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Tacoma (Wash.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Arnold B. Arons: Achieving Wider Scientific Literacy, February 16, 1988

 File — Box 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains event programs for this lecture series.

Dates: February 16, 1988

Walter S. Davis papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-009
Abstract

Walter S. Davis was a Washington State Senator (1912-1928) and a professor of history and political science at the College of Puget Sound (now University of Puget Sound), in Tacoma, Washington, from 1907-1943. The collection contains mainly CPS-related correspondence, papers, notebooks, lecture notes, and also genealogical information.

Dates: 1858-1957; Majority of material found within 1866 - 1891

Francis Wayland Hanawalt teaching notebooks

 Collection — Box 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: Mss.029
Abstract

Francis Wayland Hanawalt (1859-1933) was born in Monticello, Indiana. Hanawalt joined the University of Puget Sound in 1908 as Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy and served in this position until his death in November 1933. The Francis Wayland Hanawalt Teaching Notebooks consist of four small notebooks and one document created by Professor Francis Wayland Hanawalt.

Dates: 1921-1933

Office of the President records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-01
Abstract

This collection contains the records of Presidents of the University of Puget Sound (earlier known as Puget Sound University and College of Puget Sound), in Tacoma, Washington.

Dates: 1888-2016

Office of the Provost records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-02
Abstract

This collection contains the records of the Dean's Office for the College of Puget Sound (now University of Puget Sound) including those of Dean John D. Regester (1936-1965) and Dean Norman Thomas (approximately 1960-1967).

Dates: 1931-2010

Lyle S. Shelmidine papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-019
Abstract

Lyle Stanton "Stan" Shelmidine was a professor of Near and Far East History at the College of Puget Sound (now University of Puget Sound), 1936-1966. This collection contains biographical information, personal and departmental correspondence, course exams, bibliographies, syllabi, and lecture notes.

Dates: 1929-1966; Majority of material found within 1936 - 1966

Tacoma Community House: A Social Settlement, by Georgina Rowland

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: Mss-051
Abstract The Tacoma Community House was established in 1907 by the Home Missionary Board of the Methodist Church. The Tacoma Community house began with the goal of providing a gathering space for children in Tacoma, and the organization offered programs, including a baby clinic, the first kindergarten classes in Tacoma, and English classes for recent immigrants. The Tacoma Community House: A Social Settlement, is a Sociology 101 paper written by Georgina Rowland on...
Dates: 10 March 1932

Tacoma Playing Cards

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Mss-067
Abstract

Created by Tacoma Makes, the Tacoma Playing Cards were designed to highlight the history, beauty, and artistic talent of Tacoma, Washington. Created by local artists, each card contains original artwork highlighting an aspect of Tacoma. Tacoma Makes published two decks: the blue deck (2012) and the red deck (2013).

Dates: 2012-2013

R. Franklin Thompson personal papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-035
Abstract

This collection contains records documenting R. Franklin Thompson's activities in the Methodist Church both as a Methodist Minister and as President of the University of Puget Sound (1942 to 1973).

Dates: 1949-1977

University of Puget Sound Alumni Office/Alumni Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-07
Abstract

Includes records of the programs, activities and general operation of the Alumni Office of the College of Puget Sound (now known as University of Puget Sound).

Dates: 1912-1972