A large crowd has gathered for the brief stop of New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey, Republican Presidential candidate, at Union Station. He was scheduled to be in Tacoma for only fifteen minutes, long enough to deliver a short address and receive a gift from Robert E. Hunt, his former college classmate and head of the local "Dewey Club." Governor Dewey's supporters, estimates ranging from 1000-2500, were reportedly warm and enthusiastic in greeting the governor and hearing the Republican party message. Former Governor Arthur Langlie, who was running once again for election, and Congressman Thor Tollefson accompanied Governor Dewey on the 17-car "Victory Special." (T. Times, 9-27-48, p. 1, T. Times, 9-28-48, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

Presidential elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Whistle-stop campaigning--Tacoma; Dewey, Thomas E., 1902-1971; Crowds--Tacoma;

Large crowd greets New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey, Republican Presidential candidate, appearing with Mrs. Dewey on platform of "Victory Special" during a 15 minute stop at Union Station. This was the governor's first visit to Tacoma. 46-year-old Dewey had secured a national reputation for racket-busting as New York county district attorney when he successfully prosecuted the crime syndicate, Murder, Inc. Thomas Dewey had lost the 1944 presidential election to Franklin Delano Roosevelt; he would suffer an unexpected defeat in the 1948 elections by Roosevelt's successor, Harry S. Truman. (T. Times, 9-27-48, p. 1, T. Times, 9-28-48, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

Presidential elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Whistle-stop campaigning--Tacoma; Dewey, Thomas E., 1902-1971; Dewey, Frances;

In September of 1948, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey (center), Republican Presidential candidate, stood with Mrs. Dewey on the platform of the chartered train, the "Victory Special", at Union Station and smilingly received a gift from Robert E. Hunt, college classmate and head of Tacoma's "Dewey-for President-Club." Robert Hunt and Governor Dewey were classmates at the University of Michigan where both had ambitions as singers. This was Governor Dewey's second attempt at the presidency; he was defeated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1944 and by Harry S. Truman in 1948. (T. Times, 9-27-48, p. 1, T. Times 9-28-48, p. 1, TNT 9-28-48, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

Presidential elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Whistle-stop campaigning--Tacoma; Dewey, Thomas E., 1902-1971; Dewey, Frances; Hunt, Robert E.;

Thomas E. Dewey, Republican Presidential candidate, Mrs. Dewey and former Governor Arthur Langlie on rear platform of "Victory Special" during 15 minute stop at Tacoma Union Station. Mr. Langlie, Republican candidate for governor, was on hand to introduce Governor Dewey to his supporters jamming the depot. New York Governor Dewey was on a two-week campaign tour of the west coast. He was the 1944 and 1948 Republican nominee for the presidential elections. In the 1948 elections he held a wide margin over President Harry S. Truman in the public opinion polls; however, Mr. Truman's vigorous attacks on the Republican-controlled Congress and energetic campaigning led to an unexpected defeat for Governor Dewey. Thomas Dewey retained his role of governor of New York and in 1950, was elected to his third term. Sepia photograph taken on September 27, 1948. (T. Times, 9-27-48, p. 1, T. Times, 9-28-48, p. 1) ALBUM 2. TPL-9639

Presidential elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Whistle-stop campaigning--Tacoma; Dewey, Thomas E., 1902-1971; Dewey, Frances; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Governors;

Thomas E. Dewey, Republican Presidential candidate, Mrs. Dewey and former Governor Arthur Langlie on "Victory Special." Governor Dewey remarked that his father had briefly worked on the old Tacoma Globe fifty years ago and that his uncle, Harry B. Dewey, was a Tacoma educator and later state superintendent of common schools in the early 1900's. As he did when 1940 Presidential candidate Wendell Willkie campaigned in Washington, Mr. Langlie accompanied the Republican nominee on the "special" trains. Congressman Thor Tollefson also was on board the 17-car Dewey Victory Special. (T. Times, 9-27-48, p. 1, T. Times, 9-28-48, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

Presidential elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Whistle-stop campaigning--Tacoma; Dewey, Thomas E., 1902-1971; Dewey, Frances; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Governors;

Henry A. Wallace, center, the candidate for President of the United States in 1948 from the Progressive Party spoke on October 9th, 1948 at the Tacoma Armory. In his speech he attacked the Taft-Hartley Act and the "hot war" being waged against labor unions. While in Tacoma, he met with a group of local Progressive Party candidates including: (l to r) John Green Jr., Vera Keating, Russell H. Fluent, Henry Wallace, Rodney Peterson, Ernest T. Olson, Thomas C. Rabbit. (T.Times, 10/11/1948, p.9)

Wallace, Henry A.; Presidential elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Political elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Green, John; Keating, Vera; Fluent, Russell H.; Peterson, Rodney; Olson, Ernest T.; Rabbitt, Thomas C.;

California Governor Earl Warren, Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and future Supreme Court Chief Justice, and Mrs. Warren with former Governor and Mrs. Arthur Langlie during a campaign appearence in Tacoma. The Warrens were met by Mr. Langlie at the Idaho-Washington border en route to Spokane. He was scheduled to give an address at the State Armory on October 14, 1948. Mr. Langlie would be introducing Governor Warren to the expected large crowds. Sepia photograph taken on October 14, 1948. (TNT 10-14-48, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

Warren, Earl, 1891-1974; Political elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Langlie, Evelyn; Warren, Nina; Governors;

California Governor Earl Warren, Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and future Supreme Court Chief Justice, stands on the platform, below his name in heroic sized letters, during rally at Tacoma Armory. Congressman Thor Tollefson on the extreme right. As Election Day drew near, both parties were making concentrated efforts in an attempt to sway voters. Governor Warren had already visited 31 states during speaking engagements and he was to make quick stops in northwest cities of Everett, Seattle, Spokane, Centralia, Kelso, Vancouver, Portland and Eugene before finally heading home to the governor's mansion in Sacramento. (TNT 10-15-48, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

Warren, Earl, 1891-1974; Tollefson, Thor C., 1901-1982; Governors; Political elections--Tacoma--1940-1950;

There is no doubt who is running on the Republican ticket for president in 1948. Large emblem-style portraits of Thomas Dewey and Earl Warren decorated the stage of Tacoma's State Armory on the occasion of California Governor Warren's brief visit on October 14, 1948. Governor Warren was photographed standing behind the decorated podium with his wife and children seated on an elevated portion of the stage directly behind him. An enthusiastic crowd of over 5,000 warmly greeted Governor Warren, including hundreds of women who passed through a reception line earlier honoring the vice-presidential candidate and his family. Governor Warren's address touched principally on America's need for a merchant marine able to "make an honorable bid for its share of the world's commerce." (TNT 10-15-48, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

Warren, Earl, 1891-1974; Warren, Earl--Family; Public speaking--Tacoma; Political elections--Tacoma--1940-1950;

California Governor Earl Warren, Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and future Supreme Court Chief Justice, and wife smile at each other while on the platform during rally at Tacoma Armory. Governor Warren was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of 5000 plus. Mrs. Warren was the former Nina Palmquist. Born in Sweden, she grew up in Oakland, California. Mother of six children, she outlived her husband Earl by nineteen years, dying at the age of 100 in 1993. She and Mr. Warren are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Sepia photograph taken on October 14, 1948. ALBUM 2.

Warren, Earl, 1891-1974; Warren, Nina; Governors; Political elections--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Arthur B. Langlie seated in Governor's chair. Part of his face and the state seal emblem on his chair are reflected in the glossy surface of his large desk. He appears to be hard at work reviewing several pages of information. Mr. Langlie regained the governor's seat in the 1948 general election. He was then re-elected in 1952. ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie signs papers after his return to the Governor's office in Olympia. Mr. Langlie was governor from 1941-45 but lost the next election to Mon Wallgren, Democrat. He forged on to regain the office in the November, 1948, elections and remained governor until 1957. ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie after his return to the Governor's office in Olympia. Arthur Langlie lost to Mon Wallgren in 1944, but turned the tables on the Democratic governor in 1948. Mr. Wallgren did not stay for Governor Langlie's inauguration; he left for Washington D.C. and a position in President Truman's administration. Mr. Langlie was the first Washington State governor to regain the post he had previously lost. He then went on to win re-election in 1952. ALBUM 10. (TNT 1-12-49, p. 1)

