Several men have joined the fund raiser for the Orthopedic Guild and the Tacoma Day Nursery at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. Two men arrive in a Capri convertible dressed as Adlai Stevenson (Hollis Day) and Dwight Eisenhower (Din Fuhrmeister), waving to the crowd in an election-year spoof.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma); Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Political campaigns; Presidential elections; Satires (Visual works); Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Seven women model the latest in outerwear from sensible raincoats to swing coats with wide sleeves and rolled-up cuffs in a style show that was a fund raiser for the Orthopedic Guild and the Tacoma Day Nursery. A stage and runway was built at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse for the event that drew nearly 4000 people.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma); Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Coats; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Women of the Tacoma unit No. 138 of the American Legion auxiliary were folding more than 120,000 sheets of Tuberculosis Association Christmas seals for 1952. Shown are, L-R, standing Fannie (Mrs. Roy) Hinchcliff, Mrs. George Prentice, Birdie Hay, Nettie May Grisham, Georgia (Mrs. Heber) Wolfe, Eva (Mrs. Alvis) Gasaway and Hazel (Mrs. Wilbur) Boyer. Seated, Mrs. Harry Johnson, Mrs. A.N. Ohlinger, Ruth (Mrs. R.A.) Hedberg, Mrs. George Terry, Mrs. August Boschert, Goldie (Mrs. Jesse) Baker, Evelyn Draper, Mrs. Carl Druse, Hazel Hess, Mrs. Pete Passero and Hilda (Mrs. Max) Mrohs. Ordered by the Tuberculosis Association. TNT, 10/12/1952, p.D-9)

American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma); Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Christmas seals; Tuberculosis League of Pierce County (Tacoma); Women--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A group of eighteen women model formals in a style show that was a joint fund raiser for the Orthopedic Guild and the Tacoma Day Nursery presented by one of the local department stores. A stage and runway has been built at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse for the event. This year's style show departed from the custom of previous years when they were conducted over three succeeding days following luncheons. This show took place in the evening with professional models wearing the latest in men's and women's styles. (TNT, 9/6/1952, p.20)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Women--Organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma); Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;

950 fishermen took part in the Elks 1952 salmon derby in Commencement Bay. A prize board was completed for the winning fish with fifty-four prizes. First prize, a 14-foot boat motor, was awarded for a 26 pound, 8 ounce salmon brought in by Frank Lippincott. H.H. Mounsey was runner-up with a 21 pound, 6 ounce salmon. (TNT, 9/9/1952, p.18)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Awards; Fishing;

The Delta Theta sorority held their summer dance, a "Night in Monte Carlo" at the Fircrest Golf Club. The summer dance was held annually to honor members of the social group who would be departing soon for college. Ordered by Delta Theta. (TNT, 8/23/1952, p.20)

Delta Theta Sorority (Tacoma); Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Group portraits--1950-1960; Fircrest Golf Club (Fircrest);

Large group of young couples at Club of Hearts "Sea Breeze" cotton-and-cord dance held at Greenwood Manor on August 5, 1952. Women wearing summer cotton dresses, men dressed in corduroy pants (trousers) and shirts. One couple has large, stuffed panda bear.

Club of Hearts (Lakewood); Greenwood Manor (Lakewood); Dance parties--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Large group of young couples at Club of Hearts "Sea Breeze", cotton and cord dance held at Greenwood Manor. Women wearing summer cotton dresses, men dressed in corduroy pants (trousers) and shirts.

The six American Legion auxiliary members who directed the work of the 1952 state convention in Tacoma are, L-R, seated: Mrs. Arthur Von Cadow, Dayton, WA, department president; Mrs. R.H. Hedberg, chairman of the Thursday state dinner; Beatrice (Mrs. C.F.) Davidson, convention chairman; standing, Irene B. (Mrs. Kenneth B.) Knudsen, publicity chairman; Mrs. C.W. Burrows, past presidents' tea; Mrs. James Romano, department drill team. (TNT, 8/15/1952, p.21)

American Legion (Tacoma); Davidson, Beatrice; Knudsen, Irene B.;

New state officers were elected during the American Legion's 1952 state convention in Tacoma: L-R, front row, Lloyd Stoddard, Everett, State Commander; Mrs. Alice B. Lawrence, East Wenatchee, Vice Commander. Back row, Albert Forgey, Vancouver, Chaplain; C.A. Dummins, Vancouver, West Side Vice Commander; Ralph Goodrich, Seattle, Grand Chef de Gar (40 et 8); and Lynn Robinson, Seattle, Historian.

