930-1940; State Armory (Tacoma); Tacoma Better Home Exposition (Tacoma);

Large sales booth sponsored by Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association and the Tacoma Society of Architects with displays of house plans under signage: "Buy, Build, Remodel, Refinance." The Tacoma Better Home Exposition was held at the Armory March 30- April 6, 1935. Tacoma's first federal housing exposition was designed to show Southwest Washington just what could be done under the federal housing act, which encouraged home modernization and new construction. Over 50 exhibitors from across the country contributed. (TDL 3/31/1935, pg. 1; T.Times 4/1/1935, pg. 8-9) (Argentum)

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Events--Tacoma--1930-1940; State Armory (Tacoma); Tacoma Better Home Exposition (Tacoma);

Members of the 65 instrument Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra prepare for their third concert of the season. They are, left to right, bassoonist Lloyd Hildebrand and french horn players James N. Jensen and Glenn Dodge. (T. Times 3/23/1935, pg. 1)

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

Margaret Thomas, crowned Queen Margaret I of the 1935 Greater Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival, smiles serenely over her bouquet of daffodils. The twenty three year old from Sumner was the first Queen chosen in an actual contest. Queen Margaret was selected from a field of ten candidates. The very first Festival Queen, Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Wooten, was selected by a committee without a contest. Until the mid-1950s, the Queen was always from Sumner or Puyallup, the birthplaces of the daffodil industry.

In March of 1934, Eugene Linden conducted the first public performance by the original Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra. The group was made up of 40 local musicians, plus 20 borrowed from neighboring orchestras. At 21 years of age, northwest born conductor and musical shooting star Eugene Linden began looking around for an orchestra to call his own. His sights fell on Tacoma, large and cultural enough to support a symphony but lacking one. He came here, knowing no one and lacking powerful supporters, and by his love of music, charm and determination attracted musicians dedicated to forming a symphony orchestra. Linden later directed the Seattle Symphony from 1947-1950 and founded the regional Pacific Northwest Grand Opera Company. After the opera company folded due to financial problems, he dropped from the limelight. (T. Times 3/23/1935, pg. 1)

Linden, Eugene; Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra (Tacoma); Conductors; Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Diminutive Robert Dykeman was caught in the act of fishing for votes by Patrolman Bill Herbst, left, and Sgt. Bill Christilaw, right. Dykeman was running for Park Commissioner in the March 12, 1935 election. Four foot four inch Robert Dykeman, never one to let his size deter his committment to the city and county, ran for a number of political offices. He served as County Clerk for 16 years. He died in 1969 at the age of 63. (T. Times 3/5/1935, pg. 1)

Political campaigns; Dwarfs--Tacoma; People associated with politics & government; Dykeman, Robert; Herbst, Bill; Christilaw, Bill; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma);

Patrolman Bill Herbst (left) and Sgt. Bill Christilaw have caught Robert L. Dykeman "fishing for votes" as the March 12, 1935, election for Park Commissioner drew near. Mr. Dykeman did not let his small stature deter him from running for office. Although he did not win this political race, he did become County Clerk in the late 1940s, a position he held until his death at age 69 in 1963.

Dykeman, Robert; Political campaigns; People associated with politics & government; Dwarfs--Tacoma; Herbst, Bill; Christilaw, Bill; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma); Fishing & hunting gear;

L. C. Wilson, of Grandview Ranch in Colville Washington, hitches his cross bred "catalo" to his covered wagon for a 4,000 mile tour. "Jumbo," the catalo- also sometimes called a beefalo, was produced by breeding an American buffalo with a domestic cow. Jumbo and Mr. Wilson toured over 4,000 miles in a covered wagon to publicize and raise funds to hybridize the new animal species. "Jumbo" had the distinction of being the only existing male of his species. (T. Times 3/7/1935, pg. 10)

Livestock; Meat industry; Wilson, L. C.;

L. C. Wilson, of Grandview Ranch in Colville Washington, poses with the newest taste sensation on the hoof, the "catalo." The catalo is produced by breeding an American bison with a domestic cow. Mr. Wilson and his catalo "Jumbo" toured over 4,000 miles in a covered wagon to publicize and raise funds to hybridize the new animal species. (T. Times 3/7/1935, pg. 10)

Livestock; Meat industry; Wilson, L. C.;

Jumbo, a catalo, with his owner L. C. Wilson of Grandview Ranch in Colville, Washington. A catalo (sometimes spelled cattalo) is an animal produced by cross-breeding an American bison and beef cattle. They are also known as beefalo. Jumbo and Mr. Wilson toured over 4,000 miles in a covered wagon to publicize and raise funds to hybridize the new animal species. (T. Times 3/7/1935, pg. 10)

Livestock; Meat industry; Wilson, L. C.;

The crowning of Margaret Thomas as Queen Margaret I kicks off the celebrations of the 1935 Daffodil Festival. The queen is being crowned in Sumner, the city that she represents. Queen Margaret is pictured on her throne surrounded by, left to right, Frank Chervenka, Billie Barto, Irma Jane Janig, flower girl Nancy Zech, Olive Chervenka, Evelyn Mellinger and Stewart Brown. The throne is liberally decorated with daffodils. The 1935 festival was the second annual floral tribute. (TNT 3/23/1935, pg. 1) (filed with Argentum)

Thomas, Margaret; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1935 : Sumner); Daffodils; Coronations--1930-1940; Chervenka, Frank; Barto, Billie; Janig, Irma Jane; Zech, Nancy; Chervenka, Olive; Mellinger, Evelyn; Brown, Stewart;

The Adelphian Choral Society of the College of Puget Sound poses beside their motor coach prior to leaving on March 21, 1935 for a 19 day singing trip to Eastern Washington. The group will sing in 22 Northwest cities. (T. Times 3/22/1935, pg. 1)

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

The Adelphian Choral Society tour is put on hold while Miss Ana May Stotler comes to the rescue of an embarrassed Scott Huston who tore his trousers while getting into the bus on March 21, 1935. The Choral Society of the College of Puget Sound is leaving on a 19 day singing trip to Eastern Washington. During the tour, they will sing in 22 Northwest cities. (T. Times 3/22/1935, pg. 1) (filed with Argentum)

Huston, Scott; Stotler, Ana May; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Adelphian Choral Society (Tacoma);

Margaret Thomas is crowned Queen Margaret I of the 1935 Daffodil Festival in Sumner on March 22, 1935. The 23 year old beauty is from Sumner. The new queen, bearing a bouquet of sunny daffodils, smiles at Frank Chervenka (right), bulb grower and daffodil authority, who is also president of the Sumner Chamber of Commerce. They are separated by Stewart Brown and Nancy Zech, whose faces peek over a mound of daffodils. (TNT 3/23/1935, pg. 1)

Thomas, Margaret; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1935 : Sumner); Daffodils; Coronations--Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival--1930-1940; Chervenka, Frank; Brown, Stewart; Zech, Nancy;

1935 Daffodil Queen Margaret I is pictured on her parade float with her four attendants. Queen Margaret Thomas is second from left. The 23 year old beauty represented Sumner in the pageant. The four attendants are, left to right, Irma Jane Janig of Sumner, Olive Chervenka of Sumner, Billie Barto of Puyallup and Evelyn Mellinger of Tacoma. The girls smile brightly in the crisp spring weather as they wait for the parade to start.

Thomas, Margaret; Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1935 : Tacoma); Janig, Evelyn Jane; Chervenka, Olive; Barto, Billie; Mellinger, Evelyn;

The 6th Avenue Business Men's Club entry in the 1935 Daffodil Parade and the winner of the $25 Sweepstakes prize for best float. The float features a flora replica of the Narrows Bridge. Disaster was narrowly averted the night before the parade when decorators ran out of flowers at midnight with the float unfinished. A delegation of volunteers journeyed out to pick 3,000 daffodils by moonlight at the Fox Island fields of Arthur Wright. The float was finished and declared the best of the fifty entered floats. It has over 18,000 blooms. (T. Times 3/25/1935, pg. 16) (filed with Argentum)

Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1935 : Tacoma);

The John Dower Lumber Co. float in the 1935 Daffodil Parade. This floral tribute was the first prize winner in Division IV, commercial entries. It displayed a miniature house, all constructed of daffodils, with real glass windows.

Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1935 : Tacoma);

The viewing stand for the 1935 Daffodil Parade, a daffodil fountain erected in Broadway Square, at 9th and Broadway. The framework for the fountain was 25 feet square and 25 feet high and was constructed by carpenters on loan from the Fisher Co., Rhodes Department store and the Hotel Winthrop. Into its chicken wire framework were thrust 100,000 daffodil blossoms, giving it a fresh, sunny yellow glow. Over 175,000 blossoms were used to decorate Pacific Avenue and over a million were used on the floats. (filed with Argentum)

Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1935 : Tacoma);