American Institute of Architects, Southwest Washington Chapter, in the Wedgewood Room at the Winthrop Hotel. Most Tacoma and Seattle architects are pictured here, some with spouses. In the foreground of the picture, left to right, are Si Nelson, Percy Ball, Rod O'Hiser, Marshall Perrow, James Wilson and future mayor Gordon Johnston. Seated on the right side of the room, directly under the palm tree wall decoration are Hubert and Betty Bisson. Mr. Bisson was an architect, and later associate, for the well-known Tacoma firm of Lea, Pearson & Richards. Mr. Bisson worked for them for over 20 years until his death in 1971. He designed many of Tacoma's banks and schools for the firm. (for more detailed name information, please see name chart accompanying picture in Richards files) (Additional information provided by a reader)

American Institute of Architects, Southwest Washington Chapter (Tacoma); Architects; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Bisson, Hubert; Bisson, Betty; Johnston, Gordon N.; Nelson, Silas E.; Ball, Percy G.; O'Hiser, Rod; Perrow, Marshall; Wilson, James;

Posed around the table laden with Christmas decorations and appetizers at the University Union Club are, left to right, Linda Ross, Eleanor Dickman, Robin Ross, Kay Kelly, Diana Davis, Jill Davis and Charlotte Rowland. Ordered by the Tacoma News Tribune. The UU Women's Christmas Tea was scheduled for December 11th, 1953 from 3-5p.m. The tea had a silver Christmas motif. The day dawned darkly, but rainy skies did not dampen the atmosphere at the candlelit tea. Mrs. Dickman and Rowland poured while the girls served. (TNT 12/9/1953, pg. B-8)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Buffets (Cookery)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ross, Linda; Dickman, Eleanor; Ross, Robin; Kelly, Kay; Davis, Diana; Davis, Jill; Rowland, Charlotte;

40 et 8 Parade, Times, Sandegren. The American Legion, Department of Washington, held its annual convention in Tacoma starting August 25, 1948, for a four-day meeting. The second day of the convention the 40 et 8 auxilliary held their Goof Parade through downtown Tacoma. Dignitaries including Mayor Val Fawcett rode in a convertible automobile in the parade seen here in front of Western Auto Supply Company, 7th and Pacific Avenue. (T.Times, 8/27/1948, p.1)

American Legion (Tacoma); Veteran's organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Western Auto Supply Co. (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Convertible automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950;

40 et 8 Parade, Times, Sandegren. The Paul Bunyan entry in the American Legion's 40 et 8 auxiliary's Goof Parade included Babe the Blue Ox with Paul Bunyan astride her. A group of bewhiskered axe-wielding loggers accompany them in the parade. They have stopped to pose in front of the Northwest Airlines office on the corner of 9th and Pacific Avenue. The Lincolnshire Hotel and Railroad Ticket Offices shared the building. (TNT, 8/27/1948, p.1) TPL-9608

American Legion (Tacoma); Veteran's organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; 40 et 8 auxiliary (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Goof Parade (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fictitious characters;

40 et 8 Parade, Times, Sandegren. The 40 et 8 auxiliary of the American Legion marched through downtown Tacoma August 26, 1948, presenting the Goof Parade. This view shows the drum and bugle corps marching in their nightshirts. Some wear sleeping caps as well. They march along Pacific Avenue in front of the North Pacific Bank Note Company above Puget Sound Auto Electric and Western Auto Supply Company. (T.Times, 8/25/1948, p.1; 8/27/1948, p.1; TNT 8/25/1948, p.1 and p.14)

American Legion (Tacoma); Veteran's organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; 40 et 8 auxiliary (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Goof Parade (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Sleepwear;

40 et 8 Parade, Times, Sandegren. The 40 et 8 auxiliary of the American Legion was known as the fun group. As part of the Goof Parade men, dressed as women wearing mops for hair, dresses, and on one case, women's underwear on top of long johns, march and play drums and cymbals. They are seen here along Pacific Avenue in front of Puget Sound Auto Electric (wholesale radios at 707 Pacific Avenue) and Bergh-Griggs Company (plumbers at 709 Pacific Avenue).

