Major Harry P. Cain, in soiled fatigues and pith helmet, gestures at Sea-Tac Airport after arriving home in August, 1943, for a final leave before shipping out for the European theater of Operations. Major Cain took a leave of absence from his job as Tacoma's mayor; Commissioner C. Val Fawcett was named Acting Mayor. He would resume his mayoral duties in 1945. (T. Times) ALBUM 13.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979;

Tacoma Mayor Val Fawcett wears a Hawaiian lei in a publicity photo for KVI Radio taken at his office in (Old) City Hall. ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Leis;

Senator-elect Harry Cain and Washington State piano virtuoso Dorothy Helen Eustis. Miss Eustis tickles the keyboards while former Tacoma mayor Harry P. Cain grins in this November 16, 1946, photograph. Miss Eustis was scheduled to give a recital at the Lakewood Theater on Monday, November 18th, but the show had to be canceled due to a heavy snowstorm. She had visited Madigan Hospital on the day of her arrival in Tacoma, November 16th, and played for hospital patients. Her Lakewood concert would have been her only Northwest appearance of the year. Miss Eustis would have a storied career, performing with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, conductor Sir Thomas Beecham, pianist Jose Iturbi, and conductor Leopold Stokowski, and appearing in several movies. By the mid-1990's, she was a bedridden patient in a Venice, Italy, hospital where her nearly mute condition made identification of her past difficult. According to a March 22, 1995, Los Angeles Times article, she was a mystery patient with no known family, ignored by the American government and championed only by an Italian friend and the doctors who refused to evict her from her unpaid hospital bed. The American consulate finally offered to repatriate her nineteen months after she had arrived at the hospital but she would end her days in a Little Sisters of the Poor convent nursing home in Florence. Miss Eustis died on May 20, 2001. ALBUM 13. (TNT 11-18-46, p. 1) {Additional information on Miss Eustis provided by her niece, Barbara E. Cooper}

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Eustis, Dorothy Helen; Pianos;

Mrs. Harry (Marjorie) Cain and Harry Jr. (Buzzie) stand to generous applause from a packed house at a tribute to Mayor Cain at the Temple Theatre on October 2, 1944. Ex-Mayor J.J. Kaufman and wife are at extreme left in photo. Mayor Cain, a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, served in the European theater from 1943-1945. He was not present at this tribute but hundreds of his supporters attended the free two-hour variety show which honored Tacoma's "fighting mayor." Harry P. Cain would make a successful run for the U.S. Senate in 1946. (TNT 10-3-44, p. 1, T.Times 10-3-44, p. 1) ALBUM 13.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979--Family; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Cain, Harry P.; Kaufman, Joseph J.;

Governor Mon C. Wallgren marching down the steps of the State Legislative (Capitol) Building on Inauguration Day, January 10, 1945. Unlike previous inaugurations which were held in a joint session of the House and Senate, Mr. Wallgren's occurred outdoors on a flag-decked platform near the Capitol steps. 150 state guardsmen were in attendance, in uniform with fixed bayonets, and formed an aisle six feet wide from the doors of the building to the inaugural platform. Governor Wallgren was escorted to the platform by members of the legislature. Wallgren was one of the few men in history to serve as a U.S. Representative, a U.S. Senator, and as a governor. He served as governor until 1949 and was succeeded by his predecessor, Arthur B. Langlie. ALBUM 10. (TNT 1-09-45, p. 14, 1-11-45, p. 1)

Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961; Legislative Building (Olympia);

Governor Mon C. Wallgren takes the oath of office on the steps of the State Legislative (Capitol) Building on Inauguration Day, 1945. He was sworn in by Chief Justice Walter B. Beals on January 10, 1945, as 5000 watched the outdoor ceremony. Instead of the customary joint session between the House and Senate in House chambers, the new governor chose to have the inauguration day ceremonies outdoors where more could observe. (TNT 1-09-45, p. 14, 1-11-45, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961; Oaths--Olympia; Beals, Walter B.; Judges; Legislative Building (Olympia);

Birthday party for Harry P. Cain II (Buzzy), age 4, son of Tacoma's mayor. Children in sailor hats gather around table with large sailing ship model for centerpiece. Balloons hang from chandelier; ceiling is draped with miniature flags of the world.

Cain, Harry P.; Birthday parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Birthdays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Children's parties; Hats--1940-1950; Balloons--Tacoma; Festive decorations--Tacoma; Children--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie with a group of military and civillian dignitaries on day of Narrows Bridge opening. Governor Langlie is seated between Brig. Gen. Frederic Hayden and Admiral Daniel Barbey. Gen. Hayden and Admiral Barbey had the honor of snipping the ribbons on the east and west end of the bridge. In the back row, Mayor H.H. Ryan of Gig Harbor is believed to be the second man from the left; Charles Andrew, principal engineer, Washington Toll Bridge Authority, is believed to be next to him in the dark suit. This was Tacoma's second Narrows Bridge; the first, familiarly called "Galloping Gertie," collapsed in November, 1940, after only three months. The advent of WWII postponed rebuilding of the bridge; construction was not started until April, 1948. The opening of the new 18-million bridge brought out thousands of spectators on both sides of the Narrows. (TNT 10-13-50, p. 1, 10-14-50, p. 1, 14) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Hayden, Frederic L.; Barbey, Daniel E.;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie gives the dedication address during the opening ceremonies for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge on October 14, 1950. Lavish festivities were planned for the grand opening of the second Narrows Bridge, an 18-million dollar endeavor. Music by the 21st Division Band opened the ceremony followed by a military 19-gun salute. Following several speakers, Governor Langlie introduced Admiral Daniel Barbey of the 13th Naval District, who would snip the ribbon on the west side, and Brig. Gen. Frederic Hayden, who would do the honors on the east side. Governor Langlie praised the construction of the new bridge which showed "a faith and courage typical of that of the American people." The state received a 4-million dollar settlement for the collapse of "Galloping Gertie," but tolls were necessary to pay off the remainder of the construction. Cars would cost 55 cents and pedestrians, 15 cents. The bridge was paid for within a few years of its opening. (TNT 10-13-50, p. 1, 10-14-50, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dedications--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie with a group of military and civillian dignitaries on the day of the Narrows Bridge opening. Governor Langlie is fourth from the right. Next to him in the dark suit is believed to be Charles Andrew, principal engineer, Washington Toll Bridge Authority. The two military officials are Brig. Gen. Frederic Hayden, representing Gen. Leroy H. Watson, commander of Fort Lewis, and Admiral Daniel Barbey, Commandant of the 13th Naval District. They would be the official ribbon cutters in the dedication ceremonies. This photograph may have been taken at the Winthrop Hotel following the bridge opening where a luncheon was open to the general public. ALBUM 10. (TNT 10-14-50, p. 14) TPL-10376

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma); Hayden, Frederic L.; Barbey, Daniel E.;

Vice President Alben Barkley addressing a crowd on South 9th Street at Broadway and Saint Helens Avenue. Mr. Barkley was a long time congressman from Kentucky before being selected as Harry S. Truman's running mate in 1948. He was an influential spokesman for the legislative programs of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Truman and instrumental in guiding their policies through Congress. As the Vice President, he did not fade into the woodwork as most customarily did; the very popular Barkley was appointed by Truman to the National Security Council and was consulted by Truman in national and international affairs. After the 1952 elections when Eisenhower was voted President, Barkley ran and was re-elected Senator. He died in April, 1956, while making a speech. ALBUM 1.

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

Vice President Alben Barkley's appearance on South 9th Street at Broadway and Saint Helens Avenue. Mayor John Anderson had presented Mr. Barkley with a key to the city. His remarks apparently amused the massive grinning crowd as well as the dignitaries on the platform, in addition to the chortling woman photographer. Seated behind Mr. Barkley are believed to be Rep. Hugh Mitchell, Mayor John Anderson and Senator Warren G. Magnuson. ALBUM 1.

Vice presidents; Barkley, Alben W., 1877-1956; Visits of state--Tacoma; Anderson, John H.; Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989;

Vice-President Alben Barkley appears to have just concluded his speech before loyal supporters at 9th & Broadway on October 11, 1950. Guests on the platform with the vice-president included Mayor John Anderson and Senator Warren Maguson. Smiles on the faces of individuals in the crowd seem to indicate that his speech was well received. ALBUM 1.

