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Item
Title
I35-6
Date(s)
- 1934 (Creation)
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Name of creator
(1919-1980)
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ca. 1934. Portrait of Tacoma Mayor George A. Smitley in his office at (Old) City Hall. Sepia photograph was taken during his first, and only, term of office. 62 years old at the time of the photograph, Mr. Smitley had vowed not to run again, believing that one term was sufficient. His aim, according to a speech to the Democratic Club in March, 1934, was to increase payrolls in Tacoma, by developing industry. Mr. Smitley passed away in 1956 at the age of 84. ALBUM 11.
Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956;