American Legion (Tacoma); Veteran's organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; 40 et 8 auxiliary (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Goof Parade (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Cross dressing--Tacoma--1940-1950;

40 et 8 Parade, Times, Sandegren. As part of the American Legion's 40 et 8 auxiliary's Goof Parade held August 26, 1948, the greenhorns who were to be initiated into the mysteries of the Bunyan tribe wore sackcloth fashions and showed a bit of leg. They have posed in front of the Lincolnshire Hotel at 903 Pacific Avenue and Ted B. Palmer Real Estate at 905 Pacific Avenue. (T.Times, 8/27/1948, p.1)

American Legion (Tacoma); Veteran's organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; 40 et 8 auxiliary (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Goof Parade (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Barn yard dance at Woodbrook Hunt Club, Lakewood Orthopedic Club, Mrs. VanWinkle. "Calico Capers" was sponsored by the Lakewood Orthopedic Association on April 24, 1948. Hay and spring flowers decorated the club. "Gals in gingham and lads in jeans" danced to old-time music and more contemporary music. Here we see Thelma and William M. Busch dancing to the music. Bob Hager led the group in square dances. The Lakewood Guild was one of the newer of the 37 guilds associated with the Tacoma Orthopedic Association. Part of the proceeds were used by the association for maintenance of the orthopedic clinic at Pierce County Health Center. (T.Times, 4/21/1948, p.7; 5/1/1948, p.10)

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Lakewood Guild (Lakewood); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Lakewood; Busch, William; Busch, Thelma; Dancers--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Roy Beyer was a counselor for the United States Veterans Rehabilitation Council. Ray was married to Frances and they lived in Parkland, Washington at 823 107th Street South. Roy is wearing a striped suit for his portrait, photo ordered by Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Veterans' organizations--Tacoma; Veterans of Foreign Wars (Tacoma); Veterans; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Beyer, Roy W.;

In 1948, three women Amvets members discuss world events over drinks and cigarettes. They were with a group of one hundred and thirty Amvets attending a banquet at the Winthrop Hotel. The guest of honor was National Commander Edgar C. Corry who spoke on the topic "Peace Through National Preparedness." (T. Times, 5/12/48, p. 3).

Patriotic societies--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma; Banquet halls--Tacoma; Smoking--Tacoma; Cigarettes; Matches; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Amvets Club (Tacoma);

Banquet at Winthrop Hotel, honoring National Commander for the Amvets. Left to right view, Adeline Pozega, Second Vice-Commander of the Parkland Amvets Post No. 3, Frank E. Dixon, First Vice-Commander of the Department of Washington Amvets, unidentified woman, and Edgar C. Corry, National Commander for the Amvets. Commander Corry was the guest of honor at the banquet (T. Times, 5/12/48, p. 3).

Patriotic societies--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma; Banquet halls--Tacoma; Couples--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Amvets Club (Tacoma);

Miss Ackerman, also four Red Cross students, Red Cross Miss T. Four members of the Pierce County Junior Red Cross attended the national Red Cross convention in San Francisco. The Juniors met sequentially with the parent organization. This was the first time in ten years that the Red Cross Convention was held on the Pacific Coast. L-R, Ethel Lloyd of Puyallup, Phillip Phibbs of Sumner and Charlotte LaQua of Fife. The fourth member, Marilyn Strandwold of Clover Park was missing. (T.Times, 6/17/1948, p.4)

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Teenagers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lloyd, Ethel; Phibbs, Phillip; LaQua, Charlotte;

Smorgasbord dinner at University-Union Club, Quentin Schmitt, University-Union Club. The University-Union Club held their 5th annual smorgasbord April 19, 1948. The planning committee wore Scandinavian costumes and a native accordianist played. The committee is standing behind the buffet that beautifully displayed the Scandinavian foods. Names listed. (T.Times, 4/17/1948, p.9; 4/24/1948, p.9)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Costumes--Scandinavian; Buffets (Cookery)--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Family night at the Tacoma Club. Members and their wives enjoy each other's company around the table: L-R, Lucille B. (Mrs. R. Franklin) Thompson; Edward B. King, a mortician with Buckley-King; Margaret K. (Mrs. Henry G.) Shaw; R. Franklin Thompson, President of the College of Puget Sound; Anna S. (Mrs. Edward B.) King; and Henry G. Shaw, president of Shaw Supply Company. Photo taken for Ernie Knight, Tacoma News Tribune.

Tacoma Club (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Thompson, Lucille B.; Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999; King, Anna S.; King, Edward B.; Shaw, Margaret K.; Shaw, Henry G.; Eating & drinking--Tacoma;

Pilgrim candidates representing five high schools and sponsors at the Tacoma Club, Times, Mrs. McDonald. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honored five outstanding Tacoma high school students as Pilgrimage candidates at a luncheon at the Tacoma Club. The Pilgrimage candidates would submit an essay on American history and government. The winner of the state contest would be given a trip to Washington, D.C. The young women are wearing corsages. Corrine Engh from Clover Park High School is seated on the left. Beverly Highland from Sumner High School is seated, second from the right. Barbara Cope from Orting High School is standing fourth from the left. Freda Schuler from Fife High School and Doris Beardsley from Lincoln High School are standing, fourth and third from the right. Another candidate, Margaret Hanson from Stadium High School, was unable to attend the luncheon. Two of the regents are Kathleen P. (Mrs. Cyril V.) Lundvick and Mrs. W.B. Gregg, standing, second and third from the left. (T.Times, 3/22/1948, p.5; TNT, 3/11/1948, p.20))

National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Club (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The Tacoma Girl Scouts held a Fashion Revue at the Temple Theater on March 20, 1948. The proceeds would benefit the St. Alban's Girl Scout Camp. The Girl Scouts showed traditional and new scouting clothes as well as sports outfits and fashion clothes furnished by Rhodes Brothers Department Store. Background music was provided by Arnold Levenenze at the organ. Four young girls and boys wearing their Sunday best and two teenage girls wearing two-piece bathing suits wait in the sidelines, with four women organizers, for their turn on the runway. Ordered by Jerry Hurley, Rhodes Brothers. (T.Times, 3/12/1948, p.6; 3/23/1948, p.5)

Girl Scouts (Tacoma); Fashion shows--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bathing suits; Coats; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion models--Tacoma--1940-1950; Children & adults--Tacoma; Teenagers;

Alpha Beta Upsilon reception at J.D. Shotwell home, Alumni Association, CPS, Bonnie Lee Heintz. The Beta alums held their annual silver tea for alumni of the Alpha Beta Upsilon sorority from the College of Puget Sound at Don and Lilian Shotwell's home in 1948. Alumnae, their mothers and actives were welcomed. Fashion had turned to abstract patterns for spring dresses. Lilian Shotwell is standing on the left. To her right are Shirlee Kainane, an active; Ethel Jane Cohoon, an alumnae and Sue Baker, a pledge. (T.Times, 4/17/1948, p.9; TNT, 4/25/1948, p. B-6))

Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dresses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Alpha Beta Upsilon Sorority (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tea parties--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The Y-Teen Club of the Tacoma YWCA sponsored a dance for Tacoma teens on February 7, 1948 at the South Tacoma Community Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way, to raise funds for the Y-Teen Conference that was scheduled for February 20-22 in Bellingham. In charge of planning the dance were: (l to r) Margaret Dillon of Clover Park High School, general chairman; Louann Tipton of Lincoln High School, publicity; Naomi Palm also of Lincoln,music; and Janis Turner of Stadium High School, chaperons. (T.Times, 2/3/1948, p.11)

Young Women's Christian Association (Tacoma); Y-Teen Club (Tacoma); Teenagers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Maps; Lounges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dillon, Margaret; Tipton, Louann; Palm, Naomi; Turner, Janis;

Tacoma Art League was presenting the work of Colonel C. Ross Greening at the Washington State Historical Building. Colonel Greening painted his graphic paintings while in a German Prison Camp. Colonel Greening was the inventor of the "10 Cent Bomb Site", this technique was used by Colonel James Doolittle in his Tokyo raid. View of Colonel C. Ross Greening explaining his art work to a member of the Tacoma Art League (T. Times, 1/24/48, p. 5).

Tacoma Art League (Tacoma); Art exhibitions--Tacoma; Art; Painting--Tacoma; Artists--Tacoma; Washington State Historical Building (Tacoma); Veterans; Greening, C. Ross;

Over 400 members and guests were expected for the Rudder Club's Valentine Party held on February 10, 1948. The evening included cocktails, dinner, a floor show and dancing, and was expected to last until at least midnight. The planning committee included: (from l to r) Helen N. (Mrs. H. Kent) Rothermel, Dorothy R. (Mrs. Lawrence) Huseby, Inez E. (Mrs. Virgil H.) Cliff, Mrs. Delbert Belfor, and Marion C. (Mrs. Jerry) Geehan. (T.Times, 2/6/1948, p.10)

Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rothermel, Helen N.; Huseby, Dorothy R.; Cliff, Inez E.; Geehan, Marion C.; Committees--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Rudder Club. A man and woman sit listening to another woman tell a story after they have finished their meal at a banquet. The table is decorated with flowers and lit candles. Other members of the Rudder Club and their guests can be seen at other tables behind this one.

Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Flowers--Tacoma; Candles;

Group of Camp Fire Girls meet at Mason Methodist Church. The Camp Fire Girls honored local leaders at the Fire Maker Tea at the Mason Methodist Church on January 24, 1948. They honored two Tacoma women who had made contributions to the community: Mrs. Charles Mason who brought points of opera interest to the girls and Pansy D. (Mrs. W.W.) Whitehead who founded the Tacoma Story League. Here the girls are listening to Mrs. Whitehead recounting the story of Hansel and Gretel. Names listed in February 7, 1948, Tacoma Times. (T.Times, 1/17/1948, p.9; 2/7/1948, p.9) (photo taken for Times, Mrs. McDonald)

Camp Fire Girls (Tacoma); Girls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mason Methodist Church (Tacoma); Methodist churches--Tacoma; Whitehead, Pansy D.;

Entire nursing class in action at Chapter House, American Red Cross, Mrs. Thomson. Ten women sit and stand around a table learning to fold newspapers into a specific shape. Two Red Cross nurses are leading this project. The volunteers all wear name tags and have glasses filled with cotton balls in front of them.

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; Nurses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Wild West Club was located in Crawford's Sea Grill Restaurant, a two story concrete blocks and glass, 275 person capacity building. Crawford's became very popular with Tacoma residents and tourists, especially after they added a unique terrace room in 1950. They completely enclosed a room with glass, which hung over Stadium Way, overlooking Commencement Bay. View of piano player at the Wild West Club.

Veterans' organizations--Tacoma; Pianos; Organizations' facilities--Tacoma; Wild West Veteran's Club (Tacoma); Crawford's Sea Grill (Tacoma);

Wild West Veteran's Club was operated by the Wild West Home Corporation. John Taylor was President, Fred Brining was Vice President and Oscar J. Olson was Secretary Treasurer of the Wild West Home Corporation, which was also located at the same site. The Wild West Taxi Company was also based out of Crawford's Restaurant. View of band that will play at the Wild West Club.

Veterans' organizations--Tacoma; Music ensembles--Tacoma; Organizations' facilities--Tacoma; Wild West Veteran's Club (Tacoma); Crawford's Sea Grill (Tacoma);

Wild West Veteran's Club was affiliated with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Wild West Post Number 91. The club was only listed in the 1947 Tacoma City Directory at this location, in the 1949 Tacoma City Directory the club is listed as being located at 260 South 5th Street. During 1947 the club was managed by F. S. Downs. View of Wild West staff, mountain mural in background.

Veterans' organizations--Tacoma; Employees--Tacoma; Organizations' facilities--Tacoma; Wild West Veteran's Club (Tacoma); Crawford's Sea Grill (Tacoma);

Bartenders at the Wild West Veteran's Club in Nov. 1947. The club was affiliated with VFW Wild West Post No. 91. It was located in the Crawford's Sea Grill Restaurant Building at 505 Broadway. Note the cowboy mural in the background at right. In 1960 the post was honored with a perpetual charter for having more than 25 life members. TPL-6377

Veterans' organizations--Tacoma; Employees--Tacoma; Bartenders--Tacoma; Bars--Tacoma; Organizations' facilities--Tacoma; Wild West Veteran's Club (Tacoma); Crawford's Sea Grill (Tacoma);

For the second November in a row, the Tahoma Guild of the Tacoma Orthopedic Association in 1947 set out "Wishing Candles" in many restaurants as a fund raiser for a much needed children's hospital in Tacoma. People were asked to donate coins as they made a wish. From left to right, guild members Mrs. Betty Vogel, co-chairman of the project Hazel B. (Mrs. Arthur) York, and Myra J. (Mrs. E.R.) Fetterolf light one of the "Wishing Candles" at an unidentified restaurant. (T. Times 11-21-47, p. 15)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Candles; Vogel, Betty; York, Hazel B.; Fetterolf, Myra J.;

International Gyro Club members at Point Defiance park. Howard Crothers, Gyro Club. The international convention came to Tacoma for one day of their four-day convention from Seattle on August 15, 1947. The Gyro Club delegates arrived in Tacoma by boat, toured Point Defiance Five Mile Drive, enjoyed a water carnival staged at Point Defiance pavilion and had salmon dinner before returning to Seattle. (T.Times, 8/15/1947, p.1)

Gyro Club (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits--1940-1950; Boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1940-1950;

International Gyro Club members at Point Defiance park. Howard Crothers, Gyro Club. The Northwest District of Gyro International opened their annual four-day convention in Seattle August 14, 1947. More than 900 delegates representing clubs from the United States and Canada were scheduled to visit Tacoma on August 15, 1947. (T.Times, 8/15/1947, p.1)

Gyro Club (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits--1940-1950;