University of Washington quarterback extraordinaire Sonny Sixkiller visited Tacoma Athletic Commission headquarters, 735 Commerce St., on December 3, 1970. The T.A.C. official standing next to Mr. Sixkiller has not been identified. A sophomore from Ashland, Oregon, Mr. Sixkiller was a full blooded Cherokee. Never highly recruited by Oregon schools because of his (then) size, Mr. Sixkiller would finish his season as the country's #1 passer. His teammates, Rank Baty, Ace Bulger and Rick Huget (pictured in D159368, image 8) accompanied him to Tacoma. The UW rebounded from a dismal 1-9 record the year before to finish at 6-4, including a crushing 61-20 defeat of the UCLA Bruins. Mr. Sixkiller's passing became the Dawgs' chief offensive weapon. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Athletic Commission. (TNT 12-8-70, p. 16 - article)

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T.A.C. officials and guests. Husky quarterback Sonny Sixkiller (back row, third from right) and three of his teammates paid a visit to the Tacoma Athletic Commission on December 3, 1970. T.A.C. members seated (left to right) are: Hank Semmern, Tom Paine, professional golfer Ken Still, and president Hal Brotman. Forrest Rodgers (extreme right) is in the back row along with Sonny Sixkiller and his teammates. Teammates Rank Baty, Ace Bulger and Rick Huget are all graduates of Washington high schools. (teammates order unknown) Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Athletic Commission. (TNT article 12-8-70, p. 16)

Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Sixkiller, Sonny; Semmern, Hank; Paine, Tom; Still, Ken; Brotman, Hal; Rodgers, Forrest; Baty, Rank; Bulger, Ace; Huget, Rick;

Mayor Gordon N. Johnston, T.A.C. president Frank Ruffo, and Pierce County Commissioner Clay Huntington congratulate award winners Joe Clough and Ray Seales at the Tacoma Athletic Commission luncheon on February 17, 1972. Symbolic keys to the city and watches were presented at that time. Tacoma Boys Club boxer Seales was proclaimed the "State Amateur Boxer of the Year" while Clough was named "Boxing Coach of the Year." Ray Seales was the 139-lb. National AAU champion. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Athletic Commission. (TNT 2-16-72, B-9 -article; TNT 2-18-72, p. 28 -article)

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On February 17, 1972, Mayor Gordon N. Johnston (third from left in red tie) joined Tacoma Athletic Commission president Frank Ruffo (far left) and Pierce County Commissioner Clay Huntington (second from right) in congratulating boxing coach Joe Clough and Tacoma Boys Club boxer Ray Seales for their outstanding achievements. Clough and Seales received symbolic keys to the city and wristwatches. Ray Seales was proclaimed the "State Amateur Boxer of the Year" while Joe Clough, well known in boxing circles, was named "Boxing Coach of the Year." ALBUM 14. (TNT 2-16-72, B-9 article; TNT 2-18-72, p.28 article)

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Awards; Keys (Hardware); Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Ruffo, Frank; Huntington, Clay; Seales, Ray; Clough, Joe; Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Six new officers of the Tacoma Athletic Commission posed for a group portrait at TAC headquarters on December 30, 1969. Included in the group are: President Hal Brotman and Frank Ruffo (front); Hank Semmern, Tom Paine, Dick Greco and Forrest Rodgers (standing). Photograph ordered by Tacoma Athletic Commission.

Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Brotman, Hal; Ruffo, Frank; Greco, Dick; Rodgers, Forrest; Paine, Tom; Semmern, Hank;

Richards' Building. Known as 734-36 Pacific Avenue on the Pacific Avenue side of the building and 735 Commerce Street on the upper side of the building which housed the Rudder Club in 1948. The surface of the lower story is highly reflective surrounding corrugated metal. A neon sign hangs over the doorway. The upper level of the building has arched windows and an ornamented cornice.

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Committee for formal dance, Rudder Club, Keith Draper. The Rudder Club held their first annual Football Formal October 2, 1948, in the surf room of the club. Members of the planning committee are, left to right, Dorothy R. (Mrs. Larry) Huseby, F. Louise (Mrs. Victor) Vine, Elizabeth L. (Mrs. Wendell) Duncan, Mary E. (Mrs. Robert) Goodrich, and Kay W. Shinn. (T.Times, 9/28/1948, p.5)

Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Committees--Tacoma--1940-1950; Huseby, Dorothy R.; Vine, F. Louise; Duncan, Elizabeth L.; Goodrich, Mary E.; Shinn, Kay;

The Rudder Club held their first annual Football Formal on Saturday, October 2, 1948 in the Surf Room at the club, 735 Commerce St. The dance was limited to 100 persons. Members of the planning committee were, (l to r) Elizabeth L. (Mrs. Wendell) Duncan, Dorothy R. (Mrs. Larry) Huseby, F. Louise (Mrs. Victor) Vine, Mary E. (Mrs. Robert) Goodrich, and Everilda P. Shinn. The decorations for the dance followed a "football motif" with college pennants, goal posts, and "line markers". (TNT, 9/28/1948, p.5)

Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Committees--Tacoma--1940-1950; Huseby, Dorothy R.; Vine, F. Louise; Duncan, Elizabeth L.; Goodrich, Mary E.; Shinn, Kay;

Armory picture of fighters for War Athletic Commission. Tacoma Athletic Commission hosted many tournaments at the Armory Ring. Eight unidentified boxers posing for picture at Armory Ring.

Boxing--Tacoma; Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma; Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma);

Rudder Club member's wives had formed a Valentine's Day Frolic committee. They were planning a Valentine's Day dance, dinner, cocktail hour and floor show. Rudder Club members and their wives would be invited to attend. Left to right view of committee members: Ethyl Smith, Virginia Belfoy, Dorothy Huseby, Inez Cliff and Rebecca Duncan (T. Times, 2/11/47, p. 10).

Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Hats--1940-1950; Spouses--Tacoma; Men--Clubs--Tacoma; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);

Helen M. Borcher, wife of Arthur Borcher, president of the Tacoma Rudder Club, would be hosting a "Stag and Doe" party. Rudder Club members and their wives will be invited to join in the fun, which includes a floor show, dinner until midnight and dancing until 1:00 A.M. Mrs. Borcher is wearing a tailored suit and feathered hat in this March 27, 1947 photograph (T. Times, 3/29/47, p. 12).

Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hats--1940-1950; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Borcher, Helen M.;

The Rudder Club members were gathered together for dinner and to discuss club business. Arthur Borcher was president of the Rudder Club in 1947. A microphone is set up for the speaker and club members appear to be listening attentively, as they enjoy their coffee, the tables and chairs are organized in a banquet style with basic white linens.

Banquet halls--Tacoma; Men--Clubs--Tacoma; Meetings--Tacoma; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);

Tacoma's Rudder Club was hosting a Hat Show for its members and their guests. Alma's Millinery was sponsoring and providing all hats for the show. The hat models were: Bernice Benson, Agnes Standish, Hazel Hamprecht and Mrs. Bert Smyser. Marie Hockett would be the Hat Show commentator. View of hat model wearing a plumed hat perfect for the 1947 fall and winter fashion season (T. Times, 10/11/47, p. 10).

Hats--1940-1950; Necklaces; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Millinery; Fashion models--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1940-1950; Alma's Millinery (Tacoma);

Stardust Dance Club at Rudder Club, Mrs. Haines. The Stardust Dance Club held its first event of the season on Friday, September 13, 1947, at the Rudder Club. Fifty couples attended the formal ball. Mr. and Mrs. James Mack Koon were welcomed to the club. L-R, Mrs. James Mack Koon, Virginia (Mrs. Robert) Jepsen, James Mack Koon, Irene (Mrs. Dean) Thompson and Mrs. Donald Baker. (T.Times, 9/12/1947, p.14; 9/20/1947, p.9- alt. photo)

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Gladys Eckstein is the Chairman of the upcoming Rudder Club Hat Show. The show is being sponsored by Alma's Millinery, all hats will be provided by Alma's. Gladys is giving Rudder Club members a preview of the many new hat styles for fall and winter 1947. All Rudder Club members and their guests are invited to attend the show, Marie Hockett will be the Hat Show's commentator (T. Times, 10/11/47, p. 10).

Necklaces; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Eckstein, Gladys; Hats--1940-1950; Millinery; Fashion shows--Tacoma;

The Rudder Club Hat Show will begin with a cocktail hour, followed by a luncheon and then the show. The hat models will be Bernice Benson, Agnes Standish, Hazel Hamprecht and Mrs. Bert Smyser. View of Gladys Eckstein giving us a sneak preview of the hats to be modeled in the show. All hats are provided by Alma's Millinery (T. Times, 10/11/47, p. 10). TPL-9095

Necklaces; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Eckstein, Gladys; Hats--1940-1950; Millinery; Fashion shows--Tacoma;

The Rudder Club was having their first "Stag and Doe" party of the season. The committee was decorating for the dance with the college football theme. The event would begin with cocktails, a floor show, followed by dinner and dancing. Left to right view of committee members decorating, Elverna Maurmann, Jane Miller, Helen Rothermel and Margaret Brown (T. Times, 10/17/47, p. 5).

Banners--Tacoma; Logos; Sporting goods; Parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ladders; Sports--Tacoma; Committees--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Maurmann, Elverna; Miller, Jane; Rothermel, Helen N.; Brown, Margaret;

Rudder Club. A man and woman sit listening to another woman tell a story after they have finished their meal at a banquet. The table is decorated with flowers and lit candles. Other members of the Rudder Club and their guests can be seen at other tables behind this one.

Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Flowers--Tacoma; Candles;

Over 400 members and guests were expected for the Rudder Club's Valentine Party held on February 10, 1948. The evening included cocktails, dinner, a floor show and dancing, and was expected to last until at least midnight. The planning committee included: (from l to r) Helen N. (Mrs. H. Kent) Rothermel, Dorothy R. (Mrs. Lawrence) Huseby, Inez E. (Mrs. Virgil H.) Cliff, Mrs. Delbert Belfor, and Marion C. (Mrs. Jerry) Geehan. (T.Times, 2/6/1948, p.10)

Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rothermel, Helen N.; Huseby, Dorothy R.; Cliff, Inez E.; Geehan, Marion C.; Committees--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Table setup with suckling pig at Rudder Club, Joe W. Carbone, Scotty's Cafe. A buffet table has been prepared with a roast suckling pig as a center piece. The chef is receiving congratulations from the man on his right and also holds a loving cup. Two men dressed as waiters stand behind the chef with white towels over their arms. The photograph was ordered by Joe W. Carbone, owner of Scotty's Cafe and Tavern at 29 North Tacoma Avenue.

Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Cooks; Restaurant workers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Meat; Awards;

Tacoma's Rudder Club was located at 735 Commerce Street in Tacoma's business district; the club manager was Walter Geehan. Throughout the year the Rudder Club hosted and sponsored many events, including dinners, luncheons and style shows for members and their family and guests. Interior view of the Rudder Club's dining room; a tropical frescoe with sailboats and palm trees, has recently been painted in the dining room.

Dining rooms--Tacoma; Table settings & decorations; Murals--Tacoma; Restaurants--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Organizations' facilities--Tacoma; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);

Tacoma's Rudder Club was located at 735 Commerce Street in Tacoma's business district; the club manager was Walter Geehan. Throughout the year the Rudder Club hosted and sponsored many events, including dinners, luncheons and style shows for members and their family and guests. Interior view of the Rudder Club's dining room; photo ordered by the Condon Company, an advertising company.

