Sea trials. The "Voyager," a 237-foot tuna seiner, underwent successful sea trials in March of 1972 after launching ceremonies at Tacoma Boatbuilding on February 12, 1972. She ran into some trouble just prior to her departure to San Diego on March 27, 1972, when she ran aground on a river bar at the mouth of the Puyallup River. The "Voyager" had been on her way to the City Waterway to load fuel for the first leg of her trip when the mishap occurred. She was stuck for more than six hours before floating off on high tide. Fortunately, there was no damage caused by the grounding, and the ship was able to refuel and head south the following morning. (TNT 3-28-72, p.4 -article on grounding)
In March of 1972 Elaine Burt, the newly crowned Tacoma Home Show Queen, smiled prettily while perched on the back of a llama. Her placid companion, who also appears to be smiling, was on display during the 26th edition of the home show held at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse from March 28 through April 4, 1972. Llamas were just being introduced to the Pierce County area, within a few years they could be seen at the Puyallup Fair. (Photograph ordered by National Home Shows, Inc.) (TNT 3-27-72, p. 8)
1972 Richards stock footage. Prefabricated modular homes were noted for their easy assembly and installation. The Sunnen Crane Service is pictured above in the spring of 1972 lowering the second of two parts of a home onto wood pilings. The house has basically been cut into two pieces that will be joined together. This wood frame one-story home was placed on display at the 1972 Tacoma Home Show held at the renovated University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. The 3-bedroom, 1 1/2 bath modular home was built by Evergreen State Builders and was on sale for $16,000. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 6)
Studio portrait of Elaine (Mrs. Barry) Burt. Raven-haired Elaine Burt was selected as the Queen of the 26th edition of the annual Tacoma Home Show. The home show had been brought to Tacoma by promoter Patrick O'Toole to showcase the latest trends in home design and furnishings. Mrs. Burt, the mother of two, was born in Portland but raised in Tacoma. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and had been a princess in the 1969 Centennial Celebration. Photograph ordered by National Home Shows, Inc. (TNT 2-28-72, p. 24)
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1972 Richards stock footage. "Dilkara" docked at Port of Tacoma adjacent to "Big Red," West German-built container crane, in late February of 1972. This is possibly the New Zealand container ship that was built in 1971. The name "Dilkara" is reportedly Australian aborigine, meaning "rainbow."
David J. Williams, vice-president and manager of the Tacoma branch of Sea-First Bank, is pictured on February 25, 1972, with a plaque honoring his community service provided during his term of president of the United Good Neighbors. The plaque, which also contained a formal portrait of Mr. Williams, also commended him for his leadership during the 1971 term. With Mr. Williams is the newly-elected president of the organization, Joseph P. Lassoie. United Good Neighbors underwent a name change in January of 1972 to United Way of America. Photograph ordered by United Way.
Williams, David J.; Lassoie, Joseph P.; Awards; United Good Neighbors (Tacoma); United Way (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fund raising--Tacoma--1970-1980; Community service--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Group portrait of the Board of Directors, Tacoma Better Business Bureau, Inc. Local business, civic and military leaders gathered on the second floor of Puget Sound National Bank's main branch on February 24, 1972. Color photograph ordered by the Tacoma Better Business Bureau, Inc.
Branch managers of the Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association met at the Main office on February 18, 1972, to have their annual photograph taken in the courtyard. Gerrit VanderEnde (seated third from left) had just retired as chairman of the board. He had come to Tacoma in 1948 to serve as president of Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan. Mr. VanderEnde had previously been president of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and also been the city manager of Berkeley, California. Deposits were $42 million when Mr. VanderEnde first arrived; in 1972, deposits had skyrocked to more than $565 million. Pacific First Federal had become the 20th largest savings & loan in the country. It now had ten branches and two loan offices in Washington and Oregon. H. Dewayne Kreager, president, (believed to be seated in dark suit next to Mr. VanderEnde) would remain as president and also become chairman of the board. Mr. VanderEnde would continue as director and as chairman of the board's executive committee. (TNT 2-6-72, D-11 article; TNT 2-9-72, D-11 article) Color photograph ordered by Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association.
Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Bankers--Tacoma; Banking--Tacoma--1970-1980; VanderEnde, Gerrit;
Mayor Gordon N. Johnston, T.A.C. president Frank Ruffo, and Pierce County Commissioner Clay Huntington congratulate award winners Joe Clough and Ray Seales at the Tacoma Athletic Commission luncheon on February 17, 1972. Symbolic keys to the city and watches were presented at that time. Tacoma Boys Club boxer Seales was proclaimed the "State Amateur Boxer of the Year" while Clough was named "Boxing Coach of the Year." Ray Seales was the 139-lb. National AAU champion. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Athletic Commission. (TNT 2-16-72, B-9 -article; TNT 2-18-72, p. 28 -article)
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)
Launching. Champagne spurts as with a mighty swing, Mrs. Frank Gargas (sp) officially christens the new tuna seiner, the "Voyager," on February 12, 1972. The 237-foot fishing boat was built by Tacoma Boatbuilding and launched that Saturday afternoon at the company's Hylebos Waterway plant. Once outfitting and sea trials were completed in March, the ship would be turned over to her owners, Voyager, Inc., of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 2-14-72, p. 18 - article) TPL-9754
Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
Launching. The 237-foot tuna seiner, "Voyager," was successfully launched on Saturday afternoon, February 12, 1972, on the ways at Tacoma Boatbuilding's Hylebos Waterway facility. The ship is owned by Voyager, Inc., of San Juan, Puerto Rico. She will be delivered to her owners after undergoing sea trials in March. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. (TNT 2-14-72, p. 18) TPL-9756
Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
Launching. Mrs. Frank Gargas (sp), wife of the "Voyager's" captain, poses in front of the 237-foot fishing boat on February 12, 1972. The tuna seiner was built by Tacoma Boatbuilding for Voyager, Inc., of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mrs. Gargas was the ship's sponsor and would have the pleasant duty of christening the ship with the bottle of champagne she is holding. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 2-14-72, p. 18 -article) TPL-9755
Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
Studio portrait of Jim and Vivian Moore taken in February of 1972. Mr. Moore, a graduate of the University of Puget Sound and the son and grandson of Methodist ministers, is wearing a leather vest over his dark shirt and is holding a guitar. He has fashionable thick sideburns. Mrs. Moore is wearing a turtleneck long-sleeved sweater and a jeweled cross. Jim Moore was part of a gospel duo with Tom Page called Dust and Ashes who wrote and recorded several gospel albums. He was also the composer who penned "The Ballad of Galloping Gertie" in 1958 for a KTNT-TV special on the bridge and its fall. 35 years after this photograph was taken, he continues to reside in Washington state and perform as a gospel minister. Photograph ordered by Jim Moore. (Additional information provided by a reader) (http://jimmoorecm.org)
Dolores Knight, supervisor of the intensive care unit at St. Joseph Hospital and Dr. John A. Kennedy, chairman of the board of trustees for the Pierce County Chapter of the Northwest Kidney Fund, stand next to a small peritoneal dialysis unit in this February, 1972, photograph publicizing the 1972 Kidney Fund drive. Peritoneal dialysis units would do the work of human kidneys that were diseased or lost. The 1972 Kidney Fund drive would run from February 15 to April 15th with the hopes of raising $25,000 for kidney dialysis treatment or kidney transplants. Each dollar contributed would provide two hours of time on kidney dialysis machines. All money raised would remain in Pierce County. Photograph ordered by St. Joseph Hospital. (TNT 2-13-72, A-18)
Fund raising--Tacoma--1970-1980; Diseases--Tacoma--1970-1980; Machinery; Knight, Dolores; Nurses--Tacoma--1970-1980; Kennedy, John A.; Physicians--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Tacomans were urged in early 1972 to help out victims of kidney disease by purchasing a special "K" button. The dollar spent would pay for two hours of the artificial kidney program under the auspices of the Northwest Kidney Center. Two unidentified men are pictured on February 3, 1972, exchanging a check for buttons. Later in the month the kidney machine would be on display in a donated van at the Pacific National Bank of Washington Plaza Building. While there dialysis patients would explain how the machine is used. Most patients needed to be on the machine three times a week for 8-10 hours at a time. The cost at the time was prohibitive with $13,500 for the first year and $3500 for subsequent years. Photograph ordered by St. Joseph Hospital. (TNT 2-29-72, p. 6- article)
Fund raising--Tacoma--1970-1980; Diseases--Tacoma--1970-1980;
The L.R. Gaudio Well Drilling Co. rig is parked in a snowy lot on February 2, 1972. The drilling apparatus is a 72 Speed Star. Photograph ordered by Soil Sampling Service, Puyallup.
Machinery; L.R. Gaudio Well Drilling Co. (Tacoma);
Conservative publication based out of Tacoma, Wash., by Jon Gold that has written on its masthead "A different form of Washington journalism". Holdings: February 1972, February 1, 1972 (different publications).
This is the Factory Branch of International Harvester Co. located at 2312 Milwaukee Way. The facility was a one-story structure with extended roofline. Customers were able to obtain service until 1 in the morning Mondays through Fridays. John Phillips was listed in the 1972 City Directory as the firm's branch manager. Photograph ordered by Roy Moceri, Seattle.
Antique organ, stool, and other wooden furniture on display. Potted plants provide greenery alongside the antiques. These items were believed to be on the property or belonging to Lloyd McAfee. Photograph ordered by Lomac, Seattle.
Studio portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lock. Mr. Lock, a businessman from Yakima, is the new Afifi Potentate. He and Mrs. Lock would be honored guests at the Potentate Ball, held on March 11, 1972, in Olympia; the theme of the ball would be "Key Up with Lock." 1972 was also the 100th anniversary of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine as well as the 50th anniversary of the Shriners Hospital for (Crippled) Children. Photograph ordered by Afifi Temple. (TNT 1-8-72, p. 3-article; TNT 3-5-72, B-9)
Lock, Gene; Lock, Gene--Family; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Afifi Temple (Tacoma); Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma);
The new Allstate Insurance Co. building was open for business in early January of 1972. It was located at 2102 South 48th St., across from the Tacoma Mall. Groundbreaking had occurred on August 31, 1971, for the $200,000 building. Photograph ordered by Allstate Insurance Co.
The new Allstate Insurance Co. building was located on the southwest corner of Ferry and South 48th St., across the street from the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center. Construction of Allstate's district office had been completed in four months. The Jack A. Benaroya Co. was the $200,000 structure's builder. Photograph ordered by Allstate Insurance Co.
An Allstate Insurance Co. employee adjusts the weekly "Drive-In Schedule" located in the company's new district office building at 2102 So. 48th St. The $200,000 one-story structure was completed in a mere four months after ground was broken on August 31, 1971. Photograph ordered by Allstate Insurance Co.
Jeri McCabe hands a sheet of paper to an unidentified man while her co-worker stands by. Allstate Insurance Co. had just opened its new $200,000 district office building in early January of 1972. Previously Allstate had been located at 622 Tacoma Ave. South for 16 years. Photograph ordered by Allstate Insurance Co.
Allstate agents at work in their new district office building. The one-story, nearly 10,000 square foot building was designed with ceiling-to-floor windows that allowed plenty of natural light to enter the workplace. Desks were placed two-across and each desk was labeled with the occupant's name. Jim Rishel is seated at desk AA and Mary Coates directly behind him at desk CC. Photograph ordered by Allstate Insurance Co.
Allstate Insurance Co. Three unidentified Allstate employees pause for a moment during the January 10, 1972, workday in their new district office building close to the Tacoma Mall. The young woman with the large Afro may be transcribing data obtained through her earphones. Photograph ordered by Allstate Insurance Co.
Allstate Insurance Co. employees assist their policyholders who are waiting in the firm's spacious reception area on January 10, 1972. Allstate was a well-known carrier for auto insurance as well as other forms of insurance. The new building at 2102 South 48th St. was the company's district office. It was located in close proximity to the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center. Photograph ordered by Allstate Insurance Co.
On January 8, 1972, two unidentified men stood in what may be in an engineering or assessor's office. Large photograph of Caterpillar on paneled wall; adjoining the photograph is a portion of a map. Contract plans, among other documents, are on desk shelf. Photograph ordered by Standard Insurance Co.
The 42-member University of Puget Sound Adelphian Choir pose before the stage at Jacobsen Recital Hall on January 5, 1972. This is the same photograph as A161331, image 2, but the background in this particular photograph has not been retouched. Chairs on stage, lights, organs and audience seating all are visible. Photograph ordered by the University of Puget Sound, School of Music.
Adelphian Choral Society (Tacoma); Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1970-1980;
