Red Cross activities, Mrs. Strong. Three women and two men sit around a table reviewing plans for the fund raising campaign that will begin March 1, 1944. March was proclaimed as Red Cross War Fund Month by the President of the United States. 90% of all money raised will go directly into services for the armed forces. (T.Times, 2/29/1944, p.1)

Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Eagles receive visit from National President in January of 1944. Large group portrait of men, those in front wearing uniforms, and several on stage behind and beside an Honor Roll plaque. Eagles' National President, Robert W. Hansen, is the man on the far right in the back row. (T.Times, 1/10/1944, P. 5; 1/18/1944, P.18)

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Fraternal Order of Eagles (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hansen, Robert W.;

New officers and board of the University Union Club, including one of the founding members, John S. Baker, seated. Standing, left to right, are Walter Frankland, ?,?,?, Howard A. Lincoln, James G. Dickerson, Ed Richards, Charles D. Hunter, ?, ?, Club President J. Corning Todd. (photograph also labelled D10285) (T.Times 9/26/1941, pg. 3)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Baker, John S.; Richards, Ed;

Tennessee Walking Horses being exhibited at Woodbrook Hunt Club.

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Horses; Jumping (Horsemanship);

Tennessee Walking Horse being exhibited at the Woodbrook Hunt Club in May of 1941. The rider is guiding his horse through a jump over three barrels as the horse knocks over the top barrel.

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Horses; Jumping (Horsemanship);

There was keen competition to be selected as Queen of the 4th Annual Water Carnival in 1941. This publicity photograph, taken on June 12th, shows the 15 competitors for the title posing with three members of the Young Men's Business Club, the sponsors of the carnival. The carnival was held Sunday June 15th at Point Defiance beach. Pictured front row, left to right, are Janet Wolters, YMBC member, Carol Lind, YMBC member, Delores Van Arnam, YMBC member, Florence Anderson and two unidentified contestants. Back row, left to right, unidentified, Frances Davey, Doris Davey, Marguery Roscoe, Betty Williams and four unidentified contestants. Janet Wolters, front row left, was crowned Queen of the Carnival. (T.Times 6/13/1941, pg. 3)

Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Celebrations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wolters, Janet;

The fourth annual meeting of the American Legion's Last Man Club was held at the Winthrop Hotel in December, 1941. Sixteen men pose with three flag draped chairs. The draped chairs are in honor of the Club members who have died, past Commanders E.A. Rich, Dr. J.C. Siegle (first to die on 4/13/39) and George A. Allen. The Club was organized on 12/5/38 by WWl veterans who had also served as Commanders of the Edward B. Rhodes Post of the American Legion. As each Commander stepped down from office, he was invited to join if he was a WWI veteran. A bottle of cognac, autographed by all members, was set aside for the last surviving member to drink a toast to his comrades. The Last Man was Capt. Chester Chastek. He became the sole survivor on February 16, 1992 after the death of Paul O. Brown. He retrieved the bottle of cognac after its 54 years of repose in a Puget Sound Bank safe deposit box but did not drink it. He had never had a drink in his long life and refused to break his record. (T.Times 12-2-41-article)

American Legion Club (Tacoma); Patriotic societies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Flags--United States; Last Man Club (Tacoma);

Some of the local Red Cross roll call leaders posed in the organization's office on 12th and Pacific on May 14, 1942. They were, left to right, Mrs. A.D. Fay- vice chairman of roll call, Hazel (Mrs. James E.) MacPherson, Lunella (Mrs. Elmore) McMaster and Katherine (Mrs. Charles F.) Grover. The roll call was the Red Cross's annual campaign for membership. It started on June 18th and involved thousands of volunteers. The goal for 1942 was 30,000. More volunteers were needed to support the organization's wartime activities. (TNT 5/18/42, pg. 1- picture;T Times 5/18/1942, pg. 12 (similar picture); 5/13/42, pg. 2; 5/15/42, pg. 1)

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community Service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; MacPherson, Hazel; McMaster, Lunella; Grover, Katherine;

Grand opening of the Labor Temple Recreation Club was held in the summer of 1942. The club was run for the benefit of A.F.of L. union members only. Harry "Red Carnation" Switzer was the club manager; he is seated holding a clock. Mr. Switzer was celebrating his 54th anniversary which coincided with the grand opening. He had long been associated with the movie business in Tacoma, having managed the Colonial, Rialto, Broadway and Cameo theaters.