Table settings & decorations; Dining rooms--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Organizations' facilities--Tacoma; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Condon Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

General Wainwright in Rudder Club, Keith Draper. General Jonathan M. Wainwright was returning to Tacoma to attend the dedication of the newly enlarged school in Fircrest that already bore his name. It had been four years since General Wainwright had visited Tacoma, not long after his return from a Japanese prisoner of war camp. He was a hero of the battle of Bataan and also led the defense of the island of Corregidor during World War II. During his visit to Tacoma he was to be honored by a public program at the Armory and a reception by the American Legion. (TNT, 11/6/1949, p.1)

Wainwright, Jonathan M.; Heroes--Tacoma--1940-1950; Military personnel--Tacoma--1940-1950; Generals--United States--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);

General Wainwright in Rudder Club, Keith Draper. General Jonathan M. Wainwright is seen with a woman, possibly his wife, at a dinner given in his honor at the Rudder Club. The woman is wearing a hat with shapes similar to those on the wallpaper behind her. General Wainwright had come to Tacoma to dedicate the elementary school named in his honor. (TNT, 11/20/1949, p.1)

Wainwright, Jonathan M.; Heroes--Tacoma--1940-1950; Military personnel--Tacoma--1940-1950; Generals--United States--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Hats--1940-1950;

Tacoma's Rudder Club was located at 735 Commerce Street in Tacoma's business district; the club manager was Walter Geehan. Throughout the year the Rudder Club hosted and sponsored many events, including dinners, luncheons and style shows for members and their families and guests. This view of an unidentified chef at the Rudder Club preparing a meal of steak and salad was taken on April 18, 1949.

Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cooks; Cookery--Tacoma; Food--Tacoma; Meat; Kitchens--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stoves--Tacoma; Restaurant workers--Tacoma; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);

Stardust Dance in Surf Room, Rudder Club, Keith Draper. The Stardust Dance Club held their last dance of the spring season May 21, 1949, at the Rudder Club's Surf Room. The dinner and dance party had a Hawaiian theme. (TNT, 5/15/1949, p.D-5)

Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Tacoma's Rudder Club was located at 735 Commerce Street in Tacoma's business district; the club manager was Walter Geehan. Throughout the year the Rudder Club hosted and sponsored many events, including dinners, luncheons and style shows for members and their family and guests. View of Rudder Club members being served their dinner by Bill and Palmer, Rudder Club restaurant waiters, on May 4, 1949.

Table settings & decorations; Chafing dishes; Waiters--Tacoma--1940-1950; Restaurant workers--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Organizations' facilities--Tacoma; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);

Tacoma's Rudder Club was located at 735 Commerce Street in Tacoma's business district; the club manager was Walter Geehan. Throughout the year the Rudder Club hosted and sponsored many events, including dinners, luncheons and style shows for members and their family and guests. View of Rudder Club members being served their dinner by Bill and Palmer, Rudder Club restaurant waiters. This photograph was taken on May 4, 1949.

Table settings & decorations; Chafing dishes; Waiters--Tacoma--1940-1950; Restaurant workers--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Organizations' facilities--Tacoma; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);

Tacoma's Rudder Club offered their members many social activities throughout the year; many of these functions were held at the club's facilities. Interior view of the Rudder Club's barroom; a bartender, wearing a uniform, is mixing a cocktail for one of the club members; a ship's steering wheel decorates the bar area.

Bartenders--Tacoma--1940-1950; Barrooms--Tacoma; Bars--Tacoma; Restaurant workers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Organizations' facilities--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);

Interior view of dining room and bar at the Rudder Club; the room is decorated with sailboats and captain's steering wheels. The bar and walls are covered in leather that has anchors and waves, and the tables all have ashtrays. The Rudder Club facilities were for members and their guests. The Rudder Club's facilities were managed by Walter Geehan; they were located at 735 Commerce Street in downtown Tacoma.

Dining rooms--Tacoma; Bars (Furniture)--Tacoma; Barrooms--Tacoma; Organizations' facilities--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sports & recreation facilities--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);