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- 1953-08-25
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Northwest Territory Centennial, "Stubble Patrol" removing a judge from the Courthouse in his chair. As a part of the Centennial celebration, Tacoman men were advised to throw away their razors and grow whiskers or pay the price. Clean shaven men were rounded up by the Stubble Patrol and taken away by paddy wagon to await trial in a kangaroo court. They had two choices; to buy their way out with a "stubble pass" or to pay the fine. All proceeds were used to finance the Centennial celebrations.
Celebrations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Centennial celebrations--Tacoma;