Mrs. Harry P. (Marjorie) Cain, Harry Jr. (Buzzie), Governor Arthur B. Langlie and acting Mayor C. Val Fawcett at a heartfelt October 2, 1944, tribute to Lt. Col. Cain held at the Temple Theatre. The two-hour free variety show was in honor of Tacoma's "fighting Mayor" and U.S. Senatorial candidate, currently attached to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force overseas. Lengthy applause from the packed house greeted the introduction of Mrs. Cain and son, Harry Jr. Also present was Governor Arthur B. Langlie who made a surprise appearance to endorse Mayor Cain as "one of the finest public citizens I have ever known." (TNT 10-3-44, p. 1, T.Times 10-3-44, p. 1) ALBUM 10, ALBUM 13.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Cain, Harry P.;

Governor Mon C. Wallgren marching down the steps of the State Legislative (Capitol) Building on Inauguration Day, January 10, 1945. Unlike previous inaugurations which were held in a joint session of the House and Senate, Mr. Wallgren's occurred outdoors on a flag-decked platform near the Capitol steps. 150 state guardsmen were in attendance, in uniform with fixed bayonets, and formed an aisle six feet wide from the doors of the building to the inaugural platform. Governor Wallgren was escorted to the platform by members of the legislature. Wallgren was one of the few men in history to serve as a U.S. Representative, a U.S. Senator, and as a governor. He served as governor until 1949 and was succeeded by his predecessor, Arthur B. Langlie. ALBUM 10. (TNT 1-09-45, p. 14, 1-11-45, p. 1)

Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961; Legislative Building (Olympia);

Governor Mon C. Wallgren takes the oath of office on the steps of the State Legislative (Capitol) Building on Inauguration Day, 1945. He was sworn in by Chief Justice Walter B. Beals on January 10, 1945, as 5000 watched the outdoor ceremony. Instead of the customary joint session between the House and Senate in House chambers, the new governor chose to have the inauguration day ceremonies outdoors where more could observe. (TNT 1-09-45, p. 14, 1-11-45, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961; Oaths--Olympia; Beals, Walter B.; Judges; Legislative Building (Olympia);

Governor Mon C. Wallgren makes his Inaugural Address on the north steps of the State Legislative (Capitol) Building on Inauguration Day, 1945. Members of the House and Senate, 150 National Guardsmen, and the Olympia High School Band line the steps flanking the new governor. A crowd of 5000 watched the proceedings. View of Governor Wallgren behind flag-decked platform; he asked for a change in the state liquor laws to serve liquor by the drink. (TNT 1-9-45, p. 14, 1-11-45, p. 1) (scanned from original negative, no print on file)

Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961; Public speaking--Olympia; Legislative Building (Olympia);

Ex-Mayor J.J. Kaufman, wife Wavie, Mrs. Harry (Marjorie) Cain and Harry Jr. (Buzzie), at a tribute to Mayor Cain held at the Temple Theatre on October 2, 1944. Lt. Col. Cain was serving in Europe with the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force. Hundreds of friends and well-wishers from around the Puget Sound gathered to enjoy vaudevillian acts and listen to short speeches regarding the absent Mayor Cain. Governor Arthur B. Langlie popped in unexpectedly to praise Harry Cain highly. Mayor Cain would serve in the European theater from 1943-1945; subsequently returned home to resume his duties as Tacoma's mayor until he was elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 1946. (TNT 10-3-44, p. 1, T.Times 10-3-44, p. 1) ALBUM 13.

Kaufman, Joseph J.; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.--Family; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979--Family; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Cain, Harry P.;

Acting Mayor Val Fawcett, center in bow tie, posed with the launching party aboard the boat " American Girl " at the Old Town dock on Sunday, July 23, 1944. A blessing was bestowed by Father Henry J. Schultheis of Bellarmine High on the 106-foot long, completely refrigerated tuna fishing boat built by Petrich Shipbuilding. Mrs. Lucille Machado, wife of the 23-year-old skipper Joe Machado, was the ship's sponsor and christened her with the traditional bottle of spirits. Others aboard during the ceremony included Harvey and Martin Petrich, Captain Joe Machado, co-owner Joe Alves. Ordered by Petrich Shipbuilding Company. ALBUM 14 (T.Times 7-24-44, p. 2-article; TNT 7-24-44, p. 1-article)

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Petrich, Martin; Petrich, Harvey; Machado, Joe; Machado, Lucille; Alves, Joe; Schultheis, Henry J.; Priests--Tacoma;

