Tacoma Mayor Joseph J. Kaufman received some advice on his grip from Dora Mae Rice while Gretchen Kunigk watched on May 3, 1939. A special "hole-in-one" competition was being held at the Allenmore Golf Course to raise money to send a four-man team of Tacoma golfers to the national public links meet to be held in Baltimore, Maryland. The golfer who could sink a "hole-in-one" on the special 115 yard hole set up for the competition would win a shiny, new Buick. Dora Mae was a figure skater; she went on to become a Northwest ice dancing champion and a judge in Olympic skating. Gretchen went on to win the first U.S. medal in Olympic skiing. (T. Times, 5-4-39, p. 14). ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Fraser, Gretchen Kunigk, 1919-1994; Rice, Dora Mae; Golf--Tacoma--1930-1940; Golfers--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Mayor George Smitley congratulates a jockey after a horse race during the grandstand show on Tacoma Day at the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup. A horseshoe of blossoms decorates the horse's neck. Mrs. Smitley had a hand in decorating the winner. September 22, 1937, was "Tacoma Day" at the fair and also Army & Navy Day. Mayor Smitley was the honored guest at the afternoon's grandstand show which included a rodeo, outdoor circus, vaudeville acts, band concert and dancing horses. There were also three horse races; the above sepia photograph is probably that of "Premier Jim," winning horse in the feature event, the Mayor Smitley race with a $200 purse. The feature event was a one-mile race for three years and older horses who were nonwinners of that week. ALBUM 11. (T. Times 9-22-37, p. 1, 9-23-37, p. 1) TPL-9627

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Smitley, Isabel; Horses--Puyallup; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup);

Mrs. Jess Dannen of the American Legion Auxiliary, Rhodes post, pins a "Buddy Poppy" on Tacoma Mayor J.J. Kaufman at (Old) City Hall on May 23, 1939. Mayor Kaufman was the first to buy a poppy during Tacoma's Poppy Days. These paper poppies were made by disabled veterans in a Walla Walla hospital and sold to raise funds for veterans relief. ALBUM 11, ALBUM 16. (T.Times 5-25-39, p. 4)

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; American Legion Auxiliary (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Norwegian Crown Princess Martha and Major General A. J. Bowley during visit of the Princess and her husband, Crown Prince Olav (later Olav V), to Fort Lewis. The Crown Princess is wearing a black ensemble, white hat and silver fox furs. She is holding a bouquet of long stemmed roses. General Bowley would be joining the royal couple at an informal civic banquet held at the Hotel Winthrop that evening. He was the commander of the 9th Corps. (TNT 5-24-39, p. 2)

Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rulers--Norway; Martha, Crown Princess of Norway; Bowley, Albert J.; Generals--Tacoma;

Conductor E. M. Osborne gives his "highball" as President Roosevelt's train pulls out from Union Depot after an early evening 15 minute whistle stop in Tacoma on October 1, 1937. Fifty to sixty thousand Tacomans lined the streets of Tacoma to catch a glimpse of the President as he entered the city by automobile from Olympia. More crowded into Union Station to hear his short speech. (T. Times, 10/2/1937, p. 9)

Visits of state--Tacoma--Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945; Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad employees; Osborne, E.M.;

President Roosevelt addresses a large crowd from his train at Union Depot. On the car platform with the President are his granddaughter Anna Eleanor (nicknamed Sistie) Dall, 29 year old son James, daughter Anna (Mrs. John Boettiger), his bodyguard, and grandson Curtis (Buzzie) Dall. (T. Times, 10/2/1937, p. 9).

Presidents; Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945; Boettiger, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Dall, 1906-1975; Dall, Anna Eleanor; Roosevelt, James; Dall, Curtis; Visits of state--Tacoma--Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945;

Tacoma Mayor George Smitley with President Roosevelt on his train at Union Depot. Posed on the platform with the President were, left to right, Senator Homer T. Bone, Tacoman Harold Allen, granddaughter Anna Eleanor (called Sistie) Dall (at the railing), Roosevelt's son James, the President's bodyguard (wearing hat) on his left side, and Tacoma Mayor George Smitley. The President's next stop was the Grand Coulee Dam project. (T. Times, 10/2/1937, p. 9). ALBUM 1.

Presidents; Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Visits of state--Tacoma--Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945; Roosevelt, James; Dall, Anna Eleanor;

Fireman Ray Foster (left) and engineer John Finn were the regular crew of the Great Northern Railway "Fast Mail" train. This photograph was taken October 1, 1937 at Tacoma's Union Station shortly before it left Tacoma for points north and west. Number 2500 was carrying President Franklin Delano Roosevelt who had made a special stop in Tacoma while on a trip to Washington state. Over 12,000 Tacomans crowded into the Union Station train yard to see and hear the President. (T.Times 10-02-1937 p.9)

Visits of state--Tacoma--Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945; Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad employees; Foster, Ray; Finn, John;

African-American porter or waiter beside President Roosevelt's train upon arrival at Union Depot at 7:35 PM for a 15 minute whistle stop. (T. Times, 10/2/1937, p.9).

Visits of state--Tacoma--Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945; Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad employees;

African-American porter or waiter beside President Roosevelt's train upon arrival at Union Depot at 7:35 PM for a 15 minute whistle stop.Most of the train's crew was handpicked by the President and had served him before. (T. Times, 10/2/1937, p.9).

Visits of state--Tacoma--Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945;

On October 1, 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made an early evening speech from the back of his train at Union Depot. The train made a 15 minute stop to allow the President to board. Roosevelt was being picked up after an automobile trip around the Olympic Peninsula and a motorcade from Olympia to Tacoma. It was estimated that over 50,000 Tacomans lined the street and crowded Union Station to catch a glimpse of the popular President. The President's next destination was the site of the Grand Coulee Dam project. Visible behind the President on the train car deck are believed to be Tacoman Harold Allen, the President's son James Roosevelt, Tacoma Mayor George Smitley and the President's grandson Curtis (Buzzie) Dall. At the time of this photograph, he was in his second term as President. He died April 12, 1945, during his fourth term, of a cerebral hemorrhage. (T. Times 10/02/1937, pg. 9) TPL-1999 ALBUM 1

Presidents; Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945; Union Station (Tacoma); Visits of state--Tacoma--Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945;

Tacoma Mayor George Smitley arrives to visit President Roosevelt on his train at Union Depot. Along the motorcade and at the depot, the popular president attracted crowds estimated at over 50,000. (T.Times, 10/2/1937, p. 9)

Presidents; Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Visits of state--Tacoma--Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945;

A radioman stretches his microphone toward President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, center in profile, who looks over the large crowd gathered at the Union Depot. He was preparing to leave on the Great Northern Railway for a tour of the Grand Coulee Dam project site. The small children behind the railing are his grandchildren, Anna Eleanor (nicknamed Sistie) and Curtis (Buzzie) Dall. The men are believed to be, left to right, Senator Homer T. Bone, Harold Allen, the President's son James, Tacoma Mayor George Smitley (waving to the crowd) and the President's bodyguard (in hat.) ALBUM 1.

Presidents; Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945; Union Station (Tacoma); Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Visits of state--Tacoma--Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945; Dall, Anna Eleanor; Dall, Curtis;

On August 13, 1954, Tacoma Mayor Harold Tollefson (second from left) presented Air Force General T. Alan Bennett and his wife with a special proclamation declaring them "Tacoma Citizens in Absentia." The Bennett family was being transferred to Fairbanks and Tacoma would sorely miss them. Because the Bennetts were the sort of "neighborly, friendly type of people" Tacoma wanted as residents, the proclamation urged their speedy return. This photograph was taken at the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce offices in the Winthrop Hotel.

Tollefson, Harold M., 1908-1985; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bennett, T. Alan; Bennett, T. Alan--Family; Generals--United States; Proclamations;

National Guard Governor's review at Camp Moss (Murray). Left to right: Unidentified aide, Governor Clarence D. Martin, wearing black overcoat and tall silk hat, Major Gen. Walter C. Sweeney, Ft. Lewis Commander, Brig. General Maurice Thompson, adjutant general of the Guard. Governor Martin watched as the state's 3000 National Guardsmen paraded before him and military officials on June 18, 1939, during the annual Governor's Review. The parade concluded a fifteen day training period for guardsmen. (T. Times 6-19-39, p. 1).

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Generals; Sweeney, Walter C.; Thompson, Maurice W., 1878-1954;

Several military officials wearing overcoats salute troops at Governor's Review at National Guard camp. Governor Clarence Martin, second from left, removes his silk hat. Washington's 3000 National Guardsmen went on parade in full force on June 18, 1939, to pay annual honors to their commander-in-chief, Governor Clarence D. Martin. The Review concluded a fifteen day training period at Camp Moss (Murray). Brig. Gen. Maurice Thompson, adjutant general of the Guard, and Brig. Gen. Carlos Penington, camp commander, invited the general public to attend the impressive ceremonies. 3000 accepted the invitation. Due to inclement weather, the elaborate Governor's Concert featuring regimental bands was cancelled. (T.Times, 6-17-39, p. 1, 6-19-39, p. 1, 14) ALBUM 10

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Saluting;

National Guard review for Governor Clarence D. Martin, second from left in photo. Governor Martin is holding hat; about 10 Guard and Army officers are saluting. The governor and military officials were gathered at Camp Moss (Murray) for the annual National Guard Review to honor the state's commander-in-chief. (T.Times 6-19-39, p. 1, 14)

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Saluting;

Gyro Club with Jubilee Hats on Winthrop Hotel roof, July 5, 1939. Prominent members of Tacoma's Gyro Club doff their hats in a salute to the Golden Jubilee celebration of Washington's statehood. Front row: T. A. Stevenson, Ira Davisson (2nd from L), W.P. Bonney, Norton Clapp (4th from L), Mrs. Louise S. Taylor, Mayor J. J. Kaufman, Fred Smith, Harry P. Cain (Jubilee Chairman and future mayor) and Sheriff John Bjorklund. Back row: A.A. Rankin, John Schlarb, Holmes Eastwood, Tom Swayze, Abner R. Bergersen and C. Val Fawcett (Finance Commissioner and future mayor). The wearing of hats was proposed by the Gyro Club to inject levity into the celebration. Hats were available for sale in all colors, shapes and sizes in Tacoma's shops at nominal prices. Residents were asked to don their hats and "chase dignity out of town." (T.Times, 7-7-39, p. 1)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Clapp, Norton, 1906-1995; Davisson, Ira; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Eastwood, Holmes;

Gyro Club with Jubilee Hats on Winthrop roof on July 5, 1939. Front row: Ira Davisson (first on L), W.P. Bonney, Norton Clapp (3rd from L), Mrs. Louise S. Taylor, Mayor J.J. Kaufman (5th from L), Fred Smith, Harry P. Cain, (2nd from R and Sheriff John Bjorklund. Back row: A.A. Rankin, T.A. Stevenson, John Schlarb, Holmes Eastwood, City Controller Tom Swayze, Public Works Commissioner Abner R. Bergersen and C. Val Fawcett. These prominent members of the Gyro Club were promoting the wearing of hats of all shapes, sizes and styles, during Washington State's Golden Jubilee celebration July 16-23, 1939. Low crown derbies, top hats, skimmers, 10-gallon hats and bonnets would all be adorning the heads of Tacomans, strictly for amusement purposes. ALBUM 11. (T. Times, 7-7-39, p. 1)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Clapp, Norton, 1906-1995; Davisson, Ira; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Bonney, William P.; Hats--1930-1940; Bjorklund, John;

Gyro Club with Jubilee Hats on Winthrop Hotel roof on July 5, 1939. Provident Building, (Second) Tacoma Hotel, 11th Street Bridge and Tideflats in background. Group includes Mayor J. J. Kaufman, Harry P. Cain, C. Val Fawcett, Ira Davisson, Holmes Eastwood and Norton Clapp. The Gyro Club was promoting the wearing of hats during the celebration honoring Washington's 50 years of statehood. Club members are shown wearing a variety of styles including top hats, 10-gallon hats, low crown derbies. Many prominent city, county and civic leaders were included in the group. Clapp was the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce president, Fawcett, Eastwood and Davisson were City Commissioners, and Cain (soon to be elected the next mayor) was the Jubilee Chairman. The sole woman in the group was Mrs. Louise S. Taylor, county superintendent of schools. (T. Times, 7-7-39, p. 1) ALBUM 11.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Clapp, Norton, 1906-1995; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Taylor, Louise S.;

Gyro Club with Jubilee Hats on Winthrop roof on July 5, 1939. Front row: Public Utilities Commissioner Ira Davisson (first on L), Ferry Museum director W.P. Bonney, Norton Clapp, Chamber of Commerce president, Mrs. Louise S. Taylor, county superintendent of schools, Mayor J.J. Kaufman, County Assessor Fred Smith (on chair), Harry P. Cain, Jubilee Chairman, and Sheriff John Bjorklund. Back row: County Commissioner A.A. Rankin, T.A. Stevenson, mgr. of Tacoma Chamber of Commerce, County Commissioner John Schlarb, Public Safety Commissioner Holmes Eastwood, City Controller Tom Swayze, Public Works Commissioner Abner R. Bergersen, and C. Val Fawcett, Finance Commissioner (last on R). To celebrate Washington state's Golden Jubilee, the Gyro Club decided to promote the wearing of hats during the July 16-23, 1939, activities. Club members, numbering among them some of Tacoma's most notable personalities, are shown modeling a variety of shapes, styles and questionable fashioned headgear. ALBUM 11. (T. Times, 7-7-39, p. 1)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Clapp, Norton, 1906-1995; Davisson, Ira; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Eastwood, Holmes; Bjorklund, John; Taylor, Louise S.; Hats;

Golden Jubilee "Tally Ho" being driven down Pacific Ave. near 11th St. Queen Amy Lou Murray (below "nd" in "Brand"sign), Mayor J.J. Kaufman (center, in light top hat), Miss Pierce Co. Margaret Franich (waving), Jubilee director Harry P. Cain, on running board of old-fashioned carriage in July, 1939. The men, with the exception of Harry Cain, all wear hats as part of the celebration. ALBUM 12.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Franich, Margaret; Murray, Amy Lou; Horses--Tacoma; Carriages & coaches--Tacoma;

Golden Jubilee Royalty and escorts and "Tally Ho" pause on Pacific Avenue in front of the Bank of California on July 10, 1939. Tuxedoed men doff their hats. Standing: Tom Carstens, Miss Pierce County Margaret Franich, Jubilee Queen Amy Lou Murray, unknown, Jubilee director Harry P. Cain.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Carstens, Tom; Franich, Margaret; Murray, Amy Lou; Horses--Tacoma; Carriages & coaches--Tacoma;

Four Girl Scouts selling Mayor J. J. Kaufman a copy of the Golden Jubilee Program at his office in (Old) City Hall on July 18, 1939. Mayor Kaufman is perusing the "Fifty Years of Progress Washington Golden Jubilee Celebration" book as the young girls look on. Tacoma was awarded the official statehood jubilee celebration; over 100,000 residents enjoyed a 14-mile parade and rain failed to dampen outdoor dances and pageants. ALBUM 11.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Girl Scouts (Tacoma);

Crowded reviewing stand on Pacific Avenue for Golden Jubilee parade on July 22, 1939. Dignitaries are saluting the color guard as it passes by. Queen Amy Lou Murray and Mayor J. J. Kaufman at center, high ranking military personnel flank them. The reviewing stand at 12th and Pacific was occupied by 200 dignitaries who viewed the 14 mile long parade.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Murray, Amy Lou; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Reviewing stands--Tacoma;

Reviewing stand for Golden Jubilee parade on July 22, 1939. Harry P. Cain, far left. Queen Amy Lou Murray, center, with Mayor J. J. Kaufman to her left. Miss Pierce County Margaret Franich, in second row between two officers. Mr. Cain was the general chairman of the Golden Jubilee celebration. The reviewing stand was crowded by over 200 dignitaries. 100,000 spectators lined the streets to see Tacoma's largest and most colorful parade, over 14 miles in length.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Murray, Amy Lou; Franich, Margaret; Reviewing stands--Tacoma;

Reviewing stand for Golden Jubilee parade on July 22, 1939. Left to Right: Public Utilities Commissioner Ira Davisson, Queen Amy Lou Murray, Mayor J. J. Kaufman, Miss Pierce County Margaret Franich, Princess Elizabeth Johnson. As Tacoma's frantic week of Jubilee festivities drew to a close, Tacomans could feel very proud. Attendance for the major events was very high, with the 100,000 persons lining the parade route topping the attendance charts.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Davisson, Ira; Murray, Amy Lou; Franich, Margaret; Johnson, Elizabeth;

Reviewing stand for Golden Jubilee parade at 12th & Pacific on July 22, 1939. Left to Right: Admiral Snyder, Jubilee Princess of the Parade Elizabeth Johnson, Mayor J. J. Kaufman, Queen Amy Lou Murray, Admiral J.O. Richardson, Miss Pierce County Margaret Franich, unknown naval officer. Brilliant sunshine greeted the one hundred thousand local residents and visitors who packed the streets of downtown Tacoma to view the Golden Jubilee parade. The 133 entries included over 60 floats, many from Washington counties, horses, thousands of military personnel marching with their bands, a horse-drawn fire engine and a tallyho coach. The parade, the grandest in Tacoma history, was 14 miles long and lasted three hours. ALBUM 11. (T.Times 7-22-39, p. 1, TNT 7-23-39, p. 1, T. Times 7-24-39, p. 3)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Murray, Amy Lou; Franich, Margaret; Johnson, Elizabeth; Richardson, J.O.; Reviewing stands--Tacoma;

On July 22, 1940, W.J. Cameron, associate of Henry Ford and commentator for the Ford Sunday Evening Hour, spoke to a capacity crowd in the Crystal Ballroom of the Winthrop Hotel on the role of industry in the preservation of democracy in this country. Pictured left to right are Leon Titus, Governor Clarence D. Martin, W.J. Cameron, Tommy Mallon, Nelson Bowe (assistant manager Ford Motor Co., Seattle branch) and W.B. Patterson, Ford's Northwest manager. Tacoma was not on Mr. Cameron's original lecture circuit, but with the combined efforts of Tacoma's Ford dealers Mallon and Titus, Mr. Cameron was entreated to fit Tacoma in between Seattle and Portland. (T. Times 7/23/1940, pg. 5) (note: photograph is misnumbered but filed under D889 image 1)

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Titus, Leon E.; Mallon, Thomas; Bowe, Nelson; Patterson, W.B.; Cameron, W.J.; Ford Motor Co.;

Tacoma Mayor George A.Smitley (L) shaking hands with Harold A. Allen, retiring president of the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Allen had held the post for two years. The Chamber of Commerce combined their usual banquet with the city's Community Achievement Dinner on December 28, 1937, in the Masonic Temple's Fellowship Hall. Governor Clarence D. Martin and a host of political and civic leaders attended the dinner, as did approximately 1000 residents. Toastmaster Reno Odlin presented Mr. Allen with a framed check for $2 as a humorous gesture for his years of service. (T.Times, 12-29-37, p. 1) ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Allen, Harold A.; Shaking hands--Tacoma;