Famed commercial photographer Victor Keppler posed with Miss Tacoma at the Professional Photographers of Washington convention held at the Winthrop Hotel in early July of 1962. The duo are being photographed by a pair of girls in Scotch plaid who worked for Morley Studios in Tacoma. Mr. Keppler of New York had been invited to speak and demonstrate his photographic and lighting techniques at the convention along with famous glamour photographer Peter Gowland of California. (TNT 7-2-62, p. 11-article)

Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Photographers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Keppler, Victor; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Cameras;

An unidentified photographer is shown adjusting lights for a photo shoot demonstration of an unidentified model in evening gown and fur stole, at the Winthrop Hotel on July 2, 1962. He was part of the 1962 three-day convention of the Professional Photographers of Washington where lectures and demonstrations were of interest to members. Photograph ordered by Professional Photographers of Washington.

Photographers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fashion models--Tacoma--1960-1970; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Lighting--Tacoma;

Dining at the Winthrop Hotel. Four diners are enjoying a beautifully served meal at the Winthrop Hotel in April of 1963. Two waiters attend their table; one is preparing to pour from a bottle of wine while the other carefully displays a platter of onions, mushrooms and beef. The Winthrop had several banquet rooms, the Sabre Room, a coffee shop, and the remodeled and renamed Three Keys main dining room. Photograph ordered by the Winthrop Hotel.

Hotels--Tacoma--1960-1970; Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Waiters--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Elegant remodeled lobby of Winthrop Hotel featuring entrances to the hotel coffee bar and newly-renamed Three Keys main dining room. This September 5, 1963, color photograph displays the rich tones of gold and wine that decorate the lobby. Three oversized brass gate keys hang at the entrance to the main dining room. A gold tufted elongated bench provides a comfortable place to rest in the lobby; behind it are three Italian colored glass panels, each 15 feet tall, which separate the main dining area from the lobby entrance. The theme colors of gold and wine continue into the coffee shop where a solid red-wine carpet provides contrast to the gold-toned seats. A unique feature of the Winthrop coffee bar is the placement of individual toasters on the counters so that customers could brown their bread to their own taste. (TNT 5-1-63, A-6)

Lobbies--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Winthrop Hotel executive William R. Conant, Sr., and Sonia Fowler (now Sonia Gray) watch as their kimono-clad waitress in the Kokura Restaurant pours a small cup of tea on July 13, 1964. The Kokura was the Winthrop Hotel's latest major improvement, an authentic Japanese restaurant located on the Broadway level. Named after Tacoma's sister-city in Japan, the Kokura served only Japanese food. To add to the atmosphere, the chef and waitresses were of Japanese descent. Customers entered the Kokura through a torii, an orange-red gate, and were directed to small private dining rooms separated by shoji screens. Tables were low and customers sat on padded cushions resting on tatami mats, much as they would in Japan. Bamboo-covered walls and hanging paper-like lighting fixtures added to the dining experience. The Kokura closed in 1971. (Photograph ordered by the Winthrop Hotel.) (TNT 5-10-64, B-10, TNT ad 10-14-64, A-8) TPL-9851

Kokura Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Dining rooms--Tacoma--1960-1970; Waitresses--Tacoma; Kimonos; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Conant, William R.; Fowler, Sonia;

Exterior of the Kokura Restaurant. Located on the Broadway level of the Winthrop Hotel, the Kokura restaurant opened in the summer of 1964. It featured the finest Japanese cuisine which was prepared and served by those of Japanese descent. The restaurant was named after Tacoma's city-sister, Kokura, Japan. The Winthrop would later be sold in 1970 and rooms converted to senior housing. TPL-5021

Kokura Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Five of Tacoma's business and civic leaders clasped hands in a show of camaraderie at the Winthrop Hotel on December 10, 1964. Henry Foss (far left), Joshua Green, the 95-year-old Peoples National Bank Chairman of the Board (second from left) and Reno Odlin (second from right) were among those pictured. 240 leading bankers and businessmen from as far away as San Francisco met to honor Reno Odlin, the newly-elected president of the American Bankers Association. Mr. Odlin, Chairman of the Board of Puget Sound National Bank, was the first banker from the Pacific Northwest elected to serve in this position. Photograph ordered by Cole & Weber Advertising. (TNT 12-6-64, B-20, TNT 12-11-64, p. 1)

Foss, Henry O., 1891-1986; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Green, Joshua; Bankers--Tacoma;

The Jim Oglesby combo performed at the Winthrop Hotel in the spring of 1966. The group consisted of a drummer, two guitarists and a keyboardist. They are shown in the hotel's Crystal Ballroom. Photograph ordered by Jim Oglesby.

Musicians--Tacoma; Drums; Guitars; Keyboard instruments;

Red Rose Cotillion. 30 young debutantes pose under the elaborate chandelier in the Winthrop Hotel's Crystal Ballroom on December 20, 1968. They were being introduced to society under the auspices of the Unique Social & Community Club. Dressed in white evening gowns and holding bouquets of American Beauty red roses, they smile before the large gathering of proud family and friends. Names of the 30 young collegians were listed in the News Tribune article dated December 22, 1968. Betty Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie J. Brown, was chosen queen of the ball. Photograph ordered by the Unique Social & Community Club. (TNT 12-22-68, D-4)

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1960-1970; Unique Social & Community Club (Tacoma); Debutantes--Tacoma--1960-1970; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1960-1970; African Americans--Social life--1960-1970; Roses--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

These ladies are members of the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club who were attending the 20th annual West Coast conference held at the Winthrop Hotel, February 23-25, 1968. The Tacoma chapter was hosting the three-day convention. The function of the club is to study and discuss traffic and transport matters. The Hooper Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1959 to further the education of women in the field of traffic and transportation; the 1966-67 scholarship winner would be presented at the conference. Photograph ordered by the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club of Tacoma. (TNT 2-18-68, D-1, D-11)

Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Women's Traffic & Transportation Club;

Tacoma Mayor Harry P. Cain, Major Gen. John P. Lucas, commander of the 3rd Division, and ex-Mayor J.J. Kaufman, now president of the Chamber of Commerce, at a chamber dinner for new executives of local businesses. The "welcome" dinner was held on October 27, 1941, at the Winthrop. Mr. Cain succeeded Mr. Kaufman as mayor of Tacoma in 1940. (T.Times, 10-28-41, p. 1) ALBUM 11, ALBUM 12.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Lucas, John P.; Generals;

Eleven-year-old Johnny Sheffield visited Tacoma in June, 1942, to help the War Bond drive. He is pictured here at the Winthrop Hotel with Pierce County War Bond Drive chairman Leon Titus. The woman with corsage next to Johnny is his mother, Mrs. Reginald Sheffield. Perched on the registration counter and examining a visitor's guide to Tacoma, Johnny is wearing the uniform of the Cub Scouts; his uniform is decorated with arrows and service badges. He apparently belonged to the Westwood location. Johnny was making a nationwide tour for the Treasury Department called "Buy Tanks for Yanks." He would be making a speech on "A Boy's Place in America" and be accompanied by a giant 13 ton tank, on display in front of the Roxy Theater. The 84 pound 6th grader was handpicked by Johnny Weissmuller to play "Boy" in eight Tarzan films before finally outgrowing the part. He then went on to star in the Bomba the Jungle Boy series for Monogram. ALBUM 5. (TT 6-15-42, pg. 12-picture; TNT 6-13-42, p. 3, TNT 6-15-42, p. 15)

Sheffield, Johnny; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Titus, Leon E.; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Actress Lana Turner arrives at the Winthrop Hotel in Titus Motor Company's 1923 Lincoln Touring automobile during her visit to Tacoma for a War Bond rally. Mayor Harry P. Cain is pictured between the actress and her mother. A large "Welcome! Lana Turner" banner is strung over the entrance of the Winthrop. The very popular Miss Turner made appearances at Fort Lewis, Seattle-Tacoma Shipyards, and the new Liberty Center downtown. She raised more than $120,000 in war bonds in 24 hours. Miss Turner was not the only celebrity appearing in Tacoma on behalf of the government; child actor Johnny Sheffield of the Tarzan films would be coming to town a few days later. (TNT 6-11-42, p. 1, TNT 6-14-42, p. 1) ALBUM 5. TPL-144

Turner, Lana, 1920-1995; Actresses; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Signs (Notices); Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln automobile;

As mayor, Harry P. Cain bought his fair share of tickets to benefits and balls. He is pictured here at the Hotel Winthrop on September 2, 1941, buying a ticket to the Army vs. Air Corps baseball game from Frank Gillihan of the Y.M.B.C., sponsors of the event. Morale Officers Capt. Cal Butterworth of the 41st Division and Capt. R.L. Bell of McChord Field look on. The game was played in the pouring rain at Athletic Park on September 9th. A soaked crowd of 400 watched the 41st Division All-Stars defeat the McChord Bombers 3-2. (TNT 9-5-41, p. 17, 9-10-41, p. 11) ALBUM 12.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Gillihan, Frank J.; Butterworth, Cal; Bell, R.L.;

Annual meeting of the American Legion, Edward B. Rhodes Post's Last Man Club, Hotel Winthrop, on December 3, 1941. Three empty chairs are draped with American flags and 19 men sit and stand by them. The draped chairs are in honor of Club members who have died. The Club was organized December 5, 1938 by World War I veterans who were past Commanders of the Post. A bottle of 1917 Hennessey Five Star cognac was set aside for the last surviving member to drink a toast to his comrades. The first to die was Tacoma Mayor Dr. John Siegle on April 13, 1939. The sole survivor was Capt. Chester Chastek. By February of 1992, he had outlived all his fellow club members. He died February 23, 1997 at the age of 97.

American Legion Club (Tacoma); Patriotic societies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Flags--United States; Last Man Club (Tacoma);

Three Tacoma chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (the Mary Ball, Virginia Dare and Elizabeth Forey) enjoyed a delicious luncheon in the Hotel Winthrop's Crystal Ballroom when they honored Washington State Regent, Mrs. Starr Sherman of Walla Walla, on October 27, 1941. Seated above were Mrs. C.C. Mellinger, Mary Ball chapter regent, Mrs. Sherman, and Margaret Long, Elizabeth Forey chapter regent with the others in the photograph not identified. Mrs. Sherman was making an official visit to Tacoma and would later pay similar visits to Grays Harbor and Chehalis as well as northern chapters around the Sound. (T.Times 10-28-1941, p. 9-article only; T.Times 10-30-1941, p. 19-alt. photograph)

Daughters of the American Revolution (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Melllinger, C.C.--Family; Sherman, Starr--Family; Long, Margaret;

Mayor's reception at Hotel Winthrop for "Tugboat Annie Sails Again" premiere on October 18, 1940. Marjorie and Harry P. Cain seated below Life Ring, center. Henry and Wedell Foss flank the glass case holding tugboat model to the right of the Cains. Five hundred local residents capped off an exciting day of Hollywood stars, promotional events, and the premiere of "Tugboat Annie Sails Again" with a celebratory dinner held at the Winthrop. Bagpipes, singing, and reminiscences by Cpt. Oscar V. Brown, former lighthouse keeper at Browns Point were among the evening's highlights. ALBUM 6. (TNT 10-19-40, p. 1)

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Foss, Henry O., 1891-1986; Foss, Wedell; Model ships; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Union Pacific Railroad display in roof garden of Winthrop Hotel. Advertising placards promoting the lumber industry.

Union Pacific Railroad Co. (Tacoma)--Exhibitions & displays; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Lumber industry--1940-1950;

Wauna Club dance on Roof Garden at Hotel Winthrop. The elegantly dressed Jessie and Walter J. Frankland and Dr. and Mrs. James Gourley practice a step or two before leaving the lounge for the dance floor on April 22, 1939. Mr. Frankland was listed in the 1939 City Directory as a department manager for Rainier National Park Co. (T. Times, 4/29/1939, p. 6).

Wauna Club (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Couples--Tacoma--1930-1940; Frankland, Walter J.; Gourley, James;

April, 1939, Wauna Club dance on Roof Garden at Hotel Winthrop. Two couples converse in the lounge near a large console radio. Frank R. Griffiths offers Archie Kimball a Camel cigarette. Wives Tim Kimball and Norma Griffiths look on. Mr. Griffiths was listed in the 1939 City Directory as the secretary/treasurer of the Rainier National Park Co. (T. Times, 4/29/1939, p. 7).

Wauna Club (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Griffiths, Frank R.; Griffiths, Norma; Kimball, Archie; Kimball, Tim; Cigarettes;

Metal Trades Convention for the Labor Advocate. On March 2, 1943, four unidentified men who were convention delegates stood behind a table with a blackboard behind them showing tally of votes for president of the Pacific Coast District Metal Trades Council. Incumbent Anthony Ballerini was defeated in a re-election bid by Ed Weston of Seattle. A banner states: "Affiliated with the A.F. of L." Held at the Hotel Winthrop in early March of 1943, the wartime convention was concerned with the metal trade councils' responsibility to deliver vital goods essential to allied victory. Delegates took an aggressive stand against the NLRB-CIO's disruption in the shipbuilding industry. Keynote speaker was John P. Frey, president of the A.F. of L. Metal Trades Department, Washington D.C. (Tacoma Labor Advocate, 3-5-43, p. 1+ -article)

Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Metal Trades Council (Tacoma); Labor unions--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Federation of Labor (Tacoma); Group portraits--1940-1950;

Ex-mayor Harry P. Cain, candidate for US Senator, listens to Carroll Reece, Republican National Chariman, during the Pierce County Republican Convention at the Crystal Ballroom, Winthrop Hotel. Reece, the ex-congressman from Tennessee delivered the major address on August 6, 1946. Harry P. Cain would go on to wage a successful campaign and win election in November of that year. (T. Times, 8-6-46, p. 2, T.Times, 8-7-46, p.1) ALBUM 13.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Reece, Carroll; Political campaigns; Public speaking--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Prosecutor Thor Tollefson, Candidate for House of Representatives, Carroll Reece, Republican National Chariman and ex-Mayor Harry P. Cain, candidate for Senator, confer during the August, 1946, Pierce County Republican Convention at the Crystal Ballroom, Winthrop Hotel. Reece was the former longtime Tennessee congressman before his election as Republican National Chairman. (T. Times, 8-6-46, p. 2, T.Times, 8-7-46, p. 1) Album # 12

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Reece, Carroll; Political campaigns; Tollefson, Thor C., 1901-1982;

Butchers Convention at Hotel Winthrop in June, 1943. Governor Arthur B. Langlie sharing smiles with an unidentified man. Mr. Langlie served as governor from 1941-45 and then from 1949-57. Originally from Minnesota, he was elected as mayor of Seattle twice.

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

Butchers Convention at Hotel Winthrop. Governor Arthur B. Langlie speaking from head table where a number of men are seated. As governor, Mr. Langlie was invited to many functions where he was expected to speak before designated audiences.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Public speaking--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Fifth War Loan Campaign. Members of the Tacoma Advertising and Sales Club gathered for a luncheon at the Hotel Winthrop, where they were able to preview displays and receive an explanation of the techniques to be used in advertising and displaying the Fifth War Loan Campaign. Reno Odlin is in the middle with two other unidentified individuals previewing pamphlets. (T.Times, 5/25/44, p. 12).

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Tacoma Advertising & Sales Club (Tacoma); Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie, seated second from left in front row, with other men at awards ceremony during the Pulp and Paper Industry's Safety Conference at the Winthrop Hotel. The two-day conference held at the Winthrop Hotel concluded with an evening banquet on January 24, 1952. Several awards were presented at that time, including the Governor's Annual Safety trophy and the Joint Labor-Management trophy. ALBUM 10. (TNT 1-24-52, A-12, 1-25-52, p. 30)

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Paper industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Awards;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie presents the Governor's Safety Trophy at awards ceremony during the pulp and paper industry's safety conference at the Winthrop Hotel. Longview Fibre Co. of Longview, Washington, was honored with the trophy for the lowest accident rate in the preceding year. The awards ceremony was held at the conclusion of the two-day Washington State Joint Labor-Management Safety Conference which was topped off by a banquet at the Winthrop on January 24, 1952. (TNT 1-24-52, A-12, 1-25-52, p. 30) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Paper industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Awards; Longview Fibre Co. (Longview);

Governor Arthur B. Langlie presents a State Safety Award to John Sherman at the Pulp and Paper Industry's Safety Conference at the Winthrop Hotel. The award states that it is for "Meritorious Service in Industrial Safety." More than 200 persons attended the two-day Washington State Joint Labor-Management Safety Conference held at the Winthrop Hotel. Representatives attended the meeting from major pulp and paper firms, including Crown-Zellerbach Corp., and labor unions, including the International Brotherhood of Paper Makers and International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers. ALBUM 10. (TNT 1-24-52, A-12, 1-25-52, p. 30)

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Paper industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Sherman, John; Awards;

Rayonier, Inc., lumber company, skit at conference held at Winthrop Hotel. Eight men in front of factory mural. Rayonier manufactured cellulose products for rayon and acetate staple fibers in fabrics. However, the fastest growth occured in tire cord, cellophone and other uses entirely apart from textiles. Rayonier had been diversifying over a period of years hoping to be less affected by fluctuations of demand in the textile markets. Note: Lines in print due to diacetate film deterioration. One of several thousand images preserved through copying by Tacoma library. (Rayonier, Inc., 1951 Annual Report)

Rayonier, Inc. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);