ca. 1938. National Bank of Washington, South 12th and Pacific Avenue. Sandstone renaissance style building designed by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects in 1920 for National Bank of Tacoma on site previously occupied by the Rudolph Knabel Bakery. (filed with Argentum)

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

Nursing graduates of 1938 pose on the steps of St. Joseph's Hospital in their uniforms without capes. The 24 graduates of the nursing program will receive their diplomas June 2, 1938 in St. Leo's auditorium. (T. Times 6/3/1958, pg. 5- see photo caption in paper for names) (filed with Argentum)

Nurses--Tacoma; Nursing--Tacoma; Nuns--Tacoma; Medical students--Tacoma; Medical education--Tacoma; St. Joseph's Hospital & School of Nursing (Tacoma);

ca. 1938. Nurses who formed an orchestra at St. Joseph's hospital, circa 1938. Portrait of six women in nurse's uniforms and three men in St. Joseph's Hospital sweaters, with instruments. (filed with Argentum)

Nurses--Tacoma; Nursing--Tacoma; St. Joseph's Hospital & School of Nursing (Tacoma); Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Daisy (Mrs. George W.) Osgood, left, pours coffee from antique silver urn as Mrs. C. A. Rouse and Emily Rouse inspect heirloom dresses stored in metal chest. Items have been in the Osgood family for many years. (T. Times, 1/29/1938, p. 6).

Osgood, Daisy; Rouse, Emily; Antiques; Clothing & dress--1850-1860;

Park Lodge School; 4th & 5th grades, June 1938.

Park Lodge School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1930-1940; School children--Lakewood--1930-1940;

Peoples Department Store, Women's wear department. Dresses hang from racks, while sweaters are folded neatly on display tables.

Peoples (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma;

Peoples Department Store, Cosmetic, Perfume and Toiletries Department.

Peoples (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma;

The Red Pig, located one-half mile beyond Fife on the Tacoma-Seattle Highway (Highway 99), opened in May of 1937. Operated by Earl Smith, it had a 100% union staff, and a completely modern "all electric" kitchen. The list of electric devices found in the Red Pig included a heavy duty electric range, a 100 gallon electric hot water tank, an electric refrigerator and freezer, and a wide selection of electric appliances. They even had an electric cash register - and a jukebox. This photograph was taken in January of 1938. The restaurant re-opened in October of 1938, under the new management of Joe and Bernice Fox. (TDL 5/23/1937 p.B-9; T. Times 10/26/1938, pg. 7)

Red Pig Restaurant (Fife); Restaurants--Fife--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. "Red Pig," under new management of Joe, behind counter left, and Bernice, right, Fox. It's about eight minutes to twelve and the counter seats are filled with customers being waited on. The "Red Pig" has recently reopened under new management after being remodeled. It is located on the Tacoma-Seattle Highway, about 1/2 mile east of Fife. (T. Times 10/26/1938, pg. 7) (filed with Argentum)

Red Pig Restaurant (Fife); Restaurants--Fife--1930-1940; Restaurant workers; Fox, Bernice; Fox, Joe;

ca. 1938. The "Red Pig" restaurant's kitchen is the scene for this photograph. The restaurant was under new management. The management team was composed of Joe Fox, at the grill, and Bernice Fox, getting food from the refrigerator. The restaurant was located on (now) Hwy. 99, about half a mile past Fife. It was noted for its modern "all electric" kitchen. The specialties of the house were steak and chicken dinners, although the new management was emphasizing hamburgers. (T. Times 10/26/1938, pg. 7) (filed with Argentum)

Red Pig Restaurant (Fife); Restaurants--Fife--1930-1940; Restaurant workers; Fox, Bernice; Fox, Joe;

Barbara Ann Reed and her mother, Gertrude (Mrs. William B.) Reed, go over the Beethoven composition that Barbara Ann will be performing in concert soon with her violin. Mrs. Reed plays a difficult portion on the piano while Barbara Ann observes in this November, 1938, photograph.

Reed, William B.--Family; Families--Tacoma--1930-1940; Reed, Gertrude; Reed, Barbara Ann; Violins; Pianos;

Barbara Ann Reed, daughter of William B. and Gertrude Reed, was preparing for an upcoming concert with the help of her mother in November of 1938. She stands close to a piano while holding her violin. Mrs. Reed is seated at the piano with one hand on the keys. The Reeds resided at 3409 North 21st St. in Tacoma.

Reed, William B.--Family; Reed, Gertrude; Reed, Barbara Ann; Violins; Pianos; Families--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Max Frolic's, a distinctively modern "Dreamhouse" diner opened on May 26, 1938, on old Highway 99 in Lakewood. Max Frolic and William Thornburg, owners of the popular Art-deco-style roadside restaurant, provided service 24-hours a day. Frolic, a violinist and orchestra/band leader, decorated the interior with autographed photographs of show business and sports stars. Current owners call the place "Maxie's". Ordered by Johnson Cox Company. (TNT, 5/25/1938, p. 9). (filed with Argentum)

Restaurants--Lakewood--1930-1940; Max Frolic's Restaurant (Lakewood);

Capps' Baseball Team from Stanley School. Large group of boys holding baseball bats, baseball gloves, and balls. Coach is in the center of the group with team mascot dog in front of him. Photograph taken in March of 1938. (filed with Argentum)

School children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Group portraits; Stanley Elementary School (Tacoma); Baseball--Tacoma--1930-1940; Baseball players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Dogs--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1939. Drum and Bugle Corps, "Daughters of United Spanish War Veterans." (filed with Argentum)

Spanish-American War, 1898--Veterans--Family; Daughters of United Spanish War Veterans (Tacoma);

Society pictures from a tea honoring graduating seniors and hosted by Miss Louise Purdy at the Woman's Clubhouse. Group of four girls pictured at table, one girl is pouring tea, three others watching her. The girls are, left to right, Lucille Decker, Louise Purdy, Irene Doten and Dorothy Purdy. Miss Doten and Miss Decker presided at the tea service. (T. Times 6/4/1938, pg. 9)

Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Decker, Lucille; Purdy, Louise; Doten, Irene; Purdy, Dorothy;

Lincoln High School Class of 1938 graduation at the Armory. A girl is standing at the microphone in front of graduates delivering a speech. (filed with Argentum)

Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); State Armory (Tacoma);

On November 30, 1938, with the contracts awarded and construction assured, the "Narrows Bridge Gang" held their final meeting at the Winthrop Hotel. The group representing all parts of the city had formed in January of 1936 and held weekly luncheon meetings. Their purpose was to urge the construction of a bridge across the Narrows. Pictured are: front row, left to right, M.G. Tennent, H.H. Brouse, Walter Morrissette, P.W. Bourgaize and Frank Walsh. Middle row: Hy Mandles, C.F. Mason, J. P. Lesher, J.T. McCutcheon, W.B. Hamilton and C.E. Hogberg. Back row: Jos. M. Mallery, C.F. Knecht, Dr. Josiah S. Davies, Wm A. Osborne and A.O. Andreasen. (T. Times 12/1/1938, pg. 4) (filed with Argentum)

Suspension bridges--Tacoma; Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma);

On November 30, 1938, with the contracts awarded and construction assured, the "Narrows Bridge Gang" held their final meeting at the Winthrop Hotel. The group representing all parts of the city had formed in January of 1936 and held weekly luncheon meetings. Their purpose was to urge the construction of a bridge across the Narrows. Pictured are: front row, left to right, M.G. Tennent, H.H. Brouse, Walter Morrissette, P.W. Bourgaize and Frank Walsh. Middle row: Hy Mandles, C.F. Mason, J. P. Lesher, J.T. McCutcheon, W.B. Hamilton and C.E. Hogberg. Back row: Jos. M. Mallery, C.F. Knecht, Dr. Josiah S. Davies, Wm A. Osborne and A.O. Andreasen. (T. Times 12/1/1938, pg. 4) (filed with Argentum)

Suspension bridges--Tacoma; Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma);

ca. 1938. Anna H. (Mrs. Chester) Thorne residence, Georgian Revival style home, built circa 1938. Grand curved staircase and patterned inlaid flooring. (Filed with Argentum)

Thorne, Anna--Homes & haunts;

ca. 1938. Anna H. (Mrs. Chester) Thorne residence, Georgian Revival style home, built circa 1938. Dining room, with built in shelves on either side of the doorway displaying glassware and china. (Filed with Argentum)

Thorne, Anna--Homes & haunts; Dining rooms--Tacoma--1930-1940;

From 1938 to 1949, Lloyd Suiter owned and operated Lloyd Suiter Inc., at 2302 Pacific Ave. It was the authorized dealership for U.S. Tires and the largest tire recapping plant in Tacoma. In March of 1938, shortly after they opened for business, Lloyd Suiter Inc. joined with Morford-Blangy Motors in a car give-a-way contest. The winner was to receive a free Ford V8 sedan. (filed with Argentum)

Tire industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tires; Contests--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lloyd Suiter Tire Co. (Tacoma);

Schoenfeld's Furniture. Studio display of toys. Model of an airport with two circulating planes. (filed with Argentum)

Toys; Furniture stores--Tacoma; Home furnishings stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; L. Schoenfeld & Sons (Tacoma);

Schoenfeld's Furniture. Studio display of toys. Archery and golf toy sets. (filed with Argentum)

Toys; Furniture stores--Tacoma; Home furnishings stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; L. Schoenfeld & Sons (Tacoma);

Photograph ordered by "Hiway Truck Wrecking Company." View of a rebuilt truck for McLean's, pulling a long, flatbed trailer. The truck is parked at an intersection beside a power pole and rural mailboxes. Billboard across the highway is advertising Super Pyro antifreeze, "it tames old man winter." A timber yard lies beyond the billboard. The company listed in the Richards records as "Hiway Truck Wrecking" is possibly the Highway Truck Equipment Company at 3224 South Tacoma Way. The company is listed in the 1938 City Directory as auto wreckers.

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

Cooney Transfer Company truck and trailer built by Highway Truck Company. Highway Truck Co. was located at 3224 South Tacoma Way and specialized in manufacturing hoists and bodies for dump trucks, trailers of all types, truck alterations and brake installations. (T. Times 9/30/1938, p. 8). (filed with Argentum)

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

Caterpillar engine belonging to contractor J. D. Shotwell on the back of a General Motors cabover-type truck in front of Tacoma GMC Truck Company. Workmen loading a spare tire, drum of grease or oil waiting to be loaded.

Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma GMC Truck Co. (Tacoma);

Schoenfeld's Furniture, China and Glassware department. Shelves are crammed full of vases and other pottery. Photograph taken in November of 1938. (filed with Argentum)

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

148th Field Artillery Band with instruments. Group will play at Military Ball on May 20. Under director, Warrant Officer Louis G. Werson, the band won the state championship at Camp Murray encampment in 1938. The 148th F.A. was headquartered in Tacoma. (T. Times 5/12/1939, p. 20).

Washington National Guard, 148th F.A. Band (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military uniforms; Military personnel; Military bands;

Construction of Tacoma Municipal Water Works Building. I.F. Laukes (Pacific Banknote Company). Exterior showing two sides of building. (filed with Argentum)

Waterworks--Tacoma; Municipal services--Tacoma; Painting--Tacoma--1930-1940; Public utility companies--Tacoma; Tacoma Dept. of Public Utilities, Water Division (Tacoma);