American Legion (Tacoma);

Tacoma Elks lodge band on the Spanish Steps, with two drum majorettes .

Organizations - Fraternal Organizations - Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Music Ensembles - Bands - Marching Bands

Marie Hazen Orthopedic Guild. Interior exposure of decorated tent for "Strawberry Festival" taken on June 20, 1952. Spacious tent is set up with dining tables, evergreen trees and pots of ferns and flowers. The Marie Hazen Orthopedic Guild sponsored a "Strawberry Festival" for many years.

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Marie Hazen Guild (Tacoma); Tents; Festivals--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Free dinners offered to servicemen at Tacoma's USO club by the Pierce County Restaurant Owners' Association. Servicemen from different branches of the military are being served hot dogs, bananas and vegetables by volunteers in aprons. This USO club had been in continual operation since 1941, providing a "Home away from Home" for American Servicemen. Even in 1951 when funding from the national organization stopped, Pierce County agencies kept the door open on this club.

USO clubs (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Military personnel--Tacoma--1950-1960; Korean War, 1950-1953--Military personnel;

Free dinners offered to servicemen at Tacoma's USO club by the Pierce County Restaurant Owners' Association. This appears to be a face-off in the milk drinking duel as spectators cheer the duo on. Names attached to photograph identify servicemen as front row, left to right, Sgt. Wendell O'Daunis of Texas, Pvt. Charles Esmont of Kentucky, Pfc. Walter Reid of North Carolina, Pvt. Theodre Wynn of Maryland, and Pvt. George E. Preston of Kentucky. Back row, left to right, Pvt. Harris Weathington of New York, S.A. Arthur Shivel of Indiana and Cpl. Bobby J. Russell of Florida. TPL-9615

USO clubs (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Military personnel--Tacoma--1950-1960; Korean War, 1950-1953--Military personnel; Milk;

Free dinners offered to servicemen at Tacoma's USO club by the Pierce County Restaurant Owners' Association. Servicemen from different branches of the military stand in line for dinner as female volunteers smile back over their shoulders at the camera.The dairy snack bar sponsored by Medosweet can be seen in the background. This USO club, in operation since 1941, was one of several in Tacoma during wartime. In 1951, when financial backing from the national organization stopped, Tacoma kept this club open by generous contributions by Pierce County residents and organizations. All service at the club was performed on a volunteer basis, to provide a "home away from home" for American servicemen.

USO clubs (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Military personnel--Tacoma--1950-1960; Korean War, 1950-1953--Military personnel;

Twelve members of the Chapter of Rose Croix, Scottish Rite are shown at the Masonic Temple. They are wearing their traditional membership caps, tuxedoes, and bow ties.

Scottish Rite (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1950-1960; Group portraits; Masonic Temple (Tacoma);

Members of the Delta, Delta, Delta sorority and their parents attended a banquet at "The Farm" on March 31, 1952. The Tri-Deltas and their guests fill the tables in the dining room. Several of them are wearing large bibs with ruffles around the edges.

Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Delta Delta Delta (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; Families--1950-1960; Banquets--1950-1960;

Mrs. Reuben Golliet of Olympia was installed as the new queen of the Daughters of the Nile at Masonic Temple in March 1952. The ceremony took place in Fellowship Hall of the Masonic Temple. The new queen is wearing the traditional robe of the order. Two other women are seated at the base of the dais wearing evening gowns and holding bouquets of flowers. (TNT, 3/23/1952, p.D-7)

Daughters of the Nile Zora Temple No. 5 (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Crowns; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1950-1960; Golliet, Reuben--Family;

Five women wearing matching satin gowns and holding bouquets of carnations took part in the installation ceremonies of the new queen of the Daughters of the Nile at Masonic Temple. Event occurred in March, 1952. (TNT, 3/23/1952, p.D-7)

Daughters of the Nile Zora Temple No. 5 (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Daughters of the Nile installed their new queen, Mrs. Reuben Golliet of Olympia, at the Masonic Temple. In an elaborate setting depicting the throne room of an ancient temple several women are seated on a dimly lit stage while a woman stands near the front of the speaking into a microphone. The speaker's podium is a replica of an ornate, Corinthian column. Musical selections were sung by Mrs. Romona Rockway Grim and the Zora temple choir. (TNT, 3/23/1952, p.E-7)

Daughters of the Nile Zora Temple No. 5 (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Crowns; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stages (Platforms);

Mrs. Reuben Golliet of Olympia was installated as the new queen of the Daughters of the Nile in a setting of oriental splendor depicting the throne room of an ancient temple at Masonic Temple in March 1952. She was escorted to the temple by the patrol and attendants for installation. She was preceded by the officers attired in pastel gowns and carrying arm bouquets of complementing colors. (TNT, 3/23/1952, p.D-7)

Daughters of the Nile Zora Temple No. 5 (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Crowns; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stages (Platforms);

A large screen announced the Elks annual "Extravaganza" for 1952. Thirty-four members are shown in caricature with information about their businesses.

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma);

Under the leadership of Albert W. Taylor, illustrious potentate of Afifi temple, members of the director's staff attended the Shrine Directors Association of North America's annual meeting in San Francisco. The group is seen here on March 23, 1952 as they prepare to board their train at Union Station. Names are listed in the newspaper. (TNT, 3/26/1952, p.19)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad travel--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The Normanna Male Chorus were scheduled for two events in March 1952. The chorus was joined by the Norwegian male choruses of Seattle, Everett, Bellingham and Portland for a concert March 16th in the new chapel-music-speech building at Pacific Lutheran College. March 28th the Normanna Male Chorus presented a minstrel show at Normanna Hall. Their director, Gunnar Malmin of the Pacific Lutheran College music faculty, is standing in the center of the front row. (TNT, 3/16/1952, p.D-13; 3/28/1952, p.B-6)

Normanna Male Chorus (Tacoma); Singers; Malmin, Gunnar J.; Conductors;

The Normanna Male Chorus took part in Normanna's first minstrel show. The male chorus changed out of their natty dark jackets and white slacks for blackface makeup for their parts in the show. L-R, Willard Dergan, interlocutor; Gunnar Malmin, chorus director as "Ham Bone"; George W. Jacobsen, "Rastus"; Arthur Larson, "Dry Bones"; and Howard Knutson as "Sambo". The entire chorus plus some acts by outside friends took part in the show. A dance followed the entertainment. (TNT, 3/28/1952, p.B-60

Normanna Male Chorus (Tacoma); Singers; Malmin, Gunnar J.; Conductors; Dergan, Willard; Jacobsen, George W.; Larson, Arthur; Knutson, Howard;

On March 13, 1952, Ted Hill (far left), representing the Citizen's Armed Forces Committee, accepted an armful of magazines and paperback books from George W. Cairns, chairman of the Moose's Lodge Boy Scout Committee. The scout master for Moose troop 435 and over twenty of the troop's members, most in uniform, watched from behind the third stack of magazines donated by the troop to the U.S. forces stationed in Korea. The servicemen were short of reading material, particularly men's magazines, comic books and paperbacks. Each fire station in Tacoma was accepting donations. (TNT, 3/23/1952, p.A-4)

Boy Scouts (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Loyal Order of Moose, Tacoma Lodge 435 (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Magazines; Hill, Ted; Cairns, George W.;

The class of new members at the Elks. Four smiling men were photographed on March 13, 1952.

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Men--Clubs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma);

Scottish Rite officers.

Scottish Rite (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1950-1960; Group portraits; Masonic Temple (Tacoma);

Publicity photo of a group of 5 for Elks Extravaganza, Elks Auditorium. The 5th annual Tacoma Elks Extravaganza, under the direction of old time vaudeville star Max Frolic, was presented March 25-26, 1952. The Wednesday performance was exclusively for local lodge members and the Thursday performance was open to all Elks, their ladies and friends. The show featured 15 attractions: singers, dancers, dramatic acts and a 15 piece orchestra under the direction of Bert Kool. Pictured, left to right, are Mike J. LaVelle, Ballet Director, Max Frolic, with violin, E.J. "Bud" Weller, hero in the drama "Never Weigh the Hand," Joe Gorman, Irish Tenor and Rinaldo Keasal, First Assistant. (TNT 3/23/1952, pg A-14)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Frolic, Max; LaVelle, Mike J.; Weller, E.J.; Gorman, Joe; Keasal, Rinaldo;

Two of the people attending the Delta, Delta, Delta sorority banquet at "The Farm" on March 1, 1952. The unidentified woman wears a dress and matching short jacket made of a shimmering fabric. The unidentified man wears a double breasted suit. The jacket has fashionable wide lapels.

Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Delta Delta Delta (Tacoma); Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960;