New officers of the Tacoma Club pose after their election October 19, 1942 in their clubrooms located in the Washington Building. Seated, left to right, are Lyle Abrahamson, vice president, and Fred Walker, president. Standing are James E. Fowler, treasurer, E.N. Eisenhower, trustee, and L.R. Bonneville, secretary. (T. Times 10/20/1942, pg. 3)

Tacoma Club (Tacoma); Abrahamson, Lyle; Walker, Fred; Fowler, James E.; Eisenhower, Edgar;

On December 17, 1942, the Tacoma Lions Club held its annual Christmas party at the new Tacoma Boys Club, 711 So. 25th Street. Welcoming the Lions to the Club is Vincent Russell, center, managing director of the Boys Club. Pictured left to right are Paul Newman, Harry J. Lynch, Russell, Maj. Earl Williams of the Salvation Army and A. T. Norman. Forty underprivileged boys were the guests of the Lions at the banquet and received gifts as well. The Lions also dedicated the locker room at the Club that they had equipped and furnished. (TNT 12/18/1942, pg. 9; 12/16/1942, pg. 13)

Lions Club (Tacoma); Salvation Army (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Holidays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boys Club (Tacoma);

Mrs. Robert D. Chamness, Mrs. Frank E. Kelly and Mrs. Wilbur J. Larson (l-r), members of the S.A. Perkins Orthopedic Guild, display handmade gilded wall decorations for purchase as possible gifts to brighten the 1963 holiday season. These, and other Christmas gifts, would be sold at the Holiday Bazaar held on November 13, 1963, at the home of Mrs. Kelly. The S.A. Perkins Orthopedic Guild was one of many Tacoma-area guilds who raised funds for charitable purposes. All proceeds from the bazaar would be earmarked for the Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. (TNT 11-10-63, D-4)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, S.A. Perkins Orthopedic Guild (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--Tacoma--1960-1970; Chamness, Robert D.--Family; Kelly, Frank E.--Family; Larson, Wilbur J.--Family; Decorations--Tacoma; Christmas gifts;

ca. 1943. Publicity for St. Patrick's Stag Night at University-Union Club. (work order dated 1/13/1943) Picture possibly from March of 1943.

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Men--Clubs--Tacoma;

Community Chest. Portrait artist and subject at 13th and Pacific U.S.O. Volunteers provided many services for the military men stationed here. In January of 1943, portrait artist Laurie MacLeod posed with her painting of Chief Petty Officer Joe Catanzinto, of Punxsutawney, Penn., and the model himself. Mr. Catazinto drew the lucky number in the Wednesday contest at the USO Club at 13th & Pacific and won the sitting and portrait. He planned to send it to his family back home. Mrs. MacLeod held the drawing while her husband Robert MacLeod, also an artist, attended his Coast Guard Reserve meeting. The couple has a studio in New York until four years prior when they moved to this area and built a home at Lakota Beach. (TNT 2/3/1943, pg. 1)

USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Military personnel--Tacoma; Portraits; MacLeod, Laurie; Catanzinto, Joe;

Portrait artist Laurie MacLeod paused in her painting to admire her likeness of Chief Petty Officer Joe Catanzinto, of Punxsutawney, Penn. Mr. Catanzinto drew the lucky number at the USO Club at 13th & Pacific, winning the free sitting and portrait. He plans to send it back home to his family. Mrs. MacLeod held a drawing each Wednesday night while her husband Robert MacLeod, a marine artist, attended his Coast Guard Reserve meeting. The couple had a studio in New York until four years prior when they came to the area and built a home at Lakota Beach. (TNT 2/3/1943, pg. 1)

USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Military personnel--Tacoma; Portraits; MacLeod, Laurie; Catanzinto, Joe;

During WWII, the USOs in Tacoma did much more then sponsor dances and provide "r and r" for the troops at home - as important as those services were. This photograph from January 1943 shows "mending night" at the Tacoma USO at 415 So. 13th St. Trousers were hemmed, patches were sewn on, and caps were mended with a motherly touch and a warm smile. Left to right, back row: Mrs. John Troutt is doing some mending for Seaman Chuck McCoy while PFC Richard Botelho looks on; next is Pvt. Andrew Motes. Front row: Seaman 1st Class Dean McCullough holds the spool of thread while Mrs. Ethyle Ferris mends his cap. Marcella (Mrs. Frank) LaFleur is seen at the sewing machine and Corp. Allen Hults stands on a box while Mrs. Ruth Christensen mends the hem of his trousers. (T.Times 2/3/1943 p.16)

USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; McCoy, Chuck; Botelho, Richard; Motes, Andrew; McCullough, Dean; Ferris, Ethyle; LaFleur, Marcella; Hults, Allen; Christensen, Ruth; Sewing;

During WWII, the USOs in Tacoma did much more then sponsor dances and provide "r and r" for the troops at home - as important as those services were. This photograph from January 1943 shows "mending night" at the Tacoma USO at 415 So. 13th St. Trousers were hemmed, patches were sewn on, and caps were mended with a motherly touch and a warm smile. Left to right, back row: Mrs. John Troutt is doing some mending for Seaman Chuck McCoy while PFC Richard Botelho looks on; next is Pvt. Andrew Motes. Front row: Seaman 1st Class Dean McCullough holds the spool of thread while Mrs. Ethyle Ferris mends his cap. Marcella (Mrs. Frank) LaFleur is seen at the sewing machine and Corp. Allen Hults stands on a box while Mrs. Ruth Christensen mends the hem of his trousers. (T.Times 2/3/1943 p.16)

USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; McCoy, Chuck; Botelho, Richard; Motes, Andrew; McCullough, Dean; Ferris, Ethyle; LaFleur, Marcella; Hults, Allen; Christensen, Ruth; Sewing;

A small four person combo plays at the party on February 23, 1943, following the installation of officers at the Rudder Club, 1131 Commerce St.

Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);

Three couples smile for the camera on February 23, 1943 at the social event following the installation of new officers at the Rudder Club, 1131 Commerce St.

Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);

Installation of officers at Rudder Club. Posed against the flocked wallpaper of the Rudder Club are its new officers, installed February 23, 1943. The Rudder Club is believed to be a forerunner of the Propeller Club. It was a social club formed around August of 1942 and it catered primarily to shipyard employees. Photo ordered by Sea-Tac Shipyards.

Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);

This busy trio took time out for a coffee break in March of 1943. When not busy rolling surgical dressings or helping to run the canteens, they were raising money for the War Fund Drive. Pictured, left to right, are Mrs. Rufus Christian, Mrs. Francis H. Sweetland (pouring coffee), and Mrs. Henry DuFour. (TNT 3/7/1943, pg. A-8)

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; War bonds & funds; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The tireless women of the Pierce County Red Cross marshall up their forces and head out to raise money for the War Fund Drive, held during the month of March, 1943. The money will be used to help the Red Cross reach its goal of serving the armed forces at home and abroad, their families and the prisoners of war. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Keith Goodman, Mrs. Clarence Shank, Mrs. Vern Johnson, Mrs. O.F. Brunswick, Mrs. Douglas C. Welch, Mrs.C.O. Lynn, and Mrs. G. Elmore McMaster. (TNT 3/7/1943, pg. A-8)

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; War bonds & funds; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950;

In March of 1943, those tireless home front volunteers, the good women of the American Red Cross, were performing double duty- their regular job plus endless fund raising for the War Fund Drive. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Morley Brotman, unidentified, Mrs. James P. MacPherson, unidentified, Mrs. Otto Drum. (T. Times 3/7/1943, pg. A-8)

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; War bonds & funds; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950;

During the month of March 1943, the tireless ladies of the Pierce County American Red Cross performed double duty. They filled their usual volunteer positions with the Red Cross and raised money for the War Fund Drive as well. Grace Holt Larsen (Mrs. Orrin B. Larsen), left, holds one of the posters promoting the work of the Red Cross Nurses' Aides. Also admiring the poster are, left to right, Mrs. Albert Miller and Mrs. Gus W. Viert. Mrs. Larsen was an outstanding nurses' aide; from the time of her capping in November to March, she had served 730 volunteer hours in the area hospitals. (TNT 3/7/1943, pg. A-8)

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; War bonds & funds; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950;

In March of 1943, the untiring women of the Pierce County American Red Cross were doing double duty, performing their regular duties as well as raising money for the March War Fund Drive. Their local goal was $194,000, part of the national 125 million quota. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Morley Brotman, Mrs. Charles F. Grover, Mrs. James P. Macpherson, Mrs. A.D. Fay and Mrs. Otto Drum. They wear the suits of the Motor Corps, the white shirtwaist and veil of the Production Service and the gray cotton uniform of the Hospital and Recreation Service. (TNT 3/7/1943, pg. A-8)

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; War bonds & funds; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Members of the Red Cross Motor Corps load medical supplies for Fort Lewis into their vehicle, as well as posters urging donations to the War Fund Drive. During March of 1943, the ladies of the Pierce County Red Cross were performing double duty, doing their regular duties plus seeking donations for the fund. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Clinton Reynolds, Mrs. D.M. Woods, Mrs. Hazel Rushmore and Mrs. Lyle Abrahamson. (TNT 3/7/1943, pg. A-8)

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; War bonds & funds; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Members of the Red Cross Motor Corps load materials into their vehicle for transportation to Ft. Lewis. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Lyle Abrahamson, Mrs. Hazel Rushmore, Mrs. D. M. Woods and Mrs. Clinton Reynolds.

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; War bonds & funds; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Tacoma Central Labor Council donation to Pierce County Foundation. [Also dated 02-17-1943]

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Gifts; Central Labor Council (Tacoma); Pierce County Foundation (Tacoma);

The new Board of the Spinster Club. Officers are, left to right, Virginia Austin, Ann Baillargeon, Katherine Foss and Mary Marush. Members of the Club will be hosting a dance honoring the Officers of the Army Air Corps at McChord Field. The dance will be held Friday in the Junior ballroom of the Hotel Winthrop. Music will be supplied by the Brad Bannon Orchestra. The decorating theme will be silver bombers against a sky of blue. (T. Times 3/13/1943, pg. 4)

Spinster Club (Tacoma); Austin, Virginia; Baillargeon, Ann; Foss, Katherine; Marush, Mary;

Members of the Tacoma Ad Club show off their awards during luncheon at the Elks Club on October 21, 1964. Man seated in the center of the group holds a certificate given to the Cole Weber Advertising agency. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Ad Club.

Tacoma Advertising Club (Tacoma); Awards;

The first Pierce County chapter of the national organization of Minute Maids stopped in their quest to sell war bonds to pose for the photographer on April 21, 1943. They were (l to r) Kay Woods - leader, Jean Connor, Barbara Engberg, Lucille Ludwick and Lucia Kisducak. They arrived suddenly and unannounced at group meetings, never staying for more than three minutes, and sold bonds. These particular maids are believed to be from the College of Puget Sound. (TNT 4/23/1943, pg. 1- picture, T.Times 4/23/1943 p.11)

National Organization of Minute Maids (Pierce County); War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Connor, Jean; Engberg, Barbara; Woods, Kay; Ludwick, Lucille; Kisducak, Lucia;

Photographed at the Hotel Winthrop on April 21, 1943, three days later on Saturday the 24th five members of the new Pierce County Chapter of the National Organization of Minute Maids made their first public appearance at the war bond sale at Liberty Center, 800 Broadway. Minute Maids (l to r) Jean Connor, Barbara Engberg, Kay Woods - leader, Lucille Ludwick and Lucia Kisducak were encouraging Tacomans to buy war stamps and "Avenge Tokyo Raiders Bonds". Those who purchased a war bond could have a ride in an army jeep - with one of the Minute Maids - as a special bonus. They could also have a jeep named after their wife, husband, son, daughter, or favorite club, to have their own jeep fight for them on a foreign field. (T.Times 4/23/1943 p.11)

National Organization of Minute Maids (Pierce County); War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Connor, Jean; Engberg, Barbara; Woods, Kay; Ludwick, Lucille; Kisducak, Lucia;

Four members of the College of Puget Sound Minute Maids, under the direction of Kay Woods, pose in a jeep during the city wide bond rally April 24, 1943 at the Liberty Center. They are at the rally to sell war stamps and convert stamp albums into "Avenge Tokyo Raiders' Bonds." For purchasing a series E bond ($18.75 and up), a citizen got a free ride in a jeep. For the purchase of a $1,000 bond, one could have any name (except that of a commercial organization) painted on a jeep. (TNT 4/23/1943, pg. 1; TNT 4/25/43, pg. 1)

National Organization of Minute Maids (Pierce County); War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950;

In 1943 the Poggie Club raffled off an Evinrude Zephyr outboard motor to raise money for their annual Father-Son Derby. Eugene Rubattino, right, was the proud winner. He received his prize at the Washington Hardware Company, 921-23 Commerce Street, from (l to r) Clarence Johnson, Club president, and Everett L. "Tiny" Reynolds, Club Sec. (T. Times 5/5/1943 p.14)

Poggie Club (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat engines; Rubattino, Eugene; Johnson, Clarence; Reynolds, Everett L.; Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma);

Three members of the Spinster Club are hard at work in May of 1943 on the "Mammy" dolls that will adorn the tables at the 5th annual Dixie Ball, to be held at the Roof Garden of the Hotel Winthrop. The women are, left to right, Mrs. James Hayes, Katherine Foss and Penny (Mrs.H.J.) Croteau.The dolls are made out of cones covered with red gingham fabric. The event in 1943 would also be a benefit for the Army/Navy relief fund. (T.Times 5/5/1943, pg.4; TNT 5/8/1943, pg. 4)

Spinster Club (Tacoma); Dolls; Foss, Katherine; Croteau, Penny;

Mrs. James Hayes, made up in black face, remarks in the mirror at her resemblance to the "Mammy" doll sitting on the dressing table. The dolls were made by the Spinster Club members to decorate the tables at their 5th annual Dixie Ball in May of 1943. The other two women are Katherine Foss and Penny (Mrs.H. J.) Croteau. The ball would be held at the Roof Garden at the Hotel Winthrop. The 1943 ball was a benefit for the Army/ Navy Relief Fund. (T.Times 5/5/1943,pg.4)

Spinster Club (Tacoma); Dolls; Foss, Katherine; Croteau, Penny;

South Tacoma U.S.O. Group of wives photographed outside the entrance to the USO Club. Photo damaged upper right corner. [Also dated 05-19-1943]

USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma;

South Tacoma U.S.O. Group of wives. The women are pictured seated at tables with plates and cups after a meal. The walls have a distinctive large brick pattern. Photograph damaged on edges. [Also dated 05-19-1943]

USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma;

Tacoma Country & Golf Club. Built using Weyerhaeuser's new engineered dry lumber, the new Tacoma Country & Golf Club stands serenely on the shores of American Lake in August, 1965. Its two-level, 26,000 square foot structure is surrounded by old and new growth landscaping. Fire destroyed its predecessor in 1961 as it did the original clubhouse in 1909. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Co.

Clubhouses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--Buildings;