4-H Beauty Queens; photograph taken on May 22, 1964. Six women sit in the front row with three of them wearing contestant ribbons. Eighteen women stand in the back row, some of them holding up one arm to the back wall, as if measuring something. Trueblood #1064

4-H clubs; Youth organizations; Beauty contestants; Clothing & dress--1960-1970;

Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac, Olympia, detailed view of A-framed showroom taken on May 21, 1964. Naturalistic landscaping, gluelam beams anchored in water feature, Cadillac in window, abstract mural and service wing in background. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Automobile dealerships--Olympia--1960-1970; Automobiles--Olympia--1960-1970; Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac (Olympia);

Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac agency, Olympia, Washington. 1964 Pontiac Catalina parked under wooden carport type roof, A-frame structure in background is believed to be agency's showroom. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaueser Co.

Automobile dealerships--Olympia--1960-1970; Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac (Olympia); Pontiac automobile;

Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac, Olympia. Man with pipe in bow tie, glasses and Cadillac blazer, possibly owner Dick Lewis, squats beside a pond with fountain. Young girl in shorts and thongs throws rocks into the water. The dealership, unlike the majority of car lots, emphasized a naturalistic setting. State Capitol dome rises in background. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac (Olympia); Throwing; Children--Olympia;

Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac agency, Olympia, general view of dealership. Shed-roofed service wing with Pontiac and Cadillac in the bays and abstract mural on exterior wall to left in photo, A-frame showroom with two 1964 Pontiacs in windows at right. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Automobile dealerships--Olympia--1960-1970; Automobiles--Olympia--1960-1970; Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac (Olympia)

Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac agency, Olympia, general view of A-frame showroom with two 1964 Pontiacs in windows, naturalistic landscaping with water feature in foreground. This May, 1964, photograph of an automobile dealership was a far cry from the stark car lots normally seen in larger cities. The A-frame wooden structure with multiple glass windows and the freshly landscaped surroundings would present a more soothing atmosphere in which to view cars. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Automobile dealerships--Olympia--1960-1970; Automobiles--Olympia--1960-1970; Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac (Olympia);

Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac, Olympia. May 21, 1964, night view of A-frame showroom. Water feature in foreground, Cadillac and Pontiac Bonneville convertible, second level balcony, artwork and electric candelabra visible through glass gable end. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Automobile dealerships--Olympia--1960-1970; Automobiles--Olympia--1960-1970; Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac (Olympia);

Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac agency, Olympia, interior view of service area. Mechanic works on a Cadillac Sedan de Ville on May 21, 1964. Pontiac T-34 and Tempest convertible are on lift racks in background. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Automobile dealerships--Olympia--1960-1970; Automobiles--Olympia--1960-1970; Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac (Olympia); Mechanics (Persons)--Olympia;

Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac, Olympia. Man in bow tie, glasses and Cadillac blazer, possibly owner Dick Lewis, leans on fender of a Cadillac on May 21, 1964. A-frame showroom in background. He is also pictured with a small child near a pond on dealership property in D141760-54. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Automobile dealerships--Olympia--1960-1970; Cadillac automobile; Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac (Olympia);

Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac, Olympia, May, 1964, interior view of second floor waiting room under steep pitched ceiling of natural wood. Modernistic furniture clashes with colonial smoking stands and wall lights. Room overlooks showroom and glass gable end. The car showroom was built in an A-frame style, befitting the exterior's extensive natural landscaping. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Co.

Automobile dealerships--Olympia--1960-1970; Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac (Olympia);

Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac, Olympia, dealership. Naturalistic landscaping, water features, A-frame showroom. Two Pontiac Catalinas, a Grand Prix and a Bonneville convertible in foreground, other automobiles on lot include a Studebaker Hawk. Photograph was taken on May 21, 1964. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Automobile dealerships--Olympia--1960-1970; Automobiles--Olympia--1960-1970; Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac (Olympia);

Elevated view of Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac dealership in Olympia in May, 1964. Atypical of most car lots, this dealership had a very expansive, nature-oriented atmosphere. The large A-frame showroom blends with the precise landscaping including a large pond and trees scattered around the premises. Potential customers could stroll about the dealership on well-manicured grass and paved driveways. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co. TPL-8156

Automobile dealerships--Olympia--1960-1970; Automobiles--Olympia--1960-1970; Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac (Olympia);

Chester Seveck, 75, of Alaska carefully eyes the waters of Puget Sound as he prepares to launch his harpoon while on his promotional tour. He has killed 22 polars bears and one 60-foot whale in his lifetime of hunting. Mr. Seveck and spouse accompanied Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley, in mid-May of 1964 on a whirlwind three-day visit to Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Seveck were professional entertainers as well as guides during the summer at Kotzebue, within the Arctic Circle. TRUEBLOOD 1064 (TNT 5-19-64, p. 1-article; TNT 5-22-64, p. 6-article & alternate picture)

Seveck, Chester; Harpoons--Tacoma; Fishing--Washington; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley, is seated behind the controls of a boat while cruising in Puget Sound waters; this was just one of the many activities she participated in during her whirlwind three-day visit to Tacoma in May of 1964. She is wearing a heavy fur parka which may have felt a bit too warm in the low 60s degree temperatures. Miss Whaley was in town to promote Alaska's summer tourist season. (TNT 5-19-64, p. 1-article) TRUEBLOOD 1064

Whaley, Nina; Beauty contestants; Fur garments; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Alaskan native Chester Seveck dances before his wife (seated) and local Tacomans during a whirlwind visit to the city in mid-May of 1964. Mr. and Mrs. Seveck had accompanied Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley, to Tacoma on a mission to promote Alaska's tourist industry. The Sevecks were professional entertainers and also worked as guides. They would stay in Tacoma an extra day after Miss Whaley's departure to make several appearances at the Propeller Club, Kiwanis and two conferences. TRUEBLOOD 1064 (TNT 5-19-64, p. 2-article)

Seveck, Chester; Seveck, Chester--Family; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley, visited the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on May 19, 1964, as part of a busy schedule promoting Alaska's summer tourist season. She is pictured above (center with large purse) smiling as she gazes at the outdoor seal and otter exhibit. TRUEBLOOD 1064

Whaley, Nina; Beauty contestants; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Point Defiance Zoo (Tacoma); Aquariums--Tacoma;

This seal has scrambled out of the water in order to grab a tasty snack from visiting Alaskans, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Seveck and Nina Whaley, reigning Miss Alaska (far right). The trio were personal representatives of Alaska governor William Egan who traveled to Tacoma to aid Tacoma's Chamber of Commerce campaign to promote Alaska's tourist industry. The Sevecks were professional entertainers and guides. TRUEBLOOD 1064 (TNT 5-21-64, B-4)

Whaley, Nina; Beauty contestants; Seveck, Chester; Seveck, Chester--Family; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Point Defiance Zoo (Tacoma); Aquariums--Tacoma; Seals (Animals);

In May of 1964, construction was well under way on the distinctive new branch of the National Bank of Washington being built at 4301 South Steele Street, close to the new Tacoma Mall. The 7,000 square foot, circular building was designed by Tacoma architects Lea, Pearson & Richards. Its massive, curved concrete vault area was completed as was the framing for the roof and walls. Once completed, the marble exterior would contain large areas of glass and trim. (TNT 7-07-63, A-1) Photograph ordered by National Blower & Sheet Metal Co.

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Progress photographs;

Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley, (third from front) and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Seveck visited the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on May 19, 1964. The Alaskans were in town to promote their state's summer tourist season and had just arrived that morning. They are pictured above wearing fur parkas while standing in front of the polar bear exhibit. TRUEBLOOD 1064 (TNT 5-19-64, p. 1-article)

Whaley, Nina; Seveck, Chester; Seveck, Chester--Family; Beauty contestants; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Point Defiance Zoo (Tacoma); Polar bears--Washington;

Mayor Harold Tollefson helps to remove the fur parka of Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley, upon her arrival on May 19, 1964. The temperature, in the 60s, was a bit warm for a heavy garment. She had already been presented with a bouquet of longstem red roses. Miss Whaley was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Seveck, who are pictured in native costume in the background. TRUEBLOOD 1064 (TNT 5-19-64 p. 1)

Whaley, Nina; Beauty contestants; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tollefson, Harold M., 1908-1985; Seveck, Chester; Seveck, Chester--Family;

Members of the Tacoma Athletic Commission demonstrate the fine art of baseball in May of 1964, as they prepare for the second annual city high school Diamond-Go-Round to be held on May 22nd at Cheney Stadium. Wilson, Mount Tahoma, Stadium, Lincoln, and Bellarmine of the City League along with Curtis of the Seamount League will participate at the Go-Round sponsored by the Athletic Commission. All proceeds from the game were to go to the athletic funds of the high schools and Tacoma junior highs. The T.A.C. directors are: Hal Brotman at bat, Bill Larson with ball, and John McCutcheon as catcher with Bill Post, athletic director for Tacoma city schools, as umpire. The outsized Stan Musial glove, made by Rawlings, would seem to guarantee that the likelihood of passed balls would be slight. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Athletic Commission. (TNT 5-20-64, A-12)

Baseball--Tacoma--1960-1970; Sporting goods; Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Brotman, Hal; Larson, William C.; McCutcheon, John; Post, Bill; Baseball umpires--Tacoma;

A glitter covered clown sought to draw attention to Weyerhaeuser's 2 x 4's on May 17, 1964. He is holding an "engineered 4-square," believed to be stained while a taller regular 4-square stands next to it. Both are kiln-dried. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Co.

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Angela Nicholson, Miss Tacoma, examines Weyerhaeuser's 4-square brand of 2 x 4's on May 17, 1964. Although both 2 x 4's are kiln dried, she is holding a stained "engineered" sample. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Nicholson, Angela; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Lumber;

Confirmation class. Rabbi Richard Rosenthal stands among the May, 1964, confirmation class at Temple Beth Israel. The fourteen young men and women are dressed in robes with the males wearing talliths with a striped design.

Rosenthal, Richard; Rabbis--Tacoma; Confirmations--Tacoma; Judaism--Tacoma; Temple Beth El (Tacoma); Synagogues--Tacoma;

Resting her head against a stained Weyerhaeuser brand 4-square 2 x 4 is Miss Tacoma, Angela Nicholson. The darker wood is contrasted against the taller non-engineered sample. Both are kiln dried. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Co.

Nicholson, Angela; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Lumber;

Miss Tacoma Angela Nicholson tends to some gardening on May 16, 1964, as she holds a blossom in her gloved hand. Flowering vines decorate the outdoor wooden patio structure behind her. Several wooden trellises are located in the background. The new Miss Tacoma won her crown on May 9, 1964. She is an 18-year-old freshman at Pacific Lutheran University. The German-born daughter of Lt. Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. Kenneth Nicholson, she is a Clover Park High School graduate. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Co. (TNT 5-10-64, A-1)

Nicholson, Angela; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Trellises; Gardening;

Aerial stock footage of Washington Steel Products, Inc., plant taken on May 14, 1964. The plant was built in 1948 with additions in 1950, 1952 and a major expansion in 1953. It was located in the Tideflats at 1940 E. 11th St near Thorne Rd. Washington Steel Products was the only Northwest manufacturer of builder's hardware. By 1965 this location was listed in the City Directory as the Brown & Haley Candy Co. Distribution Division.

Aerial photographs; Washington Steel Products, Inc. (Tacoma);

Interior of Highland Ice Arena. Highland Ice Arena opened its doors to the public in December, 1962. It had the largest heated lobby in the Northwest, full rubber flooring in the lobby, glass windows for viewing both inside and out and the first Zamboni in the Northwest. View of large skating rink, benches for skaters and curling stones on racks. Roof appears well reinforced; rink is very well lit wtih fluorescent lighting. Photograph ordered by Butler Manufacturing Co., Kansas City, MO. (www.highlandice.com)

Highland Ice Arena (Shoreline); Skating rinks--Shoreline;

1964 Daffodil Festival Queen. Standing in fields of golden daffodils is the 1964 Daffodil Festival Queen, 18-year-old Karen Jane Goettling. The successor to retiring queen Gail Belknap, Miss Goettling was chosen to reign over the annual festival on April 6, 1964, at Sumner's Spartan Hall. She was crowned by Governor Albert D. Rosellini. Miss Goettling is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goettling and a senior honor student at Puyallup High School. Among her many activities are Girls Club president, Science fair chairman, Honor Society, Viking Ladies secretary, and orchestra and band member. (TNT 4-7-64, p. 1)

Goettling, Karen Jane; Beauty contestants--Puyallup; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1964 : Puyallup); Daffodils; Crowns; Scepters;

Aerial photographs of the Lakewood community featuring the three major lakes. Taken on a hazy day in late April, 1964, at an altitude of 5000 feet, Steilacoom, Gravelly and American lakes are shown surrounded by massive trees. Interlaaken Bridge crosses the Steilacoom Lake to the left. McChord AFB is on to right side. Ponders Corner also on the right. Tacoma Country & Golf Club is on the shores of American Lake. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank. TPL-9666

Aerial photographs; Lake Steilacoom (Wash.); American Lake (Wash.); Gravelly Lake (Wash.); Neighborhoods--Lakewood--1960-1970;