ca. 1948. Governor (or Republican candidate) Arthur Langlie and his wife Evelyn, Congressman Thor Tollefson, and Puget Sound National Bank chief Reno Odlin on the platform at the Tacoma Armory, likely during the 1948 Republican State Convention.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Legislators--Washington--1940-1950; Tollefson, Thor C., 1901-1982; Political elections--Tacoma;

ca. 1941. Governor Arthur B. Langlie waves at the end of a speech. Born in Lanesboro, Minnesota, Mr. Langlie was Mayor of Seattle when he resigned on January 11, 1941, to become Governor of Washington. A Republican, he succeeded Democrat Clarence D. Martin. Mr. Langlie was a three-term governor from 1941-45 and 1949-57. He served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention from Washington in 1944 and 1948 and delivered the keynote address during the 1956 Convention in San Francisco. Governor Langlie passed away in 1966 and is interred at Acacia Memorial Park, Seattle. Sepia photograph taken about 1941. ALBUM 10.

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

Mayor John Anderson (left) accepts from an unidentified representative of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph the original artwork for the cover of the 1956 Tacoma telephone directory. Illustrated are familiar local sights including Mt. Rainier, downtown Tacoma, ships at dockside and even two fishermen trying their luck. The actual directory cover would be somewhat modified as seen in D99640, image 2. ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Anderson, John H.; Paintings; Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma);

On June 7, 1956, the original artwork of the 1956 Tacoma telephone directory was presented to the City of Tacoma by an unidentified representative of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. Mayor John Anderson (left) graciously accepted the framed gift. ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Anderson, John H.; Paintings; Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Mayor "Big John" Anderson (right) and an unidentified representative of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company admire the cover of the 1956 Tacoma Telephone Directory while standing below the original artwork. In the actual cover, the fisherman reels in a lucky catch. The Tacoma telephone directory in 1956 came out with a mid-year print date. ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Anderson, John H.; Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Mayor "Big John" Anderson being presented on June 7, 1956, with the original artwork for the cover of the 1956 Tacoma Telephone Directory by a representative of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Anderson, John H.; Paintings; Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma);

Harry P. Cain, Mayor of Tacoma and future US Senator (left in photo) shakes hands with a member of the Water Carnival Committee, possibly Ted Brown, during the 1940 Narrows Bridge/ McChord Field Celebration. Each year the Young Men's Business Club (YMBC) sponsored a water carnival at Point Defiance. In 1940, the water carnival was set the day before the grand opening of the (first) Tacoma Narrows Bridge. McChord Flying Field would also open the first week of July, 1940. ALBUM 12.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Festivals--Tacoma--1940-1950; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Shaking hands--Tacoma;

Members of 80 veteran's organizations braved record heat on Memorial Day 1956 to hear an address by U.S. Senator Warren G. Magnuson, Washington Democrat, at Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood. "Maggie" defeated Lt. Col., and Tacoma Mayor, Harry P. Cain for the Senate seat vacated by Homer T. Bone in 1944 and served 6 terms, losing in 1980 to Slade Gorton. Senator Magnuson sat on powerful committees while in office, including Commerce, Interstate & Foreign Commerce, and Appropriations. He was a war veteran, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy during WWII and claiming membership in the Amvets, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. A graduate of the University of Washington and the University of Washington Law School, Senator Magnuson resumed the practice of law following his political loss of 1980; he died in Seattle on May 20, 1989. ALBUM 4.

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Legislators--Washington--1950-1960;

Mayor and Council preview hats and costumes for the 1940 Narrows Bridge - McChord Field Celebrations. Front row: Tom Swayze, Mayor Harry P. Cain, C. Val Fawcett, Celebration chair Ted Brown. Back row: Holmes Eastwood, R.D. "Bob" O'Neil, Abner Bergersen and Hat Committeeman Walter Arnold, Jr. Both the (first) Tacoma Narrows Bridge and McChord Flying Field would be opening within days of each other in July, 1940. City and civic officials had worked together to host exciting events for local residents, including a water carnival, massive parade and pageant. The Jubilee hats that were so fantastically popular for the 1939 Jubilee were back, with the addition of new hat bands for the grand openings. (T.Times 6-19-40, p. 11; 6/20/1940, pg. 24) ALBUM 12.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hats--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Eastwood, Holmes; Swayze, Tom; O'Neil, Robert D.; Bergersen, Abner R.; Brown, Ted; Arnold, Walter; Municipal officials--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Perhaps discussing the merits of certain hats, Tacoma's mayor, Harry P. Cain, and members of the city council may be pondering an executive decision in this June 19, 1940, photograph. The hats and costumes are to be used for the Narrows Bridge - McChord Field Celebrations, to be held the 1st to 4th of July. Each hat would have on an official souvenir hat band; the hat bands would be sold at all dry goods, variety and men's furnishing stores in Tacoma. 20,000 yards of material would make up the bands on which pictures of the bridge and announcement of the celebration dates would be imprinted. All Tacomans would be asked to wear hats during the one-week celebration. L-R are Tom Swayze, R.D. "Bob" O'Neil, Abner Bergersen, C. Val Fawcett, Mayor Harry P. Cain, Celebration chairman Ted Brown, Holmes Eastwood and Hat Committeeman Walter Arnold, Jr. (T.Times 6-19-40, p. 11, p. 24) ALBUM 12.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hats--1940-1950; Swayze, Tom; O'Neil, Robert D.; Bergersen, Abner R.; Brown, Ted; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Eastwood, Holmes; Arnold, Walter; Municipal officials--Tacoma--1940-1950;

In June of 1940, the Old Guard at City Hall posed prior to the installation of new officers. Pictured left to right: Holmes Eastwood, Public Safety Commissioner; Val Fawcett, Finance Commissioner; outgoing appointed Mayor J.J. Kaufman; Abner Bergersen, Public Works; and Ira Davisson, defeated outgoing Utilities Commissioner. Ira S. Davisson had served continuously since November of 1918 as Commissioner of Utilities. He was defeated in the last election by Bob O'Neil. Joseph J. Kaufman had been appointed Mayor a year earlier to fill out the unexpired term of the late Dr. John Siegle. Harry Cain was elected in 1940 to fill the remaining two years, defeating former Mayor Melvin G. Tennent.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Municipal government--Tacoma; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Eastwood, Holmes; Bergersen, Abner R.; Davisson, Ira;

Mayor-elect Harry P. Cain (at right) and Public Utilities Commissioner-elect R.D. "Bob" O'Neil shake hands after their victory in the March, 1940, general elections. With 131 precincts reporting, Mr. Cain had an 1800+ lead over former mayor Melvin G. Tennent while Mr. O'Neil had a nearly 2-1 margin over longtime Utilities Commissioner Ira S. Davisson. Looking on is Tacoma School Board member Lyle Lemley, who easily won re-election to a three-year term. (T.Times 3-13-40, p. 1) ALBUM 12.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; O'Neil, Robert D.; Lemley, Lyle; Political elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Shaking hands--Tacoma;

Mayor- Elect Harry P. Cain addresses supporters on the night of his election, March 12, 1940. Successful Public Utilities Commissioner candidate Bob O'Neil is perched on a desk behind him. Mr. Cain defeated former mayor Melvin G. Tennent in a highly contested race. Harry P. Cain's name was placed on the ballot by the courts as a replacement for Dr. Bert Kertsetter who had died just days before the general election. Mr. Cain had finished third in the primary, behind leading vote getter Kertsetter and Mr. Tennent. He assumed office in June. ALBUM 12.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Political elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pointing fingers;

In 1940, the heated election fight between former mayor Melvin G. Tennent and Harry P. Cain ended in March with Mr. Cain elected mayor of Tacoma. Mr. Cain's name had been placed on the ballot by a superior court mandamus order days before the election. "This is the dirtiest deal ever pulled in the city of Tacoma," declared a bitter Mr. Tennent after the election. The Tacoma Times journeyed to the Cain's home on Wednesday, March 13, 1940, to photograph the newly elected mayor and his family. Harry P. Cain II (Buzzy), age two, and his small dog Ricky pose for the camera the morning after his father's victory. (T.Times, 3-13-40, p. 1) ALBUM 12.

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

Successful candidates. Mayor-Elect Harry P. Cain, wife Marjorie and son Harry II (Buzzy) at home the morning after Mr. Cain's 1800+ vote-victory over former mayor Melvin G. Tennent. Mr. Cain's name was ordered placed on the ballot replacing the recently deceased Bert Kerstetter who had defeated Mr. Cain in the primary. Defeated candidate Tennent vowed to appeal; Mr. Cain indicated he would ignore the attack on his eligibility and take an automobile tour to California and the south and planned to study municipal government along the way. (T. Times, 3-13-40, p. 1). ALBUM 12.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979--Family; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Harry P. Cain and wife Marjorie Dils Cain in suave formal attire at a March 9, 1940, Tacoma Club dance. Dr. Bert Kerstetter, candidate for mayor who defeated Mr. Cain in the primary, had passed away during a campaign appearance the previous evening, thus putting Mr. Cain back in the race. Although former mayor Melvin G. Tennent raised a protest, Mr. Cain's name remained on the ballot and he was elected mayor later that month. ALBUM 12.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Mayor J.J. Kaufman wields the knife in a promotional photo for Apple Pie Week, taken at his office in (Old) City Hall at 625 Commerce. The enormous pie is being cut with an equally enormous knife. Apple Pie Week was set for March 4-9, 1940. Preparing to dig in are members of the Tacoma Bakers Committee for the special week: Ray Bolin of Weaver Pie Co., O.H. Oaks of Golden Rule Bakery and Wallace Macpherson of Federal Bakery. Standing at the far left, next to Mr. Bolin, is Mrs. Agnes Phillips from the Northwest Food Exchange, Wenatchee. (T. Times 3-4-40, p. 5) ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Pies; Phillips, Agnes; Bolin, Ray; Oaks, O.H.; Macpherson, Wallace A.;

On February 29, 1940, Mayor J.J. Kaufman wielded a knife to cut the first piece of apple pie in a promotional campaign for Apple Pie Week. Mrs. Agnes Phillips of the Northwest Food Exchange, Wenatchee, and three members of the Tacoma Bakers Commitee, held plates, waiting for their share of the large pie in the Mayor's office in (Old) City Hall. The mayor and his company got an early start on Apple Pie Week which was scheduled for March 4-9, 1940. L-R in the photograph are Mrs. Phillips, Ray Bolin of Weaver Pie Co., O.H. Oaks of Golden Rule Bakery, Wallace Macpherson of Federal Bakery and Mayor Kaufman. (T.Times 3-4-40, p. 5) ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Pies; Phillips, Agnes; Bolin, Ray; Oaks, O.H.; Macpherson, Wallace A.;

Tacoma Mayor J. J. Kaufman, feeding chickens in the hen house of his farm in Edgewood, northeast Pierce County. Glimpse of farm in background. (T. Times 2/5/1940, pg. 2)

Kaufman, Joseph J.; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Chickens--Washington; Eggs; Poultry houses--Edgewood; Farms--Edgewood;

Mayor J.J. Kaufman feeding grain to a flock of chickens inside the hen house at his chicken farm in Edgewood, in northeast Pierce County. A picture from this series ran in the Tacoma Times admonishing readers to eat more eggs and pork, due to a surplus of these items. (T. Times 2/5/1940, pg. 2)

Kaufman, Joseph J.; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Chickens--Washington; Eggs;

Tacoma Mayor Joseph J. Kaufman gathers eggs in the hen house on his farm in Edgewood in northeast Pierce County. The active mayor owned a furniture store in Tacoma and served his community as a volunteer for the Chamber of Commerce, Community Chest, Boy Scouts and Elks lodge. (T.Times 2/5/1940 p.2)

Kaufman, Joseph J.; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Chickens--Washington; Eggs;

City officials donating to Drama League on January 24, 1940, at (Old) City Hall. Left to right: Public Safety Commissioner Holmes Eastwood, Public Utilities Commissioner Ira Davisson, Finance Commissioner C. Val Fawcett, unidentified woman representing Tacoma Drama League, Mayor J.J. Kaufman, Public Works Commissioner Abner Bergersen and City Controller Tom Swayze. Mayor Kaufman appears to be examining the blueprints for the proposed Tacoma Little Theater to be constructed at No. 2nd and "I" Streets. The (Tacoma) Drama League sent out eight teams comprised of two members each to solicit donations for the new endeavor. (T. Times 1-27-40, p. 3) ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Municipal government--Tacoma; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Swayze, Tom; Eastwood, Holmes; Bergersen, Abner R.; Davisson, Ira; Tacoma Drama League (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940;

City officials contributing to Drama League on January 24, 1940, at (Old) City Hall. Left to right are members of the city council: C. Val Fawcett - Finance Commissioner, Mayor J. J. Kaufman, Mrs. Hugh J. Rosellini, Controller Tom Swayze, Public Safety Commissioner Holmes Eastwood, Public Works Commissioner Abner Bergersen and Public Utilities Commissioner Ira Davisson. All dug deep in their pockets for funding for the proposed Tacoma Little Theater to be built on No. "I" St. Mrs. Rosellini was one of the sixteen members of the Drama league who participated in the fund raising. She indicated that the new Little Theater would have a revolving stage, only the second in the West following Seattle's Showboat. (T.Times 1-27-40, p. 3) ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Municipal government--Tacoma; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Swayze, Tom; Eastwood, Holmes; Bergersen, Abner R.; Davisson, Ira; Tacoma Drama League (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940;

On August 12, 1955, Mayor Harold Tollefson christened a new Trailways bus at the Trailway Bus Depot, 114-116 So. 8th St. The unidentified members of an all girl accordion band, in satin skirts with matching beanies and slippers, looked on in varying states of surprise. Three of the accordions had advertisement on them for the "Vista Liner." The luxury Continental Trailways "Vista Liner 100" bus being unveiled at the station on 8th and Pacific Ave. The fleet of new liners was being placed in service on Trailways' Evergreen routes from Seattle to San Diego and Los Angeles to San Francisco. The term "Vista Liner" refers to the raised rear deck with skylights for full enjoyment of passing scenery. The bus features contour seating with adjustable headrests, FM background music, springs to absorb road shock and facing seats with card tables. (TNT 8/10/1955, pg. B-1) TPL-8354

Tollefson, Harold M., 1908-1985; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Buses--Tacoma; Bus terminals--Tacoma; Accordions;

On December 20, 1939, Mayor J. J. Kaufman (left) greeted Bob and Louise Lynd (center) upon their return by train from their publicized six month trip by Willits canoe from Fort Benton, Montana, to New Orleans, at the mouth of the Mississippi. Harry P. Cain (far right), chairman of the Golden Jubilee celebration that sponsored the trip, was also on hand at Union Station to greet the couple. The 3,500 mile journey in part retraced the path of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The Lynds, "Goodwill ambassadors from Tacoma," travelled in a tiny canoe supplied by Henry Foss and built by Earl & Floyd Willits. The Lynds also wrote a series of articles, exclusive to the Tacoma Times, relating their experiences in publicizing Washington's Jubilee celebration to the states bordering the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. The Willits Brothers handcrafted their wooden canoes in Tacoma, later Day Island, from 1908-1967. ALBUM 11. (T.Times 12-20-39, p. 1, 12-21-39, p. 1)

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Lynd, Robert C.; Lynd, Louise D.; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Willits Brothers Canoes (Tacoma);

A sense of humor saves the day as Wavie (Mrs. J.J.) Kaufman, wife of the Mayor, prepares to cut a makeshift ribbon opening the new, and long awaited, 38th Street bridge on December 19, 1939. Some thrill seeking youngsters had dissected the original ribbon and carried it off as souvenirs. A replacement was formed from pieces of cloth. It is held by Mayor Kaufman, left, and Commissioner A.R. Bergersen. Representative H. N. (Barney) Jackson, center, and Senator G.B. Kerstetter, far right, look on. The 38th street bridge was a modern concrete affair costing $37,000 and intended to bring the McKinley Hill area "back into the city." The construction of the bridge had been sought for several years by Hill residents. (T. Times 12/20/1939, pg. 20)

Kaufman, Joseph J.; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Dedications--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Wavie; Bergersen, Abner R.; Jackson, H.N.; Kerstetter, G.B.;

Ground breaking of the US Oil and Refining plant on the Tacoma tideflats. Fun Fair Queen Shiela Widener, center; Mayor Harold Tollefson far R, Cong. Thor Tollefson 3rd from R, Senator Warren Magnuson 5th from R, Senator Henry M. Jackson 8th from right. Standing next to the Fun Fair Queen is Dr. Ernest Lyder, president of U.S. Oil & Refining. Both he and Miss Widener have their hands cupped; they may have been holding some of the sandy soil excavated by the giant shovel. 300 spectators watched the ceremonies, including a pre-ground breaking appearance by comedian Chico Marx. (TNT 7-22-55, p. 1) ALBUM 4.

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Jackson, Henry M., 1912-1983; US Oil & Refining Co. (Tacoma); Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Tollefson, Thor C., 1901-1982; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tollefson, Harold M., 1908-1985; Wildener, Shiela;

Ground breaking for U.S. Oil & Refining Co. plant on Tideflats. Senators Warren G. Magnuson and Henry M. Jackson (5th and 8th from L), Congressman Thor Tollefson (6th from L) and Mayor Harold Tollefson behind Fun Fair Queen Shiela Widener. Nearly everyone looks amused at comments made at the chosen site for the $10 million dollar refinery; oil company officials, Port Commissioners and a portion of Washington's Congressional delegation gathered on July 22, 1955, to break ground for the new plant. U.S. Oil & Refining Co. president Ernest Lyder is at the controls of the giant diesel shovel. Ceremonies were part of the first annual Fun Fair activities; comedian Chico Marx was also present to entertain. (TNT 7-21-55, p. 1, TNT 7-22-55, p. 1) ALBUM 4.

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Jackson, Henry M., 1912-1983; US Oil & Refining Co. (Tacoma); Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Tollefson, Thor C., 1901-1982; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tollefson, Harold M., 1908-1985; Lyder, Ernest;

Ground breaking for U.S. Oil and Refining Co. plant on Tideflats. Senators Warren G. Magnuson and Henry M. Jackson (5th and 8th from L), Congressman Thor Tollefson (6th from L) and Mayor Harold Tollefson behind Fun Fair Queen Shiela Widener. Seated in the giant diesel shovel is U.S. Oil & Refining Co. president, Dr. Ernest Lyder. Perched on the shovel's front are Port Commissioners M.S. Erdahl and Maurice Raymond, who was the principal speaker at the event. Many of those present, including hundreds of spectators, had used the site formerly as a swimming hole and for duck hunting. (TNT 7-21-55, p. 1, TNT 7-22-55, p. 1) ALBUM 4

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Jackson, Henry M., 1912-1983; US Oil & Refining Co. (Tacoma); Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Tollefson, Thor C., 1901-1982; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tollefson, Harold M., 1908-1985; Lyder, Ernest;

Ground breaking of the U.S. Oil and Refining plant on the Tacoma Tideflats. Senators Warren G. Magnuson and Henry M. Jackson flank Dr. Ernest Lyder, president of the oil company. Dr. Lyder would get a chance to sit behind the controls of the giant diesel shovel used in the ground breaking. The plant, costing ten million dollars, would be built on a 120-acre site, parts of which were used for duck hunting and swimming. ALBUM 4.

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Jackson, Henry M., 1912-1983; Lyder, Ernest; US Oil & Refining Co. (Tacoma); Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma;