Twenty-four children in one of the younger classes at the Dupont School pose outdoors with their teacher. Two girls in the front row wear their Brownie Scout uniforms. Robert Zurfluh taught 5th grade during the 1950-1951 school year.

Schools--Dupont--1950-1960; School children--Dupont--1950-1960; Teachers--Dupont--1950-1960;

Twenty-six children in one of the younger classes at the Dupont School pose with their teacher. Silhouette drawings hang on the wall behind them. Dupont school children were combined with Steilacoom and Clover Park schools sometime later in the 1950's.

Schools--Dupont--1950-1960; School children--Dupont--1950-1960; Teachers--Dupont--1950-1960; Classrooms--Dupont;

Thirty-six children in one of the lower grades at the Dupont School pose outdoors.

Schools--Dupont--1950-1960; School children--Dupont--1950-1960;

Twenty children in one of the younger classes at the Dupont School pose outdoors with their teacher. Cowboy shirts are popular for the boys and the boy in the upper right-hand-corner is wearing a Hopalong Cassidy shirt. The girl in the middle of the front row wants to hold hands with the boy wearing cow-boy boots. He's willing to share one finger. Beulah Hatfield, Dorothee Loomis and Floy Shepard taught 2nd grade for the 1950-1951 school year.

Schools--Dupont--1950-1960; School children--Dupont--1950-1960; Teachers--Dupont--1950-1960;

Twenty-eight children in one of the older elementary classes at the Dupont School pose outdoors with their teacher. Five of the girls are wearing their Brownie Scout uniforms. Leona Johnson and Myrtle Pease taught 3rd grade during the 1950-1951 school year.

Schools--Dupont--1950-1960; School children--Dupont--1950-1960; Teachers--Dupont--1950-1960;

Eighteen children in one of the younger classes at the Dupont School pose outdoors with their teacher. Alice Hoggarth and Edith Keieger taught 4th grade during the 1950-1951 school year.

Schools--Dupont--1950-1960; School children--Dupont--1950-1960; Teachers--Dupont--1950-1960;

Nineteen children in one of the lower grades at the Dupont School pose outdoors with their teacher. Ruth Bryans and Norma Walters taught kindergarten at the Dupont elementary school in 1950-1951.

Schools--Dupont--1950-1960; School children--Dupont--1950-1960; Teachers--Dupont--1950-1960;

A large group of the older students and teachers at the Dupont School pose outdoors. Dupont Junior High School had an enrollment of 99 students for 1950-1951. Lloyd Shaver served as principal as well as teaching math, science and PE. Joanne Fisher taught Music. Ray Fletcher taught English and math and George Kenoyer taught industrial arts and social studies. Russell Neff taught science and math and Kathleen Noonan taught art. Dorothy Stoll taught health education, social studies and PE. (Washington Educational Directory, 1948-1951)

Schools--Dupont--1950-1960; Students--Dupont--1950-1960; Teachers--Dupont--1950-1960;

Thirty-four children in one of the lower grades at the Dupont School. Two cub scouts in the front row are wearing their scout uniforms. The children sit with their hands folded in their laps in front of a North Pole scene on a bulletin board. Dupont had an elementary school enrollment of 376 students for the 1950-1951 school year. Lulu Bennett, Ida Franklin and Alma Hanson taught 1st grade.

Schools--Dupont--1950-1960; School children--Dupont--1950-1960;

One of the lower grades at the Dupont School. Thirty-one children sit with their hands folded in their laps in front of scene showing Santa Claus and his reindeer on a bulletin board.

Schools--Dupont--1950-1960; School children--Dupont--1950-1960;

Annie Wright Seminary. Members of the drama club, the "Masque Club", are dressed in sweaters with emblems, skirts, and saddle shoes and are standing on the basketball court. The student in front is holding a Theater Arts sign. Names are listed in The Shield, 1951.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Private schools--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The American Association of University Women held their annual New Members Tea in the Great Hall at Annie Wright Seminary. The committee for the event gathered around the colorful tea table. L-R, Floramae D. (Mrs. Herbert) Phillips, Mrs. Harold Carlson, Ruth McConihe, Sigrid M. (Mrs. Herman) Sowell and Sarah L. (Mrs. William Foster) Norris. 78 new members were announced, bringing the Tacoma branch membership to 401. (TNT, 11/22/1950, p.10)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960; American Association of University Women (Tacoma); Tea parties--Tacoma--1950-1960; Table settings & decorations; Phillips, Floramae D.; McConihe, Ruth; Sowell, Sigrid M.; Norris, Sarah L.;

Seven unidentified boys who attended the "Charles Wright School" at Annie Wright Seminary were photographed in December of 1950 while enjoying a snack of milk and animal crackers in their classroom. The Charles Wright School was added as an annex to Annie Wright in 1950 after the big earthquake of 1949 damaged Lowell School so badly it had to be torn down. A group of parents with daughters at Annie Wright asked Ruth Jenkins, the school's headmistress, to accept their sons. She agreed when those parents built an annex that could be converted later into a garage; they called the school Charles Wright. The new school offered classes for K, 1 and 2, but Annie Wright's long-standing policy of not accepting boys made an extension of education there impossible. A group of parents joined together and helped create the Charles Wright Academy, which opened in 1957 on a 127-acre site located between University Place and Lakewood.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Private schools--Tacoma; Children eating & drinking--Tacoma--1950-1960; Charles Wright Academy (Tacoma);

Annie Wright Seminary. Annie Wright had a four year kindergarten and a five year kindergarten. A group of children are seen playing outside in the covered walkway near an open courtyard on climbing equipment, pulling a wagon and riding a teeter-totter.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Private schools--Tacoma; Children playing outdoors--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Ordered for The Shield by Annie Wright Seminary. Members of the administrative staff at Annie Wright: Miss Patricia Bulmer, general office assistant; Mrs. Ruth Phelps, house manager; Mrs. Florence I. Perry, financial secretary; Mrs.Helen E. Breitenbach, secretary and Miss Russer, secretary to the headmistress. (The Shield, 1951) Format 5" x 6".

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Private schools--Tacoma; Office workers--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Ordered for The Shield by Annie Wright Seminary. Members of the faculty at Annie Wright Seminary play cards during a break: Miss Helen McKay, chemistry and mathematics; Mrs. Marion T. Wilson, second floor housemother; Mrs. Bertha Lenham, dietitian and home economics; Mrs. Charlotte Becker, third floor housemother; Mrs. Verna Langlois, fourth class; Miss Lydia Edgerly, librarian and English and Mrs. Josephine Fry, civilization. (The Shield, 1951) Format 5" x 6".

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Private schools--Tacoma; Playing cards; Teachers--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Ordered for The Shield by Annie Wright Seminary. Members of the medical staff at Annie Wright Seminary observe one of the students: Miss Eileen Hooley, informary assistant and "baby corridor" housemother; Miss Alice H. Carey, nurse; and Dr. Joseph R. Turner, school physician. Student's name was not provided. Format 3 1/2" x 4 1/2". (1951 Shield yearbook, "Faculty" page)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Private schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Nurses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Physicians--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hooley, Eileen; Carey, Alice H.; Turner, Joseph R.;

Annie Wright Seminary. Several girls from the lower school at Annie Wright Seminary are reading books in their school room. A chart on the wall lists, "Books I have read", and a list of words as well as samples of addition along the top of the blackboard. These girls are wearing the traditional sailors uniform for the lower classes.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Private schools--Tacoma; Children reading & writing--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Annie Wright Seminary. Several girls are seen during swimming class at Annie Wright Seminary. The school provided aquatic formation and water ballet groups.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Private schools--Tacoma; Children swimming--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bathing suits; Swimming pools--Tacoma;

Ordered for The Shield by Annie Wright Seminary. Members of the faculty at Annie Wright Seminary: Mrs. Martha A. Shand, assistant in 5-year kindergarten; Mrs. Gladys Foster, 3rd class; Miss Ruth N. Jackson, 7th class, english and social sturies; Mrs. Erdine W. Schwan, 5-year kindergarten; Miss Sarah B. Thompson, 6th class, mathematics and religious education; and Mrs. Jean V. Jepsen, 4-year kindergarten. (The Shield, 1951)Format 5" x 6".

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Private schools--Tacoma; Teachers--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Children are happily building a playhouse with precut pieces of lumber with slots cut in them to fit together quickly. The children are showing patience with each other and cooperation in putting the pieces together. Other children are busy with books at a table in the back of the room. One boy is painting at an easel.

School children--Tacoma--1950-1960; Children's playhouses--Tacoma; Children reading & writing--Tacoma; Children playing--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Children are finishing building a playhouse by joining the roof pieces to the sides. One of their teachers is helping. A carved pumpkin sits on a table behind them. Another playhouse with dark trim is seen in the corner. Ordered by Louis A. Drinkwine, a salesman in Tacoma.

School children--Tacoma--1950-1960; Children's playhouses--Tacoma; Teachers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Children playing--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Park Avenue School was originally built in 1912. Additions were made in 1918, 1949 and 1959. In 1983 structural damage forced closure of the auditorium and kitchen. Park Avenue School was named after the street on which it faces. Ordered by Washington Stove Works, Everett, Washington. (For the Record, Winnifred L. Olsen)

Park Avenue Elementary School (Tacoma)--Buildings; Park Avenue Elementary School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Washington Stove Works (Everett);

A new electric stove has been installed in the kitchen at Park Avenue School. Ordered by Washington Stove Works, Everett, Washington.

Park Avenue Elementary School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Washington Stove Works (Everett); Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stoves--Tacoma;

Jefferson School originally opened in a portable at North 12th and Stevens Streets. In 1908 the school was built at 4302 North 13th. Improvements were made in 1913, 1919, 1950, 1957 and 1971. The school was named for Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the United States. Ordered by Washington Stove Works, Everett, Washington. (For the Record, Winnifred L. Olsen) TPL-7185

Jefferson Elementary School (Tacoma)--Buildings; Jefferson Elementary School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Washington Stove Works (Everett);

A new electric stove, an "Alaska Range", has been installed in the kitchen at Jefferson School. During a one week period in December of 1951, new stoves were also installed at several other elementary schools including Lowell, Park and Reed. Ordered by Washington Stove Works, Everett, Washington. TPL-7186

Jefferson Elementary School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Washington Stove Works (Everett); Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stoves--Tacoma;

A new electric stove has been installed in the kitchen at Lowell School. Ordered by Washington Stove Works, Everett, Washington.

Lowell Elementary School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Washington Stove Works (Everett); Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stoves--Tacoma;

The exterior of Jennie Reed Elementary School which opened in 1951. The school was named for Dr. Jennie M. Reed who was noted throughout the Northwest for the testing program she developed in the 1920's and 1930's as director of the District department of educational research and psychological clinic. The school had 300 students in 1952. Ordered by Washington Stove Works, Everett, Washington. (For the Record, Winnifred L. Olsen)

Jennie Reed Elementary School (Tacoma)--Buildings; Jennie Reed Elementary School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Washington Stove Works (Everett);

A new electric stove, an "Alaska Range", has been installed in the kitchen at Reed School. Ordered by Washington Stove Works, Everett, Washington.

Jennie Reed Elementary School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Washington Stove Works (Everett); Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stoves--Tacoma;

Jefferson Elementary School, detail view of end wall. Brick building with double doors and a small curved roof above. Ordered by Washington Stove Works.

Jefferson Elementary School (Tacoma)--Buildings; Jefferson Elementary School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Washington Stove Works (Everett);