Three uniformed majorettes from Lincoln High School in front of the Masonic Temple during the visit to Tacoma of 1940 Republican Presidential candidate Wendell Willkie. Mr. Willkie was invited to address the Pierce County Republican Club Lincoln Day Dinner on February 11, 1944. Shirley Williams, Evalu Clevenger and Joyce Atkins are standing in front of the bunting-draped open automobile in which Mr. and Mrs. Willkie were passengers. Bands from both Lincoln and Stadium High Schools performed at the dinner.

Drum majorettes--Tacoma--1940-1950; Williams, Shirley; Clevenger, Evalu; Atkins, Joyce; Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln High School (Tacoma);

Wendell Willkie, 1940 Republican Presidential nominee and titular head of the party, listens to Governor Arthur Langlie speak at Pierce County Republican Club 1944 Lincoln Day dinner at the Masonic Temple, where Mr. Willkie gave the main address. Governor Langlie had campaigned together with Mr. Willkie during the Indiana attorney's presidential run as he had sought the gubernatorial post. Mr. Willkie's speech was carried nationally over CBS. To accommodate the overwhelming demand for banquet tickets, extra tables were placed behind the head table. The Tacoma Times noted that Republicans were surprised at the large number of Democrats who attended the function. (T. Times, 2-12-44, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Governors; Public speaking--Tacoma--1940-1950; Guests--Tacoma--1940-1950;

1940 Republican Presidential candidate Wendell Willkie addressing a crowd in the Roof Garden of the Masonic Temple, including members of Stadium and Lincoln High School Bands, during the Pierce County Republican Club's 1944 Lincoln Day dinner. His main address took place in the Temple's Fellowship Hall; however, he made time to have informal conversations with these young people. (T.Times, 2-12-44, p. 1)

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Public speaking--Tacoma--1940-1950; Guests--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Pierce County Republican Club 1944 Lincoln Day dinner at the Masonic Temple. Wendell Willkie, 1940 Republican Presidential nominee and titular head of the party, gave the main address. View of packed Fellowship Hall with some of the 1700 diners; Mr. Willkie is seated to the left of the large Lincoln portrait. Governor Arthur Langlie is seated to the right of the portrait along with Mrs. Willkie. An overflow crowd of 350 ate in the temple's roof garden area, which included band members from Lincoln and Stadium High Schools. 2000 more people were able to listen to Mr. Willkie's speech in the Temple theatre although no meals were included. (T. Times, 2-12-44, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966;

Joyce Atkins, Evalu Clevenger, and Shirley Williams (l to r), the drum majorettes for the Lincoln High School marching band, were photographed sitting on the handle bars of three Tacoma Police Dept. motorcycles on February 11, 1944. They are flanked by four unidentified policemen. The Lynx Majorettes and the Stadium H.S. Tigerannas led the combined Lincoln and Stadium bands when Wendell Willkie visited Tacoma to address the Pierce County Republican Club at their 1944 Lincoln Day dinner. (Lincolnian, 1944 p.72)

Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma); Police--Tacoma--1940-1950; Motorcycles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Drum majorettes--Tacoma--1940-1950; Atkins, Joyce; Clevenger, Evalu; Williams, Shirley; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Governor Arthur Langlie with Mrs. Wendell Willkie at the Pierce County Republican Club's 1944 Lincoln Day dinner at the Masonic Temple, where Willkie, 1940 Republican Presidential candidate and titular head of the party, gave the main address. Mrs. Willkie is wearing an enormous orchid corsage. Her hat appears quite striking with the use of a large cloth bow. This was Mrs. Willkie's first time back in Tacoma since her brief stop four years before when her husband was whistle-stopping through the Pacific Northwest. (T.Times, 2-12-44, p. 1)

Willkie, Edith; Willkie, Wendell--Family; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Governors;

