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D13375-6
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- 1942-09-04 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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View from stage during dedication ceremonies at the new U.S.O. for soldiers of color on Commerce St. The new U.S.O. opened on Friday, September 4, 1942, and was filled with soldiers and their guests. Governor Arthur B. Langlie and Mayor Harry P. Cain were on hand to participate in the formal opening of the center. Civic and religious leaders served on the program committee, including Rabbi Rosenberg, Rev. D.C. Stephenson, Dr. E.E. Elmore and Brown & Haley founder, J.C. Haley. (TNT 9-1-42, p. 4, TNT 9-6-42, A-12)
Dedications--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950;