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D13375-12
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- 1942-09-04 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Formal opening of Tacoma's newest U.S.O. club; the Commerce St. location was designated for use by servicemen of color. Governor Arthur B. Langlie shakes hands with J.C. Haley, dedication program committee member, on September 4, 1942. On extreme left is Rev. D.C. Stephenson. Standing are: L to R: Unknown, Fort Lewis recreation director Col. Alvie Merrill, two unknown Fort Lewis officers, Chaplain Robert. Doakes of Fort Lewis. (TNT 9-1-42, p. 4, TNT 9-6-42, A-12)
Dedications--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Stephenson, D.C.; Haley, J.C.; Merrill, Alvie; Doakes, Robert; Shaking hands--Tacoma; Flags; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950;