Labor Temple Recreation Club (Tacoma); Switzer, Harry; Clocks & watches;

A man and three women, one in uniform, pose by a sedan. They were attending the grand opening of the Labor Temple Recreation Club in June of 1942. The club, located on Market Street with side entrance at 15th, was part of the Labor Temple purchased by the unions in 1941. Entrance to the club was limited to A.F. of L. members only. (TNT 6-25-42, p. 8)

Labor Temple Recreation Club (Tacoma); Uniforms;

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);

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;

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;

This group of Tacoma youngsters has been "diving" into swimming instruction all summer long at the YWCA pool and they are getting along "swimmingly." For the first time, the pool had remained open all summer long to provide recreation for those kids spending their long vacation days at home. The children pictured standing left to right, looking pretty identical in swim caps, are Larry Nell, Wilma Hartnack, June Otto and Nancy Lee Coons. Seated are Noble Halladay, Kenneth Robinson, Dale Anderson and Sonja Strauman. (T. Times 08-31-1942 p.10)

Young Womens Christian Association (Tacoma); Swimming pools--Tacoma; Swimmers--Tacoma;

One of the greatest changes in the conversion of the Baker Hotel, 1355 Market St., into the Labor Temple was the addition of a private club and restaurant for the use of A.F.of L. members only. View of bar and part of lounge.

Labor unions--Tacoma; Labor Temple (Tacoma);

In April of 1941, the Tacoma Central Labor Council acquired the Baker Hotel, at 1355 Market St., and set about making it their new home. The Council, representing over 60 A.F. of L. unions with a total membership of over 35,000, ordered $75,000 in renovations on the building. The refurbishment included nine meeting halls, with seating capacities from 50- 600. The structure, including improvements, was completely paid for 17 months after it was acquired. It was operated on a co-operative non-profit basis by the unions. (TNT 1/7/1942, pg. 1)

Labor unions--Tacoma; Labor Temple (Tacoma);

New Tacoma Labor Temple, interior of bar. Tables and chairs in foreground, cash register behind bar, slot machines at right. The Club Rooms were located in the new Labor Temple, 1355 Market St., and were for the exclusive use of A.F. of L. members. The Club was operated co-operatively on a non profit basis.

Labor unions--Tacoma; Labor Temple (Tacoma);

After the Tacoma Central Labor Council obtained the Baker Hotel in 1941 for use as their new meeting structure, they allotted $75,000 for improvements to the 4 1/2 story building. This price included the Labor Temple Club and restaurant. The club rooms were located on the mezzanine floor. The building also contained 46 offices, occupied by affiliated unions, nine meeting halls and a printing plant of the first floor, used for the publication of the Labor Advocate. (TNT 1/7/1942, PG. 1)

Labor unions--Tacoma; Labor Temple (Tacoma);

Chief Baker, left, of Louistown, Mt., president of the Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs Association, greets his fellow members at the 47th annual convention, held for the first time in Tacoma. Tacoma would play host July 31st - August 3rd, 1940 to 1500 fire chiefs, wives and guests from the western states. Standing second to the right is Jay W. Stevens of San Francisco, secretary of the organization. (T. Times 7/23/1940, pg. 2)

Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stevens, Jay W.;

Tacoma Sculpturing Club exhibit in window at Rhodes Department Store. The plaque in the center reads that the exhibit is by the Tacoma Sculptors Club and the Bryant Creative Arts Studio; a school centered community recreation program and a WPA cooperative program offering free instruction. The project originated four years previously. The larger pieces on display are wood etchings, a cabinet, scenic carvings and a chest. New ideas in carving include covers for photo, guest and scrap books. Also represented are finely carved cameos in hand carved frames. (T. Times 8/19/1940, pg. 7)

Tacoma Sculpting Club (Tacoma); Rhodes Brothers Department Store (Tacoma); Wood carvings; Woodwork;

Girl Reserves 60th Anniversary celebration publicity. Mrs. Edward Lewis serves cake to Peggy Clancy, Barbara Noble and Arlene Sagen. All three are dressed in Girl Reserve uniforms. The Girl Reserves was an organization for girls sponsored by the Young Women's Christian Association. Room decorated with international flags, including China, France, the Soviet Union and Great Britain. (T.Times 5/1/1941 p.11)

Girl Reserves (Tacoma); Anniversaries--Tacoma; Young Women's Christian Association (Tacoma); Clancy, Peggy; Noble, Barbara; Sagen, Arlene;

Girl Reserves 60th Anniversary celebration publicity. Three teenage girls having a picnic in Wright Park. [Also dated 04-26-1941and 05-02-1941]

Girl Reserves (Tacoma); Wright Park (Tacoma); Parks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Picnics--Tacoma; Young Women's Christian Association (Tacoma);

Junior League provisionals at Kathryn King's residence. Mrs. Robert Pfeiffer and Mrs. Henry Walker pose on the street outside the home. (T. Times 10/4/1941, pg. 5)

Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Junior League provisionals at Kathryn King's residence. Seated on a sofa are Mrs. James Will (the former Muriel McDonald), Mrs. Thomas H. Monroe (the former Marion Roseann Burns) and Martha (Mrs. Douglas) Gonyea. (T. Times 10/4/1941, pg. 5)

Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Will, Muriel; Monroe, Marion; Gonyea, Martha;

Group photo of Epsilon Sigma Alpha business sorority at initiation. The Alpha Zeta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held an informal initiation on November 11, 1941 in Sumner and a formal initiation on November 13th in Tacoma. Traditional sorority pillows were given to the new pledges. (T.Times 11-18-41, p. 8-article only)

Epsilon Sigma Alpha (Tacoma); Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Mayor Harry P. Cain, center right, shakes hands with Lee Croft, Tacoma delegate to the Eagles National Convention in Chicago, in front of Eagles Hall before his departure. Aerie Pres. Joseph Karpack, left. Aux. Sec. Isabelle Severson and Sec. Fred Race, right. Lee Croft, past president of the Tacoma Eagles, would leave by plane on August 12, 1942 for Chicago where he would represent the local aerie at the National Convention, August 13-16. Only past presidents were able to be representatives to the convention and Mr. Croft had filled all stations at the Aerie. He joined the Eagles in Aberdeen in 1900. In deference to the war, the convention would be very streamlined, no parades, pageants or outdoor gatherings. (TNT 8/13/1942 p.9)

Fraternal Order of Eagles (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Croft, Lee; Karpack, Joseph; Severson, Isabelle; Race, Fred;

Guests enjoy the opening of the Labor Temple Recreation Club in June of 1942. Developed for the use of A.F.of L. union members only, the club had the most modern design in the city. Located in the Labor Temple on Market Street, the site of the former Baker Hotel properties, club members used the side entrance on S. 15th. Harry "Red Carnation" Switzer was the Recreation Club manager. (TNT 6/25/1942, pg.8)

Labor Temple Recreation Club (Tacoma);

In honor of Flag Day 1951, the Tacoma Elks held special services at their Lodge at 565 Broadway. Preparing for the rites were, L-R, Erling O. Johnson, secretary and speaker for the occasion; Harold L Duncan, exalted ruler; and Burritt B. Anderson, Loyal Knight and Flag Day chairman. The centerpiece for the ceremony was a replica based on Joe Rosenthal's famous photograph of the flag raising on Iwo Jima during World War II. The observance of Flag Day originated with the Elks organization in 1907. In 1949, President Woodrow Wilson, himself a member of the Elks, made June 14th a day of national observance for that symbol of our country. Photograph ordered by the Elks. (TNT, 6/13/1951, p.9; www.elks.org)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Anderson, Burritt B.; Johnson, Erling O.; Duncan, Harold;

Several members of Moose Lodge 435 pose together following the installation of the newly elected 1951-52 officers, headed by Robert C. Hague as governor. He is seated second from the left. Other officers were William L. Curtwright as junior governor, C. Stan Falk as prelate, Norman S. Sater as trustee, and Fred C. Kellsey for his 20th year as treasurer.They are wearing tuxedoes and boutonnieres. Other festivities for the weekend included the annual officers' ball on Saturday night and a breakfast Sunday morning honoring retiring governor C. Chet Stone. (TNT, 4/27/1951, p.B-5)

Loyal Order of Moose, Tacoma Lodge 435 (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Men--Social life--1950-1960; Tuxedoes; Hauge, Robert C.;

A multi-purpose room has been provided in "The Northwesterner" by using a day bed against an outer wall. The opposite wall provided built-in closets and cabinets. A patterned rug has been placed on the hardwood floors. An easy chair stands across the room under another window. This room can be closed from the rest of the house with a folding door seen on the left. TPL-7640

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bedrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960;