On February 11, 1944, Ralph Chaplin (far left), the editor of the Tacoma Labor Advocate and author of the labor anthem "Solidarity Forever," was the Master of Ceremonies at the Pierce County Republican Club's Lincoln Day dinner at the Masonic Temple. Wendell Willkie, the 1940 Republican candidate for President, was the keynote speaker at the event. Seated are: (l to r) Governor Arthur Langlie and Mr. Willkie. Thousands flocked to hear Mr. Willkie including, to the surprise of the Republicans, many Democrats. Although Mr. Wilkie had campaigned against the New Deal, he was a former Democrat and held liberal progressive views that put him at odds with the leadership of the Republican Party. The Republicans backed Thomas Dewey against Roosevelt in the 1944 general election. Having survived several heart attacks, Mr. Wilkie died on October 8, 1944 at the age of 52. (T.Times, 2-12-44, p. 1)

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Governors; Chaplin, Ralph; Public speaking--Tacoma;

1940 Republican Presidential candidate and titular head of the party Wendell Willkie autographs a photo for Washington First Lady Evelyn Langlie. Mr. Willkie gave the main address at the Pierce County Republican Club's 1944 Lincoln Day dinner held at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Willkie accompanied her husband on his swing through the Pacific Northwest; she was seated close by next to Governor Arthur Langlie. (T.Times, 2-10-44, p. 1, T.Times, 2-12-44, p. 1))

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Langlie, Evelyn; Autographing--Tacoma;

Wendell Willkie is flanked by Ralph Chaplin (L), editor of the Tacoma Labor Advocate, and Governor Arthur B. Langlie (R) on February 11, 1944, at the Masonic Temple. Mr. Willkie, the 1940 Republican presidential candidate, and his wife had motored down to Tacoma from Seattle to attend the Pierce County Republican Club's Lincoln Day dinner where he spoke to thousands in attendance. His main speech was broadcast nationally over the Columbia network and he also spoke informally for a short time; all speeches were heard simultaneously via the public address system to all locations in the Temple. Mr. Chapin served as master of ceremonies; Governor Langlie had the honor of introducing Mr. Wilkie. (T.Times, 2-10-44, p. 1, T. Times, 2-12-44, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Chaplin, Ralph; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Governors;

Wendell Willkie, 1940 Republican Presidential nominee and titular head of the party, and Governor Arthur Langlie are present at the Pierce County Republican Club 1944 Lincoln Day dinner. It was held at the Masonic Temple where Mr. Willkie gave the main address. Governor Langlie formally introduced Mr. Willkie to the large gathering. Mr. Willkie had arrived that day via automobile from Seattle and was to travel onto Portland that night at the conclusion of his Tacoma visit. (T. Times, 2-10-44, p. 1, T. Times, 2-12-44, p. 1))

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Governors;

Wendell Willkie, 1940 Republican Presidential nominee and titular head of the party, addresses the Pierce County Republican Club 1944 Lincoln Day dinner at the Masonic Temple. Governor Arthur Langlie is to Willkie's right in photo; next to him is Edith Willkie, wife of the guest speaker. After the Lincoln Day dinner had concluded, Mr. Willkie would speak to the American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post #2, then journey onto Portland. Next on his agenda would be a flight to California. (T. Times, 2-10-44, p. 1, T. Times, 2-12-44, p. 1))

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Willkie, Edith; Public speaking--Tacoma--1940-1950; Guests--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Republican State Covention at Masonic Temple. On left side is Mrs. A. G. Natwick of Washougal, State Central Committee Vice-Chairman and on the right is Mrs. Paul Henry of Seattle, the national Committee woman, talking the upcoming day's events over breakfast for the Republican State Convention at the Masonic Temple (T. Times, 5/6/44, p. 1).

Women--Political participation--Tacoma; Political conventions--Tacoma; Natwick, A.G.--Family; Henry, Paul--Family;

Ex-Mayor J.J. Kaufman, wife Wavie, Mrs. Harry (Marjorie) Cain and Harry Jr. (Buzzie), at a tribute to Mayor Cain held at the Temple Theatre on October 2, 1944. Lt. Col. Cain was serving in Europe with the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force. Hundreds of friends and well-wishers from around the Puget Sound gathered to enjoy vaudevillian acts and listen to short speeches regarding the absent Mayor Cain. Governor Arthur B. Langlie popped in unexpectedly to praise Harry Cain highly. Mayor Cain would serve in the European theater from 1943-1945; subsequently returned home to resume his duties as Tacoma's mayor until he was elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 1946. (TNT 10-3-44, p. 1, T.Times 10-3-44, p. 1) ALBUM 13.

Kaufman, Joseph J.; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.--Family; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979--Family; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Cain, Harry P.;

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.;

Hundreds of Tacomans mob the entrance to the Temple Theater on October 2, 1944, to attend a free gala vaudeville show in honor of Tacoma's "fighting mayor" Harry P. Cain, then serving in the European theater. Prominent dignitaries in attendance would include Washington governor Arthur B. Langlie, former Tacoma mayor J.J. Kaufman and acting mayor C. Val Fawcett. ALBUM 13.

Crowds--Tacoma; Signs (Notices);

Mrs. Harry P. (Marjorie) Cain, Harry Jr. (Buzzie), Governor Arthur B. Langlie and acting Mayor C. Val Fawcett at a heartfelt October 2, 1944, tribute to Lt. Col. Cain held at the Temple Theatre. The two-hour free variety show was in honor of Tacoma's "fighting Mayor" and U.S. Senatorial candidate, currently attached to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force overseas. Lengthy applause from the packed house greeted the introduction of Mrs. Cain and son, Harry Jr. Also present was Governor Arthur B. Langlie who made a surprise appearance to endorse Mayor Cain as "one of the finest public citizens I have ever known." (TNT 10-3-44, p. 1, T.Times 10-3-44, p. 1) ALBUM 10, ALBUM 13.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Cain, Harry P.;

On October 2, 1944, hundreds of Tacomas packed the Temple Theater, 47 Saint Helens Avenue, to salute their mayor, Lt. Col. Harry P. Cain who was serving overseas. The affair was sponsored by a citizen's committee following pleas of Tacoma residents who wished to show their appreciation to their absent mayor for the fame and betterment he had brought to Tacoma. The rally was also used to help kick off Cain's campaign to become Washington state's next U.S. Senator. Although he was defeated by Warren G. Magnuson in a close election, he ran again in 1946 and beat Senator Hugh Mitchell to become the first Republican senator from Washington since 1933. (T. Times, 10-3-44, p. 1) ALBUM 13.

Political parades & rallies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Crowds--Tacoma; Temple Theatre (Tacoma); Marquees--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Scottish Rite. Scottish Rite degrees were conferred at the 78th annual spring reunion at Masonic Temple May 15, 1945, according to J. Earl Horton, Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection. (T.Times, 5/14/1945, p.9)

Group portraits--1940-1950; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Horton, J. Earl; Scottish Rite (Tacoma); Masonic Temple (Tacoma);

Ivanhoe Commandery No. 4 was the local chapter of the Knights Templar of Washington. View of Ivanhoe club members gathered together for their April, 1946, meeting at the Masonic Temple. Man in front row, second from left is wearing the grand commander cloak, cap and sash.

Men--Clubs--Tacoma; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ivanhoe Commandery No. 4, Knights Templar (Tacoma);

The Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine were joining many other Northwest Temple Shriners for a Shrine parade in Tacoma. Groups from Tacoma, Seattle, Spokane, Portland and many others were going to participate in the Northwest Temples March. The Afifi Temple will host the event. View of Shriners lined up and ready for their parade.

Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Flags; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Afifi Temple (Tacoma);

The Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Tacoma, better known as Shriners from the Afifi Temple, just had a parade with the Shriners from Seattle. View of Afifi Captain dressed in elaborate Afifi wear, including the traditional Shriner's hat, in this photograph from January of 1947.

Men--Clubs--Tacoma; Uniforms; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Afifi Temple (Tacoma);

Ivanhoe Commandery of the Knights Templar. Members of the Knights Templar are dressed in decorated robes, uniforms, hats and crowns in front of a stage hung with a large cross at the Masonic Temple. York Rites delegates to the annual state convention arrived Saturday, May 10, 1947, for meetings of the three grand bodies. The meetings of the twenty-eight commanderies of the Knights Templar was highlighted by a parade from the Masonic Temple to the First Christian Church on May 11th, 1947. This was the 60th conclave of grand commandery of Knights Templar of Washington (T.Times, 5/9/1947, p.1)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Knights Templar (Tacoma); Ivanhoe Commandery No. 4, Knights Templar (Tacoma);

Royal Arch Masons. A gathering of members wearing various costumes. York Rite delegates attended the annual state convention during May 11 through May 16, 1947. Meetings of the three grand bodies, Royal Arch Masons, Knights Templar and the Council were held during this time. (T.Times, 5/9/1947, p.1)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Royal Arch Masons (Tacoma);

Rainbow Convention. Seven Rainbow girls are seated in the middle of the auditorium with older persons standing behind them waiting for the ceremony to continue. A large audience is seated around the edges of the auditorium and in the balcony. The installation of newly elected 1948 grand officers marked the end of the Rainbow Girls' 21st session. (T.Times, 6/24/1947, p.1)

Rainbow Girls (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Teenagers--1940-1950; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Rainbow Convention. The 21st State Assembly was held in Tacoma in June of 1947. Eleven people stand on the stage. An older couple are in the middle, the woman holding long-stemmed flowers. Miss Margaret Arnold of Renton was Grand Worthy Advisor of the Grand Assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls in Washington, Idaho and Alaska. She presided over this assembly. She had been elected in August 1946. (T.Times, 6/20/1947, p.18)

Rainbow Girls (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Evening gowns; Teenagers--1940-1950;

Rainbow Convention. Pierce County Rainbow Girls hosted the 21st annual session of the Grand Assembly of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls June 22, 23 and 24, 1947. 1,500 girls from Washington, Idaho and Alaska met for the 25th anniversary of Rainbow in Washington State. Fifteen young women wearing floor length gowns and heart-shaped hats. A piano and flower decorations can be seen on the stage behind them. (T.Times, 6/19/1947)

Rainbow Girls (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Evening gowns; Hats--1940-1950; Teenagers--1940-1950;

Rainbow Convention. Rainbow girls kneel wearing smocks and holding candles for a candle-light ceremony. The honorary degree, Grand Cross of Color, which is conferred on those who have given outstanding service to Rainbow was given to 125 Rainbow girls, Masons and Eastern Stars the last day of the session. The ceremony was performed by the Past Grand Worthy Advisors. (T.Times, 6/24/1947, p.1)

Rainbow Girls (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Teenagers--1940-1950; Candles; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Senator Robert A. Taft, Ohio Republican and three-time presidential candidate, visits Tacoma to address the Tacoma World Affairs Council on the subject of foreign policy at the Temple Theater. Smelter Worker's Union members and Communist sympathizers picket during Taft's speech in which he charged the Truman administration with taking a "soft policy" towards Russia. The Cold War between the United States and Russia would escalate and give rise to the McCarthy era of the 1950s when the mere mention of communism was scrutinized. In contrast with a more volatile greeting in Seattle, the sixty picketers, many of them teenagers, demonstrated quietly outside the theater. They missed the senator who had entered the building through the back door. When they found out the senator was already on stage addressing the crowd of 1600, the group peacefully dispersed. (TNT 9-26-47, p. 1, T.Times, 9-26-47, p. 5) ALBUM 2.

Taft, Robert A., 1889-1953; Pickets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Demonstrations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Labor Unions--Tacoma; Signs (Notices);

Tacoma's Junior League was planning a "Follies" show at the Temple Theatre. The show would include a variety of performances. Tacoma artist Peggy Strong, designed the cover for the show's program. Backstage view of Temple Theatre, a Junior League club member and an unidentified man are looking at an Egyptian backdrop panel. The show was scheduled for November 12th and 13th.

Stage props; Studio props; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Egyptian drama--Tacoma; Gods, Egyptian; Junior League (Tacoma); Art, Egyptian; Temple Theatre (Tacoma);

Pat Billing was photographed with an unidentified accompanist as she rehearsed the song "My Bill" for the Junior League Follies of 1947. The show, scheduled for November 12th and 13th at the Temple Theatre, was produced to raise money for the Junior League's occupational therapy workshop. Several women in one of the shows dance routines can be seen practicing in the background. (T. Times, 10/25/47, p. 9).

Rehearsals--Tacoma; Theatrical productions--Tacoma; Pianos; Singing--Tacoma; Junior League (Tacoma); Temple Theatre (Tacoma); Billings, Pat;