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie admires a floral arrangement in the form of a gavel sent to him upon his return to the Governor's office in Olympia. He had regained the state's top executive post and would serve, in total, three terms. The other man in this January, 1949 photograph was not identified.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Flower arrangements;

A congratulatory display of flowers is presented to Arthur B. Langlie who recently assumed the position of governor of the State of Washington. The flowers are shaped into a large gavel resting on a rectangular block of blooms. A small banner reads "Congratulations Arthur B. Langlie." Mr. Langlie pauses in his official duties to admire the floral display. ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Flower arrangements; Signs (Notices);

Governor Arthur B. Langlie takes the oath of office at the Capital Building in Olympia on Inauguration Day, 1949. Chief Justice Clyde G. Jeffers administers the oath before a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives in the latter's chambers. Mr. Langlie was the first Washington state governor to regain the office after being defeated in a previous election. He served as governor from 1941-45 and again from 1949-57. (TNT 1-12-49, p. 1, TNT 1-13-49, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Jeffers, Clyde G.; Judges; Oaths--Olympia;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie bends to kiss his mother, Mrs. Carrie Langlie, on Inauguration Day, 1949. Dressed in formal tails, he busses her on the cheek while holding her hand. Mrs. Langlie was 75 years old and a resident of Seattle at the time of her son's Inaugural Ball. She was dressed in a hyacinth blue Chantilly lace with a peony design worn over taffeta. Her gown had a softly squared neckline and long lace sleeves. A large orchid corsage complemented her dress. Her granddaughter and namesake, Carrie Ellen Langlie, daughter of Governor and Mrs. Langlie, also participated in official festivities that evening. (TNT 1-13-49, p. 12) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Langlie, Carrie; Kissing;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie and his wife Evelyn in the Governor's office in Olympia on Inauguration Day, 1949. It was Governor Langlie's second Inauguration Day; he had previously been elected governor in 1940. Mrs. Langlie appears to be wearing a dark velvet suit and large orchid corsage. Her multi-linked bracelet gleams against the dark gloves. She has her arm around her husband's shoulders and shares a large smile with him. ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Langlie, Evelyn; Inaugurations--Olympia;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie spoke at the Capital Building in Olympia on Inauguration Day, 1949. A bank of microphones captured his speech for those unable to attend and amplified his words for those present. Governor Langlie called on lawmakers for 75-100 million dollars in new and additional taxes. He asked for greater support of schools and advocated state or regional control of Columbia River power. (TNT 1-12-49, p. 1, TNT 1-13-49, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Public speaking--Olympia;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie delivered his Inaugural Day address before the packed chambers of the House of Representatives on January 12, 1949. He had taken the oath of office before a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives moments before. The 31st Legislature would face a state deficit which was expected to run as high as 150 million dollars. Mr. Langlie advised that economies would be practiced but that the state would have to raise millions in new and additional taxes. More money would be needed for schools and old age pensions. (TNT 1-12-49, p. 1, TNT 1-13-49, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Public speaking--Olympia;

Prepared speech in hand, Arthur B. Langlie addressed the members of the 31st Legislature and the public on January 12, 1949, his Inauguration Day. Mr. Langlie had regained the governor's office when he defeated his Democratic opponent, incumbent Mon Wallgren. In his address, he called for a "stable and harmonious relationship" between the Republican Senate and Democratic House and between the legislature and himself. He advised legislators of the necessity of new and additional taxes and of the mounting problem of a large state deficit. (TNT 1-12-49, p. 1, TNT 1-13-49, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Public speaking--Olympia;

Future Tacoma mayor, and later U.S. Senator, Harry P. Cain (far right) starred in the Tacoma Little Theatre production of the play "Engaged," by. W.S. Gilbert in April, 1934. Mr. Cain played the part of Cheviot Hill, who declared "You are the flower of my existence" to every woman he met. The Tacoma Drama League production was directed by Ann Gordon and presented at their theater in the Slovonian Hall in Old Tacoma, 2306 North 30th Street. ALBUM 12.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Actors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma Little Theatre (Tacoma); Tacoma Drama League (Tacoma); Drama clubs--Tacoma; Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie (center) watches his wife Evelyn christen the ship Cape Fairweather, launch #4 for the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation on April 11, 1941. A bottle of champagne shatters against the boat's bow. The motorship Cape Fairweather was the fourth of the C-1 freighters built at the shipyards. The vessel went into the water nearly ready for trial trips. Seattle-Tacoma Shipyards was busy working on new ways and a new outfitting dock. The yard would be building 300' gasoline tankers for the Navy and keels for C-3 freighters. The Cape Fairweather remained in service until 1980, when it was scrapped. ALBUM 10. (TNT 4-11-41, p. 1)

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Langlie, Evelyn; Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Montana Governor Roy E. Ayres, Admiral E.B. Fenner, Oregon Governor Charles D. Martin, Washington Governor Clarence D. Martin and Brigadier General Alfred E. Smith, the base commander, during the Governor's review at Fort Lewis. 14,000 regular army and national guard troops of five northwest states passed in formal review during a three hour military pageant. The governors of Idaho and Wyoming were not expected. Planes from the 91st and 116th observation squadrons buzzed overhead for the thousands of civilian spectators. (T. Times 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Ayres, Roy E.; Martin, Charles D.; Admirals--Tacoma; Fenner, Edward B.; Generals; Smith, Alfred E.; Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955;

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.;

Governor Clarence D. Martin looks unsmilingly into the camera at December 28, 1937's Community Achievement Dinner. He is seated directly under a large poster of FDR entitled "Our President." Joining him at the head table are Sixth District Congressman John Coffee, Puget Sound Bank's Reno Odlin, and U.S. Senator Homer T. Bone. Governor Martin would later address the 1000+ diners on the reawakening of the industrial spirit in our state. He would also advocate a renewed push for vocational education for the state's children. (T.Times, 12-29-37, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Coffee, John; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970; Legislators--Washington--1930-1940; Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Posters;

Civic and political leaders join in song at the Community Achievement Dinner held at the Masonic Temple. L-R are Sixth District Congressman John Coffee, Governor Clarence D. Martin, Puget Sound National Bank president Reno Odlin, U.S. Senator Homer T. Bone and Tacoma Mayor George Smitley. Over one thousand people attended the achievement dinner which was combined with the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet. Governor Martin predicted a brighter future for our state with the initiation of a million dollar advertising campaign to bring more people, industry and payrolls to this area. (T. Times, 12-29-37, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Coffee, John; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970; Legislators--Washington--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Posters; Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Sepia photograph of Governor Clarence D. Martin and other dignitaries at the head table at the Community Achievement Dinner held at the Masonic Temple on December 28, 1937. A large poster of President Roosevelt is the only decoration on the wall. City and political leaders packed the head table, including Puget Sound National Bank's Reno Odlin, Congressman John Coffee, U.S. Senator Homer T. Bone, and Mayor George Smitley. The dinner combined the annual Tacoma Chamber of Commerce banquet and the city's achievement dinner. Governor Martin spoke of a brighter future for our state and its inhabitants. (T. Times, 12-29-37, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Coffee, John; Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Posters;

Governor Clarence Martin at Community Achievement Dinner held at the Masonic Temple on December 28, 1937. He is flanked by Congressman John Coffee and Toastmaster Reno Odlin of Puget Sound National Bank. U.S. Senator Homer T. Bone and Tacoma Mayor George Smitley are seated to the far right. A large poster of "Roosevelt, Our President" hangs on the wall. Over a thousand attended the Achievement dinner which was being held for only the second time in the city's history. (T. Times, 12-29-37, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Coffee, John; Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Governor Clarence D. Martin shakes hands with F. Rodman Titcomb of Weyerhaeuser Company, in front of a large poster of President Roosevelt, at a Community Achievement Dinner at the Masonic Temple. Mr. Titcomb was the former General Manager of Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. and was married to Elizabeth Weyerhaeuser, oldest child of John Philip Weyerhaeuser. He was announced to the 1000+ diners as the 1938 president of the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce. The chamber's usual banquet was combined with the community dinner, hence the large crowd in attendance. (T. Times, 12-29-37, p. 1). ALBUM 10.

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Titcomb, F. Rodman; Posters;