Those at the head table stand for the introduction of Washington's Governor, Dr. Dixy Lee Ray, at the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association in March of 1978. Governor Ray was the feature speaker of the event. Among those at the head table were Bud McIvor, president of the Downtown Tacoma Association (standing next to Governor Ray); Bill Philip, head of Puget Sound National Bank (third from left); and the reigning Ms. Downtown Tacoma, Catherine Packer. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association.

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Meetings--Tacoma--1970-1980; McIvor, Bud; Philip, William W.; Packer, Catherine; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Governor Dixy Lee Ray speaks at the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association. Dr. Ray was the only woman to serve as governor of Washington and the only woman to chair the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. She established a record as the youngest girl to climb Mount Rainier at age 12. A Tacoma native, she graduated from Stadium High School and Mills College and obtained a doctorate in zoology from Stanford University. Specializing in marine biology, she served on the faculty of the University of Washington for nearly three decades. As a director of the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, she is credited in preserving the center, which had been built for the world's fair in 1962. In Dr. Ray's only term as governor, her administration balanced the budget and brought in full funding of basic education. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association. ALBUM 10. TPL-5914 (Seattle/King Co. HistoryLink.org)

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Public speaking--Tacoma;

Washington Governor Dr. Dixy Lee Ray attends the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association on March 7, 1978, where she was the feature speaker. She indicated that she would ensure the Tacoma Spur met no delay from environmental opposition. Dr. Ray stated that she did not want a repeat of the I-90 situation in Seattle. She praised the business community for the self-improvement Tacoma has already shown. Governor Ray was then in the middle of her sole term as state chief executive. She was the first woman governor of Washington and the first woman, and last chairperson, of the Atomic Energy Commission. Born in Tacoma in 1914 in a working-class family, she worked her way through college to emerge with a doctorate in zoology from Stanford University. She served on the faculty of the University of Washington, specializing in marine biology, and was the director of Seattle's Pacific Science Center before accepting an appointment by President Nixon to the Atomic Energy Commission. She made a successful bid for the governor's chair in November, 1976, defeating Republican John D. Spellman. Following her term in office, she retired to her Fox Island home and co-authored two books on environmentalists with her biographer, Lou Guzzo. Dr. Ray died on January 2, 1994 at the age of 79. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association. ALBUM 10. (Seattle/King Co. HistoryLink.org; TNT 3-8-78, A-5)

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Meetings--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Tacoma Mayor Gordon N. Johnston welcomes shoppers to the new addition of the Tacoma Mall on July 25, 1973. The Mall had completed its west end expansion and 20 new stores were now open for business, including Ben Bridge Jeweler, Orange Julius, Tinder Box and Waldenbooks. This would bring the total number of stores in the Mall to about 110, just slightly smaller than Southcenter. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Mall Corporation.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Public speaking--Tacoma; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Pierce County's former Auditors who served from 1859-1909 are pictured in oval frames in this copy ordered by the current Pierce County Auditors Office on August 4, 1975. Along with the officials are four examples of 19th century architecture, including the Pierce County Courthouse and the block house used in the Indian War of 1855-56.

County government--Washington; Government officials--Washington;

1975 color Richards stock footage. Mayor Gordon N. Johnston and 10-year-old Mark Mackenroth are prepared to dig deep during groundbreaking ceremonies for the new civic center, the Bicentennial Pavilion, in April of 1975. Mark was chosen to represent future generations who would use the Pavilion. Tacoma had long sought a convention center to hold large-scale meetings, concerts and banquets. It would open the following year in June.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mackenroth, Mark; Shovels; Digging--Tacoma; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Bicentennial Pavilion (Tacoma);

Democratic congressional candidate Eugene Wiegman (L), 46, checks out blueprints on the PLU campus with two unidentified workers in May of 1976. He was a candidate for the 6th District post held by Floyd Hicks; Representative Hicks had decided not to run for re-election. Dr. Wiegman was a former president of Pacific Lutheran University, later became pastor of Luther Memorial Church, and served on several community boards. Photograph ordered by Eugene Wiegman for use in a brochure "Wiegman for Congress."

Wiegman, Eugene; Political campaigns;

Snapshot color photograph of Mayor Gordon N. Johnston (center) flanked by (then) House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford (left) and former mayor Harold M. Tollefson. Mr. Ford was in town for the April 4, 1970, launching of the "Grand Rapids," a Navy gunboat built by Tacoma Boatbuilding and named for Mr. Ford's hometown.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tollefson, Harold M., 1908-1985; Ford, Gerald R.; Politicians--Tacoma;

ca. 1970. 1970 Richards Stock Footage. Mayor Gordon N. Johnston relaxes among friends at a 1970 gathering. Sharing smiles are bankers Al Saunders of Puget Sound National Bank and Gerrit VanderEnde of Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan (2nd & extreme right). Mayor Johnston is seated, center, wearing brown suit.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; VanderEnde, Gerrit; Saunders, Al; Bankers--Tacoma;

ca. 1970. 1970 Richards stock footage. Tacoma Mayor Gordon N. Johnston, standing by a white podium, delivers an address to an unidentified group. This may have been taken at the same time as D158000, image 24C, when Mr. Johnston was photographed with bankers Al Saunders and Gerrit VanderEnde.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Public speaking--Tacoma;

1971 Richards stock footage. Pierce County Commissioners address the audience after the newest commissioner, Clay Huntington, had taken the oath of office on January 11, 1971. From L-R are the Clerk of the Court, Commissioner Patrick J. Gallagher, Chrm. of the Board George Sheridan and Clay Huntington. All three commissioners are Democrats. (TNT 1-11-71, p. 29 - article)

County government--Washington; Gallagher, Patrick J.; Sheridan, George; Huntington, Clay;

1971 Richards color stock footage. August of 1971 view of the County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Ave. So. A snippet of Central School is on the right center edge. The aluminum and glass 12-story County-City Building was dedicated on April 10, 1959. Most of the luscious green lawn has since been eliminated as the additions were made to the complex.

County-City Building (Tacoma);

1971 Richards color stock footage. Oath of office. County officials and judges take the oath of office on January 11, 1971, before seated Pierce County Commissioners Patrick J. Gallagher and George Sheridan. Among those standing was Clay Huntington, who would take his place as the newly elected commissioner. Those participating in swearing-in ceremonies included newly elected auditor Ken Johnston, new judge Frank Ruff of Gig Harbor, and re-elected officials: Prosecutor Ron Hendry, Clerk Don Perry, Coroner Jack Davelaar, Sheriff Carl Petersen, Treasurer Maurice Raymond (in dark hornrims), judges Filis Otto, Waldo Stone and Willard Hedlund. (TNT 1-11-71, p. 29- article)

County government--Washington; Oaths--Tacoma; Sheridan, George; Gallagher, Patrick J.; Huntington, Clay; Johnston, Ken; Ruff, Frank; Hendry, Ron; Perry, Don; Davelaar, Jack; Petersen, Carl; Raymond, Maurice; Otto, Filis; Stone, Waldo; Hedlund, Willard;

Portrait of Governor Daniel J. Evans. Copy print ordered by Associated General Contractors.

Governors - United States - Washington State - 1965-77 - Daniel J. Evans (1925- )

United States Senator Warren G. Magnuson addresses a crowd of 300 boat employees, Navy brass and company officials during a launching ceremony at Tacoma Boat Building Co. on July 24, 1971. In speaking of the experimental high speed craft (82' long, 42' wide and 18' high), Senator Magnuson stated there was "more potential for naval military surface vessels than any development during the last two centuries." Maggie" was one of the longest serving politicians, first being elected in the Democratic sweep of national and state elections of 1944. During his many terms in office, he was a member of many powerful committees including Appropriations and Commerce. He served as President pro tempore of the Senate during the 96th Congress. After his defeat in 1980, he resumed the practice of law before passing away at the age of 84 in Seattle. (TNT 7-24-71, p. 22, TNT 7-25-71, A-19) ALBUM 4.

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Legislators--Washington--1970-1980; Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

United States Senator Warren Magnuson, second from left, during a launching ceremony at Tacoma Boat Building Co. Jermaine Magnuson, holding a bouquet of long stemmed roses, was the ship's sponsor. She reportedly needed three swings of the traditional champagne bottle before the ship could be properly christened. Standing with the Magnusons are matron of honor Mrs. Donald Garrison, flower girl Leslie Garrison and an unidentified man. The 100-ton surface effect ship, the SES-100A, was christened on July 24, 1971. The experimental craft was fabricated by Tacoma Boat Building under subcontract to Aerojet. The high speed vessel rode atop a cushion of air in excess of 80 knots. ALBUM 4. (TNT 7-24-71, p. 22, TNT 7-25-71, A-19; "Christening Ceremony Program")

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Magnuson, Jermaine; Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Garrison, Donald--Family; Garrison, Leslie;

On February 17, 1972, Mayor Gordon N. Johnston (third from left in red tie) joined Tacoma Athletic Commission president Frank Ruffo (far left) and Pierce County Commissioner Clay Huntington (second from right) in congratulating boxing coach Joe Clough and Tacoma Boys Club boxer Ray Seales for their outstanding achievements. Clough and Seales received symbolic keys to the city and wristwatches. Ray Seales was proclaimed the "State Amateur Boxer of the Year" while Joe Clough, well known in boxing circles, was named "Boxing Coach of the Year." ALBUM 14. (TNT 2-16-72, B-9 article; TNT 2-18-72, p.28 article)

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Awards; Keys (Hardware); Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Ruffo, Frank; Huntington, Clay; Seales, Ray; Clough, Joe; Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Governor Daniel J. Evans (right) and his wife Nancy were presented with a painting of an early Tumwater and Olympia scene by Tacoma artist Orlin Coughlan (left) at the August 1972 meeting of the board of curators of the Washington State Historical Society. Reno Odlin of the Puget Sound National Bank was the president of the historical society; the meeting and luncheon in honor of Governor and Mrs. Evans was held at Mr. Odlin's home on North Alki Street overlooking Puget Sound. The painting was commissioned by the historical society and underwritten by a private contributor. The woman between Mr. Coughlan and Mr. Odlin is Mrs. Coughlan. Photograph ordered by the Washington State Historical Society. ALBUM 10. (TNT 8-10-72, p. 18) TPL-9438

Governors; Evans, Daniel J., 1925-; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Coughlan, Orlin; Paintings; Artists--Tacoma; Evans, Nancy;

Mayor Gordon Johnston has just finished snipping the red ribbon at the June 26, 1972, grand opening of the Stadium branch of United Mutual Savings Bank. Others in the photograph were not identified but were believed to be bank officials. Photograph ordered by United Mutual Savings Bank.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Banks--Tacoma; United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma);

Mayor Gordon N. Johnston shakes hands with an unidentified man, probably an official with United Mutual Savings Bank, at the site of the bank's newest branch at North 1st and Tacoma Avenue N. The mayor had just concluded ribbon cutting ceremonies at the bank's June 26, 1972, grand opening. Color photograph ordered by United Mutual Savings Bank.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Banks--Tacoma; United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Shaking hands--Tacoma;

Senator Warren G. Magnuson addresses crowd at dedication of Tacoma Narcotics Center's new halfway house on April 16, 1968. 125 state, city, and county officials attended the traditional ribbon cutting. The first of three proposed units to rehabilitate narcotics users who have already undergone successful withdrawal treatment, the three-story facility on Fawcett Avenue was funded by a half-million dollar grant from the Office of Economic Opportunity. Senator Magnuson told his listening audience that he hoped that any budget cuts in the O.E.O. would not jeopardize the program. He pledged his continued support. (TNT 4-14-68, A-10, TNT 4-17-68, A-4) ALBUM 4

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Legislators--Washington--1960-1970; Public speaking--Tacoma; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Dedication of halfway house belonging to Narcotics Center. Photographed on April 16, 1968, were Robert Roberton, Project Director; George W. Johnson, Executive Director of Opportunity Development, Inc.; George Hess, Chairman of Advisory Committee; U.S. Senator Warren G. Magnuson. Senator Magnuson was on hand to cut the traditional ribbon at the Tacoma Narcotics Center's first halfway house. The three-story building was located on Fawcett Avenue betwee 25th & 27th Streets. Project director Roberton acted as host in unveiling the first of three proposed units which would rehabilitate narcotics users who have undergone successful withdrawal treatment. The facility was funded by a $534,000 grant through the Office of Economic Opportunity through September, 1968. (TNT 4-14-68, A-10, TNT, 4-17-68, p. A-4) ALBUM 4

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Legislators--Washington--1960-1970; Roberton, Robert; Johnson, George W.; Hess, George; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Moments prior to the official ribbon cutting dedicating the inaugural halfway house for the Tacoma Narcotics Center, Senator Warren G. Magnuson addressed the waiting crowd. He stated that "this center can be the hope that lights the end of the tunnel for many who have been caught in the spiral of drug abuse." Initial $534,000 funding of the project was obtained from the Office of Economic Opportunity; however, Senator Magnuson feared that budget cuts might impact severely additional funding past September, 1968. He pledged his continuing support of the project. Seated near Senator Magnuson were Tacoma Mayor A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen and City Manager David Rowlands on one side and project director Robert Roberton, the center's Advisory Board chairman George Hess, and George W. Johnson, executive director of the sponsoring Opportunity Development, Inc., on his other side. (TNT 4-14-68, A-10, TNT 4-17-68, A-4) ALBUM 4.

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Legislators--Washington--1960-1970; Public speaking--Tacoma; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Rowlands, David; Roberton, Robert; Hess, George; Johnson, George W.;

Senator Warren G. Magnuson had the honor of cutting the ribbon at the dedication of Tacoma Narcotics Center's halfway house on April 16, 1968. Mayor A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen, center, (holding ribbon) was one of 125 city, county and state officials who attended the ceremony. Founded by a $534,000 grant from the Office of Economic Opportunity, the new facility on Fawcett Avenue was the first of three proposed units to rehabilitate narcotic users. It had taken several months and several different locations before this site was finally chosen. Because the grant from the O.E.O. only extended to September, 1968, Senator Magnuson pledged his support in an effort to maintain funding. (TNT 4-14-68, A-10, TNT 4-17-68, A-4) ALBUM 4.

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Legislators--Washington--1960-1970; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970;

On July 9, 1968, Governor Dan Evans, right, paid a visit to the free summer camp, administered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., at Camp Murray. He was pictured speaking to Harold Moss (in profile), who would become Tacoma's first black mayor in 1994. George W. Johnson, executive director of the O.D.I., stood between them. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.

Evans, Daniel J., 1925-; Governors; Johnson, George W.; Moss, Harold; Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (Tacoma); American Lake (Wash.); Camp Murray (Wash.);

On July 9, 1968, Governor Dan Evans, right, paid a visit to the free summer camp, administered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., at Camp Murray. He was pictured speaking to Harold Moss (in profile), who would become Tacoma's first black mayor in 1994. George W. Johnson, executive director of the Opportunity & Development Inc., stood between them. (Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.)

Evans, Daniel J., 1925-; Governors; Johnson, George W.; Moss, Harold; Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (Tacoma); American Lake (Wash.); Camp Murray (Wash.);

Governor's inspection tour of O.D.I. summer camp. Governor Dan Evans (L) is being interviewed on July 9, 1968, as he inspects the free summer camp held at Camp Murray. Governor Evans had announced earlier in the spring that the National Guard facility would be made available for 3000 Tacoma-area youngsters age 7-21 to attend a free summer camp. Next to Governor Evans is believed to be Paul Tanaka, the camp's director. The governor also took time to meet the camp's youngsters and put them at ease by telling them of his small sons' own camping adventures - in the back yard of the governor's mansion using their dad's tent. Photograph ordered by Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 7-10-68, p. 1-article)

Evans, Daniel J., 1925-; Governors; Interviews; Camp Murray (Wash.); Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (Tacoma);

On September 13, 1968, Mayor A.L. Rasmussen extended his congratulations to the Central Area Progressive Improvement Association for their new status as the non-profit sponsor of FHA-assisted low-income home sales. Wallace Walker, Sr., president of the association (at left), is pictured grasping the hand of Mayor Rasmussen at the association's headquarters, 922 So. K St. (now Martin Luther King Jr. Way). Andrew Hess, Federal Housing Administration regional director, is on the extreme right. The Central Area Progressive Improvement Association would purchase older homes, rehabilitate them, and sell them to low-income families. The families would be responsible for repaying FHA loans at 3% interest. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 9-14-68, p. 7+ - alt. photograph & article)

Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Walker, Wallace; Hess, Andrew; Central Area Progressive Improvement Association (Tacoma);

On June 12, 1968 Wallace Walker, Sr. (seated at center) and a group of members and officers of the Central Area Progressive Improvement Association met with Mayor A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen in the mayor's conference room at the County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South. The Association, a non-profit self-help organization with 475 members had just received a Credit Union charter from the State of Washington. The non-profit group, composed of various ethnic, religious and political groups, sought to promote the development and well-being of the Central Area of Tacoma. It was led by Wallace Walker, Sr., president. Standing L-R: R.E.E. Hutchine, Jimmie Smith, Vernal Garrett, Lou Skala, Louie Johnson and vice-president Anthony Clark. Seated are treasurer Vernon Garrett, president Wallace Walker, Sr., and Mayor Rasmussen. (TNT 6-17-68, p. 10)

Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Central Area Progressive Improvement Association (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Mayor A.L." Slim" Rasmussen, wearing a Tacoma Centennial string tie, with four women and four children in the city council chamber at the County-City Building. Photo ordered by Tacoma O.P.I. ALBUM 14.

Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970;