Vice presidents; Barkley, Alben W., 1877-1956; Visits of state--Tacoma; Anderson, John H.; Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989;

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.;

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;

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;

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;

Govenor and Mrs. Arthur B. Langlie and family for Thanksgiving layout, Tribune, Barbara Dana. Governor Langlie, his daughter Carrie and his wife, Evelyn, are seated together on a sofa talking with an unidentified woman in the living room of the govenor's mansion in Olympia. (TNT, 11/20/1949, p.D-1)

Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966--Family; Governors--Washington (State); Holidays--Olympia--1940-1950;

Mayor Val Fawcett and other civic leaders attended a January 25, 1949, dinner held at the Orchard Hill Country Club honoring Col. James Stack, USA retired, on his retirement as chairman of the Citizens Armed Forces committee. C.J. Quill of the Totem Greeters presented Col. Stack with a small totem pole. Col. Stack was the former aide to General Dwight D. Eisenhower. From L-R are: City Finance Commissioner L.W. "Roy" Craig, City Public Utilities Commissioner C.A. "Clif" Erdahl, Col. Stack, Mayor Fawcett, C.J. Quill, Pierce County Sheriff Lee Croft and City Public Safety Commissioner Robert S. Temme. More than 100 prominent civic leaders attended the dinner. ALBUM 14. (T.Times 1-26-49, p. 1-article) TPL-10374

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Totem poles; Stack, James; Craig, L.W.; Erdahl, C.A.; Quill, C.J.; Croft, Lee; Temme, Robert S.; Municipal officials--Tacoma--1940-1950;

John H. "Big John" Anderson (right) was the newly selected Exalted Ruler of the Tacoma Elks Lodge for 1949-1950. He is pictured above accepting the gravel from his predecessor, Cecil Walrath, on April 5, 1949. Mr. Anderson, a well known Tacoma building contractor, was installed in impressive ceremonies headed by Edwin J. Anderson, past president for the State Elks Association. John Anderson had a bright career ahead of him: he was elected mayor of Tacoma twice and served as school board president three times. An avid sportsman and noted civic leader, Mr. Anderson passed away in November of 1974. (TNT 4/5/49, p. 20-article; TNT 4-7-49, C-7).

Anderson, John H.; Walrath, Cecil; Men--Clubs--Tacoma; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Inaugurations--Tacoma; Fraternal lodges--Tacoma; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Tuxedoes;

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 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;

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;

On February 7, 1943, thousands of citizens streamed in and out of Tacoma's four USO recreational centers celebrating the one year anniversary of the completion of two of those centers. At the center at 1221-23 Pacific Ave. (pictured), 4500 visitors were counted before organizers gave up on the count. Governor Arthur B. Langlie (seated right) has challenged Pvt. Owen Roach of Illinois to a game of checkers. Onlookers include, left to right, R.P. Banner, USN, Capt. Troutt, Mayor Harry P. Cain, Maj. Gen. Charles H. White, Mrs. Helen Purdie and Maj. Earl Williams, director of the Tacoma Salvation Army. (T.Times 2/8/1943, pg. 1)

Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Checkers; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma;

Community Chest; U.S.O. Open House program. Governor Arthur B. Langlie cuts a small cake with one large candle under the watchful eye of Maj. Gen. Charles H. White and Tacoma Mayor Harry P. Cain. The cake is in honor of the one year anniversary of the opening of the USO Clubs at South Park, 4851 So. Tacoma Way, and 13th & Fawcett, 415 So. 13th. An Open House is being held at all four USO Clubs in Tacoma as part of the celebration. (T. Times)

Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; White, Charles H.; Cakes; Anniversaries--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Mayor Harry P. Cain with three companions standing beside the Tacoma Civilian Defense Headquarters on Tacoma Avenue South during a March 21, 1943 Civil Defense drill. The men are believed to be, left to right, Police Chief Tom Ross, unidentified man, Mayor Cain and Fire Chief Emory Whitaker. Fawcett Avenue appears in background. ALBUM 13.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Fire stations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bicycles & tricycles--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma;

Surrounded by masses of prize winning flowers are Tacoma mayor Val Fawcett and two little girls. The trio were pictured on Tacoma Day, September 17, 1947, at the Western Washington Fair. The youngster on the left is Mayor Fawcett's granddaughter, Linda Knecht. The other little girl is Mary Claire Petrich. ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Knecht, Linda; Grandparents; Petrich, Mary Claire; Flowers--Puyallup--1940-1950; Fairs--Puyallup--1940-1950; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup);