Mayor John Anderson accepts an invitation from the Greater Seattle Gospel Crusade's Official Committee, Tacoma division, to hear evangelist Billy Graham speak during the summer of 1951. Mr. Graham is coming to Seattle for a series of revivals beginning July 29, 1951, to be held at the Memorial High School Stadium. Choir director Cliff Barrows and gospel singer George Beverly Shea will be accompanying Mr. Graham. From left to right are Rev. Don R. Rogne, Mayor Anderson, A.W. Pitts and Rev. Harris G. Hunter. Special arrangements are being made for Tacomans to attend the August 3rd revival as it has been designated as Tacoma Night. Photograph commissioned by Rev. Harris G. Hunter, pastor of the Tahoma Terrace United Presbyterian Church. (TNT 7-29-51, A-10) ALBUM 16.

Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Graham, Billy; Revivals; Rogne, Don R.; Pitts, A.W.; Hunter, Harris G.; Clergy;

On June 7, 1951, Mayor John Anderson officially opened the new Sears, Roebuck parking lot by snipping the red ribbon. The three level garage was located directly adjacent to the main Sears store with 365 feet fronting Market St. Each level opened to a street: the first level opened to Court D, second level to 13th, and the upper story had its entrance on Market. Apparently the third level was already packed with cars and drivers were advised to use the second level. The concrete facility had a 500-car capacity. (TNT 6-6-51, B-2 article; TNT 6-6-51, B-6 article) ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Anderson, John H.; Parking garages--Tacoma--1950-1960; Dedications--Tacoma--1950-1960; Sears, Roebuck & Co. (Tacoma); Signs (Notices);

Mayor John Anderson parks his Buick Roadmaster during the grand opening of the new triple deck Sears parking garage. Mayor Anderson had cut the ribbon to open the latest addition to the growing Sears, Roebuck facilities. The garage was designed to accommodate 500 cars and occupied nearly three acres. It was hoped that the new facility would relieve the parking congestion on downtown streets. (TNT, 6/6/1951, p.B-2, B-6 articles) ALBUM 14.

Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Department stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Sears, Roebuck & Co. (Tacoma); Parking garages--Tacoma--1950-1960; Buick automobile;

Senator Harry Cain playing pool with Tacoma Mayor John Anderson (in white tux) and group of Army officers. Senator Cain, in black tux, was a former mayor of Tacoma. He had made his fourth quick trip back to Tacoma since February 1, 1951, this time for Armed Forces Day activities. Ordered by United Council of Churches. ALBUM 13 (TNT 5-18-51, p.2-article on Senator Cain)

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Billiards--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Mayor John Anderson is the first civic official in the city's history to be named an honorary airline hostess. Maxine Gordon, a stewardess with Western Airlines, has pinned a pair of Western Airlines' wings to Mayor Anderson's lapel and she is also modeling the airline's new uniform. (TNT, 3/22/1952, p.17)

Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Offices--Tacoma--1950-1960; Airline industry; Western Airline (Tacoma); Flight attendants--Tacoma--1950-1960; Gordon, Maxine;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie, seated second from left in front row, with other men at awards ceremony during the Pulp and Paper Industry's Safety Conference at the Winthrop Hotel. The two-day conference held at the Winthrop Hotel concluded with an evening banquet on January 24, 1952. Several awards were presented at that time, including the Governor's Annual Safety trophy and the Joint Labor-Management trophy. ALBUM 10. (TNT 1-24-52, A-12, 1-25-52, p. 30)

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Paper industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Awards;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie presents the Governor's Safety Trophy at awards ceremony during the pulp and paper industry's safety conference at the Winthrop Hotel. Longview Fibre Co. of Longview, Washington, was honored with the trophy for the lowest accident rate in the preceding year. The awards ceremony was held at the conclusion of the two-day Washington State Joint Labor-Management Safety Conference which was topped off by a banquet at the Winthrop on January 24, 1952. (TNT 1-24-52, A-12, 1-25-52, p. 30) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Paper industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Awards; Longview Fibre Co. (Longview);

Governor Arthur B. Langlie presents a State Safety Award to John Sherman at the Pulp and Paper Industry's Safety Conference at the Winthrop Hotel. The award states that it is for "Meritorious Service in Industrial Safety." More than 200 persons attended the two-day Washington State Joint Labor-Management Safety Conference held at the Winthrop Hotel. Representatives attended the meeting from major pulp and paper firms, including Crown-Zellerbach Corp., and labor unions, including the International Brotherhood of Paper Makers and International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers. ALBUM 10. (TNT 1-24-52, A-12, 1-25-52, p. 30)

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Paper industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Sherman, John; Awards;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie, second from left in front row, with other attendees at the Pulp and Paper Industry's Safety Conference held at the Winthrop Hotel. Safety in the workplace was one of Governor Langlie's emphasis. He started the annual Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Conference in 1949; an event that is still currently held. The governor was present to honor Longview Fibre Co. of Longview, Washington, with the annual safety trophy, given to the firm with the lowest accident rate in the preceding year. ALBUM 10. (TNT 1-24-52, A-12, 1-25-52, p. 30)

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Paper industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie makes a presentation at the awards ceremony during the Pulp and Paper Industry's Safety Conference at the Winthrop Hotel. The two-day conference was a gathering of pulp and paper concerns and labor unions. The conference concluded with a banquet honoring those firms with superlative safety records. Longview Fibre Co. of Longview, Washington, won the Governor's Annual Safety trophy and the Crown-Zellerbach plant of Port Townsend, the best five-year safety record. (TNT 1-24-52, A-12, 1-25-52, p. 30) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Paper industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Awards;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie, standing extreme left, second row, with other men at awards ceremony during the Pulp and Paper Industry's Safety Conference at the Winthrop Hotel. These may be representatives of Crown Zellerbach Corp., whose Port Townsend plant won the Joint Labor-Management trophy for the best five-year safety record or possibly the Longview Fibre Co., who won the award for best accident rate. ALBUM 10. (TNT 1-24-52, A-12, 1-25-52, p. 30)

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Paper industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Awards;

Mile of Dimes table at 11th and Commerce Street in Tacoma. Mayor John Anderson donates a dollar on January 10, 1952 to fund at street booth with canvas awning. For National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis. Note: Lines on print due to diacetate film damage.

Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); Poliomyelitis--Tacoma;

Pierce County representatives to the 33rd State Legislature examine proposed legislation in January, 1953. Al Farrar leans over the desk of Pat Steele while Frances (Mrs. Thomas) Swayze looks on. Al Farrar represented the 27th District for two terms in the 1953 and 1955 sessions. Pat Steele represented the 26th District in 1953. Frances Swayze represented the 26th District from 1953 until she resigned in September of 1965. She was replaced by her son Thomas A. Swayze, Jr. who became Speaker of the House in 1971. (TNT 3-5-53, A-7) TPL-7939

Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Farrar, Al; Steele, Patrick; Swayze, Frances;

Pierce County legislators to the House of Representatives gathered together to discuss pending legislation when the 33rd State Legislature convened in January, 1953. Tom Montgomery, Gordon Brown, Elmer Hyppa and Joe Macek are pictured behind Brown's desk. Governor Arthur B. Langlie, in his Inaugural address, urged an austerity program with a balanced budget, no new state taxes and trimmed appropriations. Even with a Republican controlled legislature, approval of the program would not be automatic. (TNT 1-15-53, p. 1)

Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Montgomery, Tom; Brown, Gordon; Hyppa, Elmer; Macek, Joe;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie takes the oath of office for the third time, Inauguration Day, 1953. He was the first chief executive in Washington State to be elected three times for four-year terms. Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas E. Grady administered the oath of office during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives held in the House chambers. In Governor Langlie's address to the 33rd Legislature, he encouraged increases in local property taxes to finance schools and other local government functions. His overall plan was to balance the state budget without additional state taxes. He backed toll roads when appropriate and plans for new bridges across the Sound. ALBUM 10. (TNT 1-14-53, p. 1)

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Oaths--Olympia; Grady, Thomas E.; Judges;

President Harry S.Truman speaks at the Tacoma Armory during the 1952 fall campaign. Daughter Margaret and Rep. Hugh Mitchell, Democratic Candidate for Governor, watch from platform along with other invited dignataries. Press tables in front of platform. TPL-8051

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Presidents; Truman, Margaret; Mitchell, Hugh; Political campaigns; State Armory (Tacoma); Press--Washington; Public speaking--Tacoma--1950-1960;

On Saturday September 6, 1952 a sound truck caravan carrying the Pierce County Youth for Cain set out from the Winthrop Hotel to drum up support for Senator Harry Cain's re-election. The Senator's daughter, Marlyce "Candy" Cain, handed out candy canes from a small basket, as various speakers took turns at the microphone. Cain supporters taking part in the caravan included Harry Cain Jr. (second from left), "Candy" Cain (at center with basket) and Bill Brown (second from right). Senator Cain was unseated by Henry M. Jackson in the fall 1952 election. (TNT, 9/5/1952, p.C-11)

Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Political campaigns; Cain, Harry P.; Cain, Marlyce; Brown, Bill; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

President Harry S.Truman with daughter Margaret and Rep. Hugh Mitchell, Democratic candidate for Governor, at the Tacoma Armory. The retiring President was stumping for Adlai Stevenson and other Democratic candidates during the 1952 fall campaign. He spoke to an overflowing crowd of loyal supporters. His appearance was heavily covered by newspaper, radio and television reporters. ALBUM 1.

Presidents; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Truman, Margaret; Mitchell, Hugh;

Harry S. Truman addresses an attentive crowd at the Washington State Armory in early October, 1952, as he hits the campaign trail for Democratic candidates. An enormous flag hung on Armory walls nearly dwarfs the President and local dignitaries. The President's appearance was big news in our area as noted by the presence of many newspaper, radio and television reporters. His daughter Margaret is seated behind him along with gubernatorial candidate, Hugh Mitchell. ALBUM 1.

Presidents; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Truman, Margaret; Mitchell, Hugh; Flags--United States;

In October of 1952, newspaper columnist Emily Walker (left), head of the committee to re-elect Senator Harry P. Cain, and Judy Gordon held a conference call with Sen. Cain, who was in Okanogan. They briefed him on the critical comments made by President Truman about the Republican presidential candidate, Dwight D. Eisenhower, while campaigning in Tacoma for Washington State Democrats. President Truman had spoken to a sold out crowd of 5,000+ at the Tacoma Armory on October 2nd. Harry Cain wanted to be able to answer Truman and "set the record straight" as part of the Republican "Truth Campaign." A poster of Senator Cain can be seen behind the pair, asking voters to "Retain Cain, U.S. Senator." Cain was unseated by Henry M. Jackson in the fall 1952 election. (TNT 10/5/1952, p.A-3-alternate photograph) ALBUM 13

Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Political campaigns; Walker, Emily N.; Gordon, Judy; Telephones; Journalists--Tacoma;

President Harry S.Truman speaks at the Tacoma Armory during the 1952 fall campaign. Daughter Margaret and Rep. Hugh Mitchell, Democratic candidate for Governor, watch from platform. Despite Truman's help, Mitchell was defeated by incumbent Arthur Langlie. ALBUM 1. TