Collection: Richards Studio Collection
Series: D41494-2
(Unique: 17172) Date: 03-28-1949 Description: Peoples department store was having their annual Women's Day event in March of 1949, which would include great store savings and women employees taking over executive positions in the store for two days. Harriet Eakins was chosen as president of Peoples for this event. Left to right: William P. Fitpold, Harriet Eakins and Arlene Baer getting ready for the 31st annual Peoples department store's Women's Day event. Mr. Fitpold was the longtime president of Peoples. (T.N.T., 3/31/49, p. D-10). Address:1101-07 Pacific Ave. (Check the Buildings Index) Subjects:Sales personnel--Tacoma; Advertisements--Tacoma; Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; Department stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Peoples (Tacoma); Fitpold, William P.; Eakins, Harriet; Baer, Arlene; Image type: Black & White Original negative: 4x5" Print type: Fiber base-Glossy Print format: 8x10" Rights: See Tacoma Public Library for specific rights and permissions.