American Legion honoring gold star mothers. Mothers who have sons in the armed forces were honored at the American Legion in early September of 1944. Those women who have lost their sons in the armed forces received gold star awards. F. D. Richardson, Post Commander and Acting Mayor, Val Fawcett (center) were both present at ceremony. Names appear in newspaper (T. Times, 9/8/44, p. 1). ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Patriotic societies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Memorial rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Commemorations--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Legion Tacoma Post No. 138 (Tacoma);

Col. Harry P. Cain and wife Marjorie were guests at a Halloween party in 1945. Cain had interrupted his mayoral duties to enlist in the US Army and fight in the European theater. The uniformed Col. Cain is pictured seated in the center of the photograph; Marjorie Cain, draped in fur, is seated second from left. Col. Cain would resume his duties as mayor shortly after. ALBUM 13

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Banquets;

Colonel Harry P. Cain attends a Halloween Party. He has recently returned from his tour of duty in Europe in the fall of 1945. He is wearing his uniform and combat boots. His wife, Marjorie Cain, is seated second from the left.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Group portraits; Banquets;

Acting Mayor Val Fawcett, far right in photo, greets veterans returning on the transport USS Admiral Coontz on October 10, 1945. L to R: Sgts. Robert Kusek, Ole Leland and Robert Breen, Lt. John Watkins, Capt. Kenneth Peterson. The five were part of the 4,609 troops arriving from Okinawa and debarking at the Port of Tacoma. Army convoys would whisk the veterans to Northeast Fort Lewis for processing and freedom. (T. Times 10-10-45, p. 1) ALBUM 14. TPL-10385

Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Kusek, Robert; Leland, Ole; Breen, Robert; Watkins, John; Peterson, Kenneth; Shaking hands--Tacoma;

Mayor Harry P. Cain debates mayorial candidate Paul Olson at Jason Lee Junior High School on March 11, 1946, the day before general elections. Retiring Mayor Cain had accused Olson of accepting a $2500 check from contractor Elvind Anderson for Congressman John Coffee as a bribe to get Ft. Lewis work in 1941. Olson was the former secretary to Representative Coffee. Tacoma contractor, and former mayoral candidate, Anderson contended that the $2500 check was for assistance in winning the one million dollar Army contract. Olson indicated that the check was a congressional campaign contribution. (TNT 3-12-46, p. 1) ALBUM 13.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Debates--Tacoma;

A highly touted and, according to the Tacoma News Tribune, "acrimonious" debate was held on March 11, 1946, between current Mayor Harry P. Cain and mayoral candidate Paul Olson at Jason Lee Junior High. It was standing room only as 1,300 seated and an additional 300 standing persons packed the building. Mayor Cain, speaking in support of C. Val Fawcett, accused Olson of accepting a $2,500 check from contractor Elvind Anderson for Congressman John Coffee as a bribe to get Ft. Lewis work in 1941. Olson, the former secretary to Representative Coffee, rejected the accusation, contending that the check was merely a congressional campaign contribution. Olson lost the election the following day to C. Val Fawcett, the son of former mayor Angelo V. Fawcett, by a margin of 523 votes. (TNT 3-12-46, p. 1)

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Debates--Tacoma; Olson, Paul A.;

In December of 1945 Mayor Harry P. Cain returned to Tacoma to once again take up his mayoral duties. In 1943 he had taken a leave of absence from his elected office to enter the Army as a major. He left the city in the capable hands of C. Val Fawcett, who had previously served as Commissioner of Finance. By the end of the war Mayor Cain had risen in rank to Lieutenant Colonel. Once back in office he served as mayor of Tacoma until June 15, 1946, when he chose to run for the U.S. Senate. Album 13.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Military uniforms--United States;

A uniformed Harry P. Cain in the Mayor's office in (Old) City Hall, shortly after his return from Europe. A Christmas tree, dripping in tinsel, is in the background. Framed photographs fill the wall behind Lt. Col. Cain. He had interrupted his mayoral duties to join the US Army in 1943 and fought in the European theater. ALBUM 13.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Military uniforms--United States; Christmas trees--Tacoma;

Mayor Harry P. Cain takes delivery of his all new 1946 Pontiac in early February, 1946, from Tacoma Auto Sales, who ordered this for publicity. Tacoma Auto Sales, located on Commerce St., provided sales and service for Pontiacs and Cadillacs. ALBUM 13.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Auto Sales Co. (Tacoma); Pontiac automobile;

Mayor Harry P. Cain and the head of the Maccabees, believed to be Robert Goldberg, ponder the world map on May 17, 1946. ALBUM 13.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Maps; Order of Maccabees;

Mayor Harry P. Cain signs "Paternal Week" proclamation for the Maccabees on May 17, 1946. Observing is believed to be Robert Goldberg. Mr. Goldberg was also the president of the Fraternal Congress of the State of Washington. ALBUM 13. (T.Times 5-13-1946, p. 7-article & photograph re: Fraternal Congress of the State of Washington)

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Order of Maccabees;

Tacoma's brand new mayor, Val Fawcett, (center) with two unidentified men while attending the Electrical Products Banquet at the University - Union Club on June 3, 1946. Mayor Fawcett had been sworn into office that morning. He had served four terms as finance commissioner and also served as acting mayor during Harry P. Cain's absence. Mayor Fawcett's father, Angelo, was also Tacoma's mayor for several terms. ALBUM 14.

Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Tacoma Mayor C. Val Fawcett, (2nd from R), with a group of men attending the Electrical Products Banquet at the University - Union Club the evening of his June 3rd swearing in. Mayor Fawcett was already well known in Tacoma politics as he had served four terms as finance commissioner and also assumed the duties of mayor for an extended period of time when Harry P. Cain entered the Army. Val Fawcett was the son of former multi-term mayor A.V. Fawcett, nicknamed the "fightin' mayor." ALBUM 14.

Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Autographed photo, attendees of Electrical Products Banquet at the University - Union Club the evening of Mayor Val Fawcett's swearing in on June 3, 1946. Standing (from L): Fawcett; 2nd, Abner Bergersen; 3rd. Seated: Leon Titus; 3rd, Jerry Geehan; 4th, Harry P. Cain; 9th. Cain had acted as master of ceremonies during Fawcett's swearing in process. He and Fawcett had worked together on the city council for several years. ALBUM 13.

Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Bergersen, Abner R.; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Autographs;

Tacoma Mayor Val Fawcett, son of the celebrated Mayor A.V. Fawcett, at (Old) City Hall for his swearing in ceremony on June 3, 1946. Members of the city council flank the mayor. They are: (l-r) L.W. "Roy" Craig, Abner R. Bergersen, Robert S. Temme and C.A. "Clif" Erdahl. (T.Times 6-3-46, p. 1)

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Craig, L.W.; Bergersen, Abner R.; Temme, Robert S.; Erdahl, C.A.; Municipal officials--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Three generations at swearing in of Mayor Val Fawcett. L to R: wife Linda, granddaughter Linda, Fawcett, mother Margaret (widow of Mayor A.V. Fawcett), daughter Margaret, son-in-law Norbert Knecht. Fawcett Senior's portrait overlooks the family group. ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965--Family;

Newly sworn in mayor Val Fawcett posed proudly with his immediate family on June 3, 1946. This is a cropped version of D22427, image 6, with the portrait of Mayor A.V. Fawcett nearly removed. Mayor Val Fawcett is holding his granddaughter Linda Knecht, and is flanked by wife Linda (with orchid corsage) and mother Margaret, widow of A.V. Next to Margaret Fawcett is Val's daughter, also named Margaret and her husband, Norbert Knecht. ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965--Family;

Three generations at the June 3, 1946, swearing in of Tacoma Mayor Val Fawcett. Left to Right: wife Linda, granddaughter Linda, Mayor Fawcett, mother Margaret (widow of Mayor A.V. Fawcett) and daughter Margaret. The City of Tacoma got a new mayor and two new councilmen on Monday morning, June 3rd, as Val Fawcett and L.W. (Roy) Craig (new Finance Commissioner) and Robert S. Temme (new Public Safety Commissioner) took the oath of office. Mayor Fawcett was no stranger to the office of mayor - he had managed the dual role of acting mayor and finance commissioner for 2.5 years while Harry P. Cain was on military leave with the Army. Harry Cain had vacated the mayor's post to run for U.S. Senate. ALBUM 14 (TNT 6-2-42, A-1-article)

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965--Family;

Tacoma Mayor Val Fawcett, (3rd from L) with a group of men during a live broadcast on Radio Station KMO. Photo ordered by the Ted B. Palmer Company, 6/27/1946. ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Radio broadcasting--Tacoma--1940-1950;

President-elect of the Philippines, Manuel Acuna Roxas, watches as his host, Col. A.S.Strickland, tops off his cup of coffee. Mr. Roxas and his party of eleven, including U.S. High Commissioner, Paul V. McNutt, were on their way to Washington D.C. for a conference with President Truman. They had made a brief stop at McChord Field for refueling on May 8, 1946. Even though the Air Force base was given warning of the visit only hours before the big transport actually arrived, press and cameras were on hand immediately to photograph the arrival and subsequent meal. In his prepared speech at the conclusion of the breakfast, Mr. Roxas praised General Douglas MacArthur for the outstanding job in restoring the Philippines to the Filipinos. Although Mr. Roxas did not answer individual questions, he did state his purpose in journeying to Washington D.C. was to offer both military support and the placement of military bases on Filipino soil. He called America the "motherland of world democracy" and indicated his country's appreciation for its help in the fight against aggression. (TNT 5-9-46, p. 1) ALBUM 3.

Visits of state--Tacoma; Roxas, Manuel Acuna, 1892-1948; McNutt, Paul V.; Strickland, A.S.; Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Manuel Acuna Roxas, President-elect of the Philippines, and U.S. High Commissioner Paul McNutt breakfast with Col. A.S. Strickland, commander of McChord Field, during a fuel stopover on a flight from Manila to Washington, DC. The party of twelve spent an hour at the McChord Field Officers Club. The Philippines President-elect read from a prepared speech after the conclusion of his meal. He gratefully acknowledged America's help in the fight against the Japanese and highly praised General Douglas MacArthur. The purpose of his long journey to Washington D.C. was to confer with President Truman regarding a Philippines pledge of military bases and support for their American allies. (TNT 5-9-46, p. 1) ALBUM 3.

Visits of state--Tacoma; Roxas, Manuel Acuna, 1892-1948; McNutt, Paul V.; Strickland, A.S.; Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Manuel Acuna Roxas ( L) , President-elect of the Philippines, and U.S. High Commissioner Paul McNutt (R) conclude their breakfast with Col. A.S. Strickland, commander of McChord Field, with very little privacy, during a fuel stopover on a flight from Manila to Washington, D.C. The press are ready with their cameras, newsreel equipment and high intensity lights as Mr. Roxas would be reading from a prepared speech shortly thereafter. This was Mr. Roxas' first trip to the United States since 1939. He would be conferring with President Truman regarding his country's offer to allow military bases on the Islands. Manuel Acuna Roxas would be the independent Republic of the Philippines first president. He would die in office in 1948, suffering a heart attack during a speech at Clark AFB. (TNT 5-9-46, p. 1) ALBUM 3.

Visits of state--Tacoma; Roxas, Manuel Acuna, 1892-1948; McNutt, Paul V.; Strickland, A.S.; Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Manuel Acuna Roxas, Philippines President-elect, and U.S. High Commissioner Paul McNutt chat with Col. A.S. Strickland, commander of McChord Field, where the C-54 Army transport airplane from Manila to Washington, D.C., had stopped to fuel. Tacoma was the midway point of a trip that had originated in Manila, continued on to Tokyo, and then the Aleutians before arriving at McChord Field. The Philippines President-elect was en route to confer with President Truman regarding an offer of military bases and support in the newly independent country. Mr. Roxas and Mr. McNutt spent an hour at the McChord Field Officers Club enjoying coffee with their Air Force hosts before departing at approximately 9:30 a.m. (TNT 5-9-46, p. 1) ALBUM 3. TPL-10373

Visits of state--Tacoma; Roxas, Manuel Acuna, 1892-1948; McNutt, Paul V.; Strickland, A.S.; Transport planes--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Col. A.S. Strickland, commander of McChord Field, warms the coffee of Manuel Acuna Roxas, President-elect of the Philippines, at breakfast during a fuel stop at the base on a flight from Manila to Washington, D.C. McChord was informed only that morning that a transport carrying President-elect Roxas might be making a short stopover. Mr. Roxas was on his way to confer with President Truman regarding the placement of American military bases on the Islands. In reading from a prepared speech after the breakfast, Mr. Roxas indicated that his newly independent country was prepared to offer military support as well as military bases to maintain peace in the Pacific. (T.Times, 5/9/1946) ALBUM 3.

Visits of state--Tacoma; Roxas, Manuel Acuna, 1892-1948; Strickland, A.S.; Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1940-1950;