Large crowds on South 9th Street at Broadway and Saint Helens Avenue listen attentively to Vice President Alben Barkley's address on October 11, 1950. Music Box (Tacoma Theater) and Rialto Theater in background. Accompanied by a slew of public officials, including Tacoma Mayor John Anderson , Senator Warren G. Magnuson and Rep. Henry M. Jackson, Mr. Barkley urged voters to visit the polls on November 7th regardless of how they would vote. He indicated that people could not complain about how things were run if they did not participate. ALBUM 1. (TNT 10-12-50, P. 1)

Vice presidents; Barkley, Alben W., 1877-1956; Visits of state--Tacoma; Crowds--Tacoma;

Speaker at microphone addresses a huge crowd who came to hear Vice President Alben Barkley speak at 9th and Broadway in Tacoma during the 1950 Democratic campaign. Senator Warren Magnuson and Mayor John Anderson to left of speaker, Barkley in pinstriped suit to right. A longtime member of Congress before being selected as Truman's running mate, Mr. Barkley took an active role in governmental matters as he was named to the National Security Council. Kentucky welcomed back its native son and re-elected him to the Senate upon his retirement as vice-president. ALBUM 1.

Vice presidents; Barkley, Alben W., 1877-1956; Visits of state--Tacoma; Public speaking--Tacoma;

Vice President Alben Barkley raises his hand in an emphatic gesture as he speaks to a massive crowd lining the intersection of South 9th & Broadway. Mr. Barkley journeyed to Tacoma on the campaign trail to support Democratic candidates. The sunny fall day attracted large numbers of loyal supporters. Behind Mr. Barkley on the speakers platform are local dignitaries, including Mayor John Anderson to the far right. ALBUM 1.

Vice presidents; Barkley, Alben W., 1877-1956; Visits of state--Tacoma; Public speaking--Tacoma; Anderson, John H.;

The Men starring Marlon Brando and Teresa Wright was showing at John Hamrick's Music Box Theatre while up the street the Rialto promoted "Sunset Boulevard" with Gloria Swanson. On the same day, October 11, 1950, a huge crowd gathered around the speakers' platform at the South 9th and Broadway intersection to hear Vice President Alben Barkley during a Democratic campaign tour. The speaker pictured at the podium was not Mr. Barkley; it is possible that it was senatorial candidate, Warren G. Magnuson. ALBUM 1.

Vice presidents; Barkley, Alben W., 1877-1956; Visits of state--Tacoma; Crowds--Tacoma; Marquees--Tacoma;

V-P Barkley, Sen. Magnuson, former Rep. John Coffee, amid a group of party workers and candidates at Democratic HQ on October 11, 1950. Signs: "Coffee for Congress, " " Reelect Magnuson," "Croft for Sheriff," "Rosellini State Supreme Court," " Kupka, State Rep.," "Reelect Paul Newman, County Comm." An eager crowd presses forward to meet Alben Barkley who was to spend a busy two days in Washington state helping the Democratic cause. Screaming sirens accompanied the Vice-President's 90-mph-dash from the airport to Tacoma where he arrived almost an hour later than expected for a scheduled outdoor speech. He spoke from the same stand where President Truman had spoken two years ago. (TNT 10-12-50, p. 1) ALBUM 1.

Vice presidents; Barkley, Alben W., 1877-1956; Visits of state--Tacoma; Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Coffee, John;

Vice President Alben Barkley addressing a crowd on South 9th Street at Broadway and Saint Helens Avenue. Tacoma Mayor John Anderson is in the extreme right foreground. A massive crowd gathered to hear Mr. Barkley on October 11, 1950, who may have been stumping for Democratic candidates. 1950 was a senatorial election year where Democrat Warren G. Magnuson was victorious. ALBUM 1.

Vice presidents; Barkley, Alben W., 1877-1956; Visits of state--Tacoma; Public speaking--Tacoma;

Crowd on South 9th Street at Broadway and Saint Helens Avenue hears Vice President Barkley's address on his October 11, 1950, visit to Tacoma. Grant (Bostwick) Hotel, Hotel Winthrop, Elks Temple and "Auto Row" in background. "Safety First" sign indicating 15 days since last traffic fatality. Mr. Barkley had been making a whirlwind tour of Washington state speaking at several major cities during a two-day visit. He was given the Key to Tacoma by Mayor John Anderson before departing for a scheduled Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner at Seattle's Olympic Hotel. TPL-6676. ALBUM 1. (TNT 10-12-50, p. 1)

Vice presidents; Barkley, Alben W., 1877-1956; Visits of state--Tacoma; Public speaking--Tacoma; Crowds--Tacoma;

Vice President Alben Barkley addressing a crowd on South 9th Street at Broadway and Saint Helens Avenue in October, 1950. Known affectionately as "Veep," Mr. Barkley was a longtime congressman who had served in both the House and Senate. He was the son of a poor tobacco farmer who studied law at both Emory College and the University of Virginia, later becoming a prosecuting attorney and county court judge. As a congressman, he was an influential spokesman for the legislative programs of Roosevelt and Truman. He was a loyal Democrat who was Senate Majority Leader from 1937 to 1946. After Eisenhower's election, Kentucky returned him to the Senate in 1954. He died in 1956 at the age of 79 in the middle of a rousing campaign speech. ALBUM 1.

Vice presidents; Barkley, Alben W., 1877-1956; Visits of state--Tacoma;

Crowd on South 9th Street at Broadway and Saint Helens Avenue gathers to hear Vice President Barkley's address. Grant (Bostwick) Hotel, Caswell Optical and Medical Arts Buildings, and Heildelberg Beer billboard in background. Sign of Hotel Winthrop at right. The speaker pictured at the podium was not Mr. Barkley; it is possible that he had yet to arrive. The News Tribune noted that he was nearly an hour late for his outdoor speech and was given a police escort while traveling 90 mph from Seattle-Tacoma Airport. Signs on the platform indicate that he had been expected to speak at 1 pm; the clock on the Heidelberg beer billboard shows that it was then 1:20 pm. ALBUM 1. (TNT 10-12-50, p. 1)

Vice presidents; Barkley, Alben W., 1877-1956; Visits of state--Tacoma; Crowds--Tacoma;

A view of two styles of Kodex card catalogs used at the Washington State Unemployment Service office. A double folding case for cards in flipable sleeves is seen in the center. A single sided case is seen on the left. The counter has an ink stand, a calendar, and a typed list of clerical duties. This system could be used to match applicants with employment openings.

Washington State Employment Security Dept. (Tacoma); Office equipment & supplies; Offices--Tacoma--1950-1960;

In December of 1950 Sonia Sawyer, at the Washington State Employment Services office in Tacoma at 112 South 12th Street was photographed demonstrating the departments large Kardex card file. The system of file cards could be used to quickly match job applicants with employment openings. The Kardex system for storing and retrieving information goes back to the late 1890s.

Washington State Employment Security Dept. (Tacoma); Office equipment & supplies; Offices--Tacoma--1950-1960; Office workers--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A close-up view of the Kodex card catalogs featuring cards in flipable sleeves used at the Washington State Unemployment Service office. One end of the card with important identifiers is visible when the drawer is pulled out. Once the card that is needed has been identified the whole sheet can be displayed by lifting the other cards on top of it. New data could be entered if necessary.

Washington State Employment Security Dept. (Tacoma); Office equipment & supplies; Offices--Tacoma--1950-1960; Office workers--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Mayor John H. Anderson is shown here issuing a proclamation setting aside the period from January 14 to 21, 1951, as Junior Chamber of Commerce week. With him in his office are L-R, G. Hanley Barker, Jaycee director; Fred F. LeVeque, local president; Warner Matson, first vice president; Marc H. Miller, award chairman; and Howard Perkin, secretary. John H. Anderson was one of the partners in Anderson Construction Company. (TNT, 1/14/1951, p.A-4)

Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Barker, G. Hanley; LeVeque, Fred F.; Matson, Warner; Miller, Marc H.; Perkin, Howard;

Govenor Langlie is placing a cape around the shoulders of his wife, Evelyn, as they prepare to attend the Governor's Ball at the Armory in Olympia. A Governor's Ball was given each legislative session by the citizens of Olympia to honor the governor, members of the Supreme court, state selective officials and members of the Legislature. Arthur B. Langlie served as governor from 1941-1945 and again 1949-1957. Govenor and Mrs. Langlie are wearing formal clothing for the event. Ordered by the Tribune, Barbara Dana. (TNT, 1/12/1951, p.22; 1/14/1951, p.D-1)

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Langlie, Evelyn; Spouses--Olympia; Capes (Clothing); Tuxedoes; Evening gowns--Olympia--1950-1960;

The banquet meeting of the Washington Retailers' Club convention, March 19-20, 1951, in the Wedgewood room at the Winthrop Hotel. The convention was attended by the 30 Washington state member clubs, totaling over 200 high school age prospective retailers, who attended meetings to hear experienced businessmen discuss sales, merchandising and advertising methods.The banquet on Monday evening was the highlight where Eugene Ruffner, executive of the J.C. Penney Co., spoke on the subject "Opportunities for the student in retailing." The high school study program was intended to give interested students the opportunity to attend classes in the morning and then get on the job training at Tacoma stores. The program was offered in conjunction with Tacoma's vocational school program and most members were high school seniors. Mayor John Anderson is second from right on the front row. (TNT 3/15/1951, pg. B-12 & TNT 3/20/1951, pg. 10)

Anderson, John H.; Washington Retailers Club (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

In February of 1951, Tacoma Mayor John Anderson accepted the key to the City of Gig Harbor, surrounded by Peninsula officials holding keys to the City of Tacoma, the "Electric City." Pictured (left to right) are Mayor L. Hum Kean of Bremerton, Kitsap County Commissioner Verd Nichols, Tacoma Mayor John H. Anderson and Mayor Harold H. Ryan of Gig Harbor. The photo was taken at the Young Men's Business Club meeting where the deed for land at the east approach of the Narrows Bridge was presented to John Anderson by Alden Woodworth for a proposed memorial to honor Tacoma's war dead. (TNT 2/4/1951, pg. A-6-alt. photograph)

Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Nichols, Verd; Kean, L. Hum; Ryan, Harold H.; Memorial Park (Tacoma); Monuments & memorials--Tacoma;

Mayor John Anderson addresses the crowd during the March 20, 1951, ground breaking for the new main branch of the Tacoma Public Library to be located at 1102 Tacoma Avenue South. The mayor's speech would be broadcast over KTNT radio. Behind the mayor was a giant billboard message donated by Foster & Kleiser urging the use of the public library for information, education and recreation. Among those in attendance was Thomas J. Porro, Library Board president (seated third from left). ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Anderson, John H.; Public speaking--Tacoma--1950-1960; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Public Library (Tacoma); Public libraries--Tacoma--1950-1960; Porro, Thomas J.; Billboards--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Mayor John Anderson lifts the first shovel of dirt during the ground breaking for the new main branch of the Tacoma Public Library. Assisting Mayor Anderson is Library Board president Thomas J. Porro with Library director Howard M. Rowe observing. ALBUM 14. (TNT 3-21-1951, p. 1-alt. photo)

Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Anderson, John H.; Porro, Thomas J.; Rowe, Howard M.; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Public Library (Tacoma); Public libraries--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Mayor John Anderson signing the proclamation for Safety Week, sponsored by the Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce. "Drive Safely" week opened on 4/15/1951, its intention being to put a halt to the mounting traffic accident death toll. Fifteen people died in traffic accidents in the first 3 1/2 months of 1951, a substantial increase over the previous years. Included in the activities was the daily selection of the city's most courteous and safest driver. The Chamber of Commerce was hoping for a long string of deathless days on their famous safety sign on 9th and Broadway. (TNT 4/15/1951, pg. 1)

Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Proclamations;

John H. Anderson, mayor-elect of Tacoma (second from right in photo) and Lloyd L. Wynans (to Anderson's left) Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Tacoma Lodge #174, with a group of their lodge brothers in a 1949 or 50 Ford convertible decorated for the 1950 Daffodil Parade. At extreme left is secretary Erling O. Johnson and at far right is Harold Duncan, Leading Knight. The flower-bedecked vehicle sports a huge elk head as a decoration. John Anderson had preceded Lloyd Wynans as Exalted Ruler of the Tacoma Lodge. ALBUM 14

Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Anderson, John H.; Wynans, Lloyd L.; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1950 : Tacoma); Ford automobile;

1950 Daffodil Parade. Mayor-elect John Anderson rides in comfort along with fellow Tacoma Elks during the 1950 Daffodil Parade. Mr. Anderson is seated in the back seat of the Ford automobile which is decorated with masses of flowers and two striking antlers. Seated next to Mr. Anderson is newly elected Exalted Ruler of the Tacoma Lodge No. 174, Lloyd L. Wynans. Driving is Harold Duncan with Elks secretary Erling O. Johnson seated next to thim. Crowds estimated at 100,000 watched the Tacoma parade, with spectators jammed 10 deep along Broadway and Pacific Ave. sidewalks. (TNT 4-2-50, p. A- 1-article on parade) ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Anderson, John H.; Wynans, Lloyd L.; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1950 : Tacoma); Ford automobile;

Dedication of the Liberty Bell replica at the Washington State Historical Society. Governor Arthur B. Langlie, left in photo, with Society Director Chapin Foster on the museum steps. The dedication ceremony took place on Sunday afternoon, July 9, 1950, before a capacity crowd. Governor Langlie accepted the bell from Reno Odlin, who represented the Treasury department. The replica bell had been touring the state for six weeks during the Independence Savings Bond drive before being placed for permanent display at the Washington State Historical Society Museum.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Galleries & museums--Tacoma; Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma)--Exhibitions & displays; Bells; Foster, Chapin D.;

Gov. Arthur B. Langlie speaking at dedication of Liberty Bell replica at Washington State Historical Society in front of a capacity crowd. Sociey Pres.S A. Perkins sits to the governor's left; woman in large hat is Margaret Marshall, descendant of Chief Justice John Marshall. It was at the funeral procession of John Marshall in 1835 that the original Liberty Bell cracked. Identical in design, lettering, and calibration to the original bell, the replica weighs over a ton and stands six feet in height, measuring twelve feet in circumference at the lip and four feet at the crown. (TNT 7-8-50, p. 10; TNT 7-11-50, p. 19)

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Galleries & museums--Tacoma; Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma)--Exhibitions & displays; Bells;

On July 9, 1950 Governor Arthur B Langlie accepted an exact replica of the Liberty Bell in the name of the residents of Washington state. The replica was one of 53 donated by the Copper Industry of America to each state, territory, and the District of Columbia . The bells were made in Annecy, France, and are identical in design, lettering, and calibration to the original Liberty Bell. Left to right: Governor Arthur B. Langlie, Washington State Historical Society President S.A. "Sam" Perkins, Society Director Chapin Foster. (TNT 7-8-50, p. 10; TNT 7-11-50, p. 19)

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Galleries & museums--Tacoma; Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma)--Exhibitions & displays; Bells;

Republican candidates for 28th District. Because no G.O.P. candidates from the 28th District filed for the primary, Republican Central Committee chairman Clarence Sather had to persuade Elmer L. Eddy and Frank A. Glassy to run as "sticker" candidates. Voters would have to write their names in on the ballots in the November general election. Both men have labor ties; Eddy belongs to the boilermaker and barber unions and Glassy owns and operates Glassy Electric, a union shop. They will be opposing Democrats Arthur R. Paulsen and A. L. (Slim) Rasmussen. From left to right in the photograph are Don Perry, Supt. of Elections, Elmer L. Eddy, and Frank A. Glassy at the courthouse. (TNT 9-27-50, p. 12)

Political elections--Tacoma--1950-1960; Eddy, Elmer L.; Glassy, Frank A.; Perry, Don;

Elks, Emmett T. Anderson, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks. The official party of the Tacoma Elks as they turn up South 9th Street at Pacific Avenue on its way toward the reviewing stand. Emmett T. Anderson, newly elected Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks (highest post of the Elks), is riding in the back of the convertible with his wife, Lucile B. Anderson. (TNT, 7/28/1949, p.1)

Anderson, Emmett T.; Anderson, Lucile B.; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma);

Emmett T. Anderson, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks, rides on the shoulders of Tacoma police officers together with the officers of the Tacoma Elks. John H. ("Big John") Anderson, the current Exalted Ruler of the Tacoma Elks and future mayor, is seen clowning with a cane in front of Emmett Anderson. A parade was held in Emmett Anderson's honor on July 27, 1949, to celebrate his election as the national leader of the BPOE. ALBUM 14. (TNT 7-28-49, p. 1-article)

Anderson, Emmett T.; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Anderson, John H.;

John H. Anderson (center), Exalted Ruler of the Tacoma Elks and future Mayor, marched along with fellow officers of BPOE #174 during a July 27, 1949 parade in honor of Emmett Anderson, the Tacoman elected the Elks Grand Exalted Ruler. Emmett Anderson was pictured riding on the shoulders of Tacoma police officers. "Big" John Anderson would follow Val Fawcett as Tacoma's mayor in 1950. ALBUM 14.

Anderson, Emmett T.; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Anderson, John H.;

Elks, Emmett T. Anderson, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks.Emmett T. Anderson, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks, and his wife Lucile are welcomed home by a parade along Pacific Avenue. The convertible they are riding in has been decorated with sprays of gladiola flowers and fabric. They are escorted by Past Exalted Rulers of Tacoma Lodge number 174. Mr. Anderson was appointed to the Elks war commission when the United States entered World War II. He extended the service of the Elks to individuals in uniform all over the Pacific slope, Alaska and Hawaii. He organized the committees which met the needs of repatriated prisoners of war from the Philippines and Japan, furnishing food, medicine, clothing, transportation and cash as each case required. He served on the veterans service commission when the war was over. (TNT,7/26/1949, p.9; TNT 7-28-49, p. 1-article)

Anderson, Emmett T.; Anderson, Lucile B.; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma);

Elks, Emmett T. Anderson, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks. Mr. Anderson doffs his hat to the crowd as he and wife Lucile are escorted downtown in a parade held in his honor. Emmett T. Anderson was unanimously elected Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks Order of the United States at their national convention in Cleveland in July, 1949. He was a past exalted ruler of his lodge in Tacoma and a former district deputy grand exalted ruler for the Washington southwest area. He was also president of Anderson Printing Company. (TNT, 7/12/1949, p.1; TNT 7-28-49, p. 1-article)

Anderson, Emmett T.; Anderson, Lucile B.; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma);