ca. 1925. Duct work and pipes (WSHS)

Studio display of promotional material on behalf of Carling Brewing Co. Three-dimensional cut-outs and ads promoting Black Label beer for active folk were to be used in Carling Brewing's Sacramento sales program in February, 1962. The theme seemed to be "people like it..." with pictures of hockey players, square dancers, bowling balls, and picnic foods accompanying the logo.

Advertisements--Tacoma; Signs (Notices);

All eyes face the camera as an All-State orchestra prepares to entertain a packed house of 4,000 in the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse on February 24, 1962. The young members of the orchestra, as well as All-State bands and choruses, were participating in a Washington Music Educators-sponsored event. Seated against the curtains are believed to be members of the All-State choruses. The Washington Music Educators three-day convention was held at the Winthrop Hotel. Approximately 2000 people, including 900 top student musicians, took part in panel discussions, demonstrations, rehersals and concerts. (TNT 2-22-62, p. 8, 2-25-62, D-8)

Youth orchestras--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musical ensembles--Tacoma;

Musical program at the Washington Music Educators conference. Nine hundred high school and college students selected for All-State bands, orchestras and choruses gathered in late February, 1962, for a Gala Festival Concert at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. View of well-dressed teenagers, probably the various choruses, at one end of the fieldhouse; members of band/orchestra seated in front of them. These musicians were selected as the top musicians of their schools. A packed house of 4,000 spectators were enthusiastic in their reception of these students. (TNT 2-25-62, D-8)

Singers; Choirs (Music); Music ensembles--Tacoma; Youth bands--Tacoma--1960-1970; Youth orchestras--Tacoma--1960-1970;

ca. 1925. Interior of a commercial kitchen, ca. 1925 (WSHS)

Kitchens--1920-1930;

ca. 1940. Equipment located in sloped roof room, possibly under a roof line, circa 1940. Pipes leading from large rectangular box, possibly part of plumbing or heating system. (WSHS)

Equipment;

View from doorway of Chet Paulson, Inc., Gunsmith, taken on March 20, 1962. Long rows of counters and shelving showing rifles, hosters, guns, with stuffed animal heads on walls. Hunter's clothing on rack and shelves. Repair shop in rear of store. In May of 1969 the store would celebrate its grand opening in a new air conditioned building at 935 Fawcett St. Chet Paulson's would then advertise that it had the largest selection of guns and shooting supplies in the northwest. (TNT -Ad- 5-26-69, p. 33) TPL-9275

Chet Paulson, Inc. (Tacoma); Gunsmithing--Tacoma; Firearms; Hunting trophies;

Two children on stilts. These two children seem to be having fun, judging from their large grins, as they balance on metal stilts in this March 22, 1962, photograph. The young boy and girl, both wearing long pants, stand very still as they look directly into the camera. Photograph ordered by Barrie R. Jackson & Associates.

Children & toys; Stilts;

Employees of the Hull Floor Co., their fleet of trucks and vans, and sanders pose in front of the company building in the 3800 block of Steilacoom Blvd. in Lakewood on April 19, 1962. Hull Floor had been located for many years near South Tacoma Way and Sprague Avenue and had specialized in the wholesale and retail of hardwood flooring. It was owned and operated by Edward L. Hull and his family.

E.L. Hull Floor Co. (Lakewood); Trucks--Lakewood--1960-1970; Automobiles--Lakewood--1960-1970; Signs (Notices);

Very contemporary home used as model home for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Located in the Inverness Development on a hill above the Sand Point Naval Air Station, this two-level home was wood framed with recessed doors and covered porch. Unique feature was the use of raised peak-shaped roofs to provide plenty of natural lighting. The home may have been owned by Doral Bardley. Photograph ordered by Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Portland.

Model houses--Seattle; Houses--Seattle--1960-1970;

Showcase home for 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Yvonne Grennam of Seattle opens the oven in the ultra-modern kitchen of the model home located in the Inverness Development on the hill above Sand Point Naval Air Station. This home would be used in the Seattle World's Fair to showcase contemporary living. Note the extensive use of wood in the kitchen, including covering the refrigerator door, dropped lighting, and modern kitchen chairs. Narrow rectangular windows were built high on the walls; roof is unusually shaped above kitchen, coming to a peak. Photograph ordered by Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Portland.

Model houses--Seattle; Kitchens--Seattle; Ovens;

Approximately 900 employees and guests of Northern Pacific Railway enjoyed the company's annual awards dinner on April 25, 1962. It was held in the Fellowship Hall of the Masonic Temple. View of head tables on stage; rows of people eating. Some men have ribbons pinned to their lapels while some women are wearing corsages. The South Tacoma Shops had won the annual President's Safety Award for the fifth time since the award's inauguration. Each year one railway shop between Tacoma and St. Paul was judged to have the best safety working record. (TNT 4-26-62, B-9)

Northern Pacific Railway Co. (Tacoma); Banquets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Masonic Temple (Tacoma);

The Masonic Temple's Fellowship Hall was packed with employees of the Northern Pacific Railway, their wives, railway officials, representatives of city, chamber and the South Tacoma Business Club, and railway medical staff on April 25, 1962, as the company enjoyed the annual awards banquet. Approximately 900 people were in attendance. View of long rows of tables; dais in background where dignitaries were seated. The South Tacoma Shops had won for the fifth time the annual President's Safety Award. Photograph ordered by Northern Pacific Railway. (TNT 4-26-62, B-9)

Northern Pacific Railway Co. (Tacoma); Banquets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Masonic Temple (Tacoma);

With the Space Needle looming in the background, the directors of Century 21 met on May 16, 1962. Seattle hosted the 1962 World's Fair with the theme and title of the exposition, Century 21. It featured futuristic buildings, cars, transportation systems and what life might be like in the 21st century. The Fair would open on April 21 and close on October 21. Nearly ten million people would visit to ride the Monorail, climb the Space Needle, see art and industrial exhibits, watch shows, and sample delicacies. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association. (www.seattlepi.nwsourceco/specials/worldsfair/; www.historylink.org/output)

Meetings--Seattle--1960-1970; Seattle World's Fair (Seattle); Century 21 Exposition (Seattle);

Publicity photos of The Boys from Tacoma, the legendary rock band, the fabulous "Wailers." Pictured left to right are an unidentified man, Buck Ormsby, Richard (Rich) Dangel, original drummer Mike Burk, Mark Marush, an unidentified child and Kent Morrill. The original band members formed while still in high school, a bunch of "white boys playing black music." Their influences were Ray Charles and Northwest black soul performers. They developed a Northwest sound that was hip, cool and tough and urged you to get up and dance. (information from their website www.thefabulouswailers.com) Photograph ordered by Lucille Morrill.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ormsby, Buck; Dangel, Richard; Burk, Mike; Marush, Mark; Morrill, Kent;

The fabulous "Wailers," legendary rock pioneers from Tacoma. Pictured left to right are Buck Ormsby, Richard (Rich) Dangel, Mike Burk, Mark Marush and Kent Morrill. The hip, cool strains of the Wailers were the sound of the Northwest long before Nirvana and grunge put Seattle on the music map. The Wailers were the original garage band and directly responsible for the sixties rock explosion in the Northwest. Their heavily blues inspired sounds were the weekend favorite of the sixties at the Spanish Castle, a ballroom halfway between Seattle and Tacoma. Their instrumentation was saxophone, keyboard, guitars and drums with the half sung, half shouted lyrics of Rockin' Robin Roberts, the sweet soul sounds of Gail Harris and their own soul revue girl trio The Marshans. (www.thefabulouswailers.com) Photograph ordered by Lucille Morrill.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ormsby, Buck; Dangel, Richard; Burk, Mike; Marush, Mark; Morrill, Kent;

Publicity for the legendary Tacoma based rock band "The Wailers." L to R: Buck Ormsby, Richard Dangel, Mike Burk, Mark Marush, Kent Morrill. Unhappy with their treatment by the major record companies, Ormsby, Morrill, and Rockin' Robin Roberts formed in 1961 the first alternative independent record label owned by members of a performing band, Etiquette Records. From 1961, all of their material was self recorded and self promoted. They produced a number of other artists from the Northwest as well, including the Sonics. (www. thefabulouswailers.com) Photograph ordered by Lucille Morrill. TPL-6174

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ormsby, Buck; Dangel, Richard; Burk, Mike; Marush, Mark; Morrill, Kent;

This publicity photograph of the Tacoma based rock band "The Wailers" was taken in May of 1962 around the time that they recorded their definative version of "Louie, Louie" with Rockin' Robin Roberts. L to R: Buck Ormsby, Mark Marush, Mike Burk, Richard Dangel, Kent Morrill. The Boys from Tacoma hit nationally while still in high school with their release in 1959 of "Tall Cool One," followed by their album "The Fabulous Wailers." Although they travelled east to appear with the Alan Freed Show and American Bandstand, they soon returned to their roots in the Northwest to record on their own label, Etiquette Records. Most of the credit for "Louie, Louie," over the years, has gone to the rival Oregon band The Kingsmen, who recorded their uncopyrighted arrangement in 1963. Richard Dangel died on December 3, 2002, two days after his last concert. TPL-8387 Photograph ordered by Lucille Morrill.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ormsby, Buck; Marush, Mark; Burk, Mike; Dangel, Richard; Morrill, Kent;

The Boys from Tacoma, the fabulous "Wailers." The Tacoma based rock band released their first hit record while still in high school. In 1959, the instrumental "Tall Cool One" hit the national top 10. The 45 was followed by a hit album "The Fabulous Wailers" and the unique Northwest sound of the group became a national favorite. The Wailers were one of the groups directly responsible for the 60's rock explosion in the Northwest. They influenced rock legends Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, George Harrison of the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and were the sound of the Northwest long before Nirvana and grunge rock put Seattle on the map. Pictured left to right are Buck Ormsby (bass, guitar), Richard (Rich) Dangel, drummer Mike Burk, Mark Marush (tenor saxophone) and Kent Morrill (keyboard and lead vocals.) (www.thefabulouswailers.com) Photograph ordered by Lucille Morrill.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ormsby, Buck; Dangel, Richard; Burk, Mike; Marush, Mark; Morrill, Kent;

Publicity for the legendary rock band "The Wailers." The band from Tacoma formed in 1959 and performed together for 10 years, defining and creating the Northwest rock sound. The blues and soul influenced band hit the national top 10 with their first release, the instrumental "Tall Cool One." The band created a unique sound with saxophone, keyboard, guitars, drums and vocals, first supplied by Kent Morrill, and later supplemented by Gail Harris (who started with the band as a 13 year old chanteuse from Puyallup with a voice likened to Tina Turner), Rockin' Robin Roberts and the girl backup trio The Marshans. The boys wearing the short haired, clean cut rock look of the early sixties are, left to right, Buck Ormsby, Richard (Rich) Dangel, Mike Burk, Mark Marush and Kent Morrill. (www.thefabulouswailers.com) Photograph ordered by Lucille Morrill.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ormsby, Buck; Dangel, Richard; Burk, Mike; Marush, Mark; Morrill, Kent;

Publicity for The Boys from Tacoma, the fabulous "Wailers." Formed in 1959, the band performed together for 10 years. Unhappy with the way they were handled by the major record companies, they returned to their Northwest roots. In 1961 Kent Morrill, Buck Ormsby and Rockin' Robin Roberts formed the first alternative independent record label owned by members of a performing band, Etiquette Records. Their material was then self recorded and self promoted. They produced a number of other musical acts as well. In 1962, they released, with Rockin' Robin, the definitive version of "Louie Louie," the revolutionary rock song once considered as the state song of Washington. Unfortunately, most of the credit for this arrangement went to The Kingsmen, a rival band from Portland, Oregon, that recorded the uncopyrighted version. Pictured left to right are Buck Ormsby, Richard (Rich) Dangel, Mike Burk, Mark Marush and Kent Morrill. (www.thefabulouswailers.com) Photograph ordered by Lucille Morrill.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ormsby, Buck, Dangel, Richard; Burk, Mike; Marush, Mark; Morrill, Kent;

Publicity for Tacoma rock band "The Wailers." Pictured left to right are Buck Ormsby, Mark Marush, Mike Burk (in rear), Richard (Rich) Dangel and Kent Morrill. As early as 1957, talented high school pianist and vocalist Kent Morrill was jamming with local bands. He attended a jam at McChord Air Force Base near Tacoma at Rich Dangel's house. The two formed the original band with Mike Burk on drums, Mark Marush on saxophone and John Greek (replaced after the first 45 by Buck Ormsby.) In the early days of rock, there were no real sound systems so the band lowered its volume so that Morrill's acoustic piano and rich rocking vocals could be heard. Rich Dangel wrote the Wailers' first top ten hit "Tall Cool One" which exploded while the boys were still in high school. They were on their way to the east coast for performances with the Alan Freed Show and American Bandstand. (www. thefabulouswailers.com) Photograph ordered by Lucille Morrill.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ormsby, Buck; Marush, Mark; Burk, Mike; Dangel, Richard; Morrill, Kent;

Night exposure on May 4, 1962, believed to be Lakewood's National Bank of Washington's newer branch at the Villa Plaza Shopping Center. Located in the northern section of the shopping center, 60 feet off Gravelly Lake Dr., it would be officially opened in a "bankwarming" on May 12, 1962. Designed by noted architects Lea, Pearson & Richards, the two-story tall structure would have a white precast tile with marble aggregate exterior. Benches, small circular fountain, and landscaping accentuated the bank's modern look. Photograph ordered by National Bank of Washington. (TNT 9-13-61, A-8, TNT 5-9-62, B-4

National Bank of Washington (Lakewood); Banks--Lakewood;

ca. 1926. The photograph is labelled "Members and Faculty. Epworth League Institute. Epworth Heights Stadium. 1926." The "Epworth League Institute" was a youth order of the Methodist Episcopal Church founded in 1889. Its purpose was to help develop young church members in their religious life. Camp meetings were an important part of their summer activities. For this reason, the Cincinatti Camp Meeting Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church owned a 40 acre camp ground and assembly area outside of the city called Epworth Heights. It was often the travel destination of Methodist youth groups from Tacoma, Seattle and surrounding areas. The area fell out of use during the Depression. "Epworth" refers to the boyhood home in England of John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement. (WSHS)

Epworth League Institute (Tacoma); Epworth Heights Stadium (Epworth Heights); Religious retreats--Epworth Heights; Religious meetings--Epworth Heights;

The family of Dr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Schaeffer gathered at the Lakewood home of Dr. Schaeffer on June 12, 1962, to celebrate the Schaeffer's golden wedding anniversary. Mrs. Schaeffer is wearing a luxurious flower lei, possibly of carnations. Outdoor view of the Schaeffers and guests; Dr. and Mrs. Schaeffer seated on lawn chairs in front row. Their grandchildren came from near and far to honor their grandparents. Front row, L-R, are grandchildren: Anne Hopping, Wendy Hopping, Mary Grace Schaeffer. Back row, L-R, are grandchildren: Peggy Hopping, Marion Hopping, Gregory Schaeffer, Sarah Schaeffer, and Nancy Faye. Photograph ordered by Wm. D. Hopping, Sr. (TNT 6-17-62, D-1)

Schaeffer, Ralph C.; Schaeffer, Ralph C.--Family; Anniversaries--Lakewood;

ca. 1962. Sermons from Science building believed to be located at Seattle World's Fair, 1962. This is thought to be one of the buildings in the six-acre US Science Pavilion. The Science Pavilion unexpectedly became one of the Fair's most popular sites as the Russian launchings of Sputnik I & II sparked interest in Americans in the race for the stars. The Sermons from Science exhibit, demonstrating the compatibility of science and religion, would also travel to the 1964 NY World's Fair and to Expo 67.

Seattle Worlds Fair (Seattle); Exhibitions--Seattle; Exhibition buildings--Seattle;

Three drivers stand by their GMC trucks parked outside the Home Service Co./Supreme Cleaners building on Center St. on June 19, 1962. Jack Hersey was the president of the laundry and cleaning operation that advertised dependable laundering and lusterized dry cleaning. Tacoma Superior Laundry and Pantorium Supreme Cleaners were part of the Home Service Co. Photograph ordered by Irwin-Jones Motor Co.

Home Service Laundry Co. (Tacoma); Supreme Cleaners & Dyers (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Mortie Dutra, the pro at the Grays Harbor Country Club, takes a swing for the camera in June of 1925. He was competing in the Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) open tournament, which began on June 19, 1925. The tournament would run through June 27th and include the open, amateur, women's and Class B competitions. (TNT 6/19/1925, pg. 1) (WSHS)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Golf--Tacoma--1920-1930; Golfers--Tacoma--1920-1930; Golfers--Clothing & dress--1920-1930; Dutra, Mortie;

Waders enjoy the cool waters of the Tilton River in July, 1962. Others prefer to sit on the somewhat rocky shores to observe. This photograph was taken in the Morton area of north central Lewis County. St. Regis Paper Co.'s policy was to open up company lands for picnicking, camping, boating, with access provided to suitable areas. Earlier in 1962 the company had cleared and set up the Indian Hole recreation park for swimming and camping on a pleasant bend in the river with a natural beach. This family playground was equipped with fireplaces and sanitation and maintained by the company. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. (1962 St. Regis Paper Co. Annual Report, p. 24)

Wading; Tilton River (Wash).; St. Regis Paper Co. (Morton);

A neatly lettered sign points the way to the Indian Hole Recreation Area, courtesy of the St. Regis Paper Co's Logging & Forestry Division. Traffic appears to be moving steadily on the country road at the time this July, 1962, photograph was taken. Acres of evergreens cover the nearby hillsides. The Indian Hole Recreation Area, near Morton, was one of the sites across the country set up for picnicking and camping by St. Regis. The company maintained the park and provided sanitation facilities and fireplaces. Photograph of the Mineral-Morton area ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. (1962 St. Regis Paper Co. Annual Report, p.24)

Signs (Notices); Automobile driving; St. Regis Paper Co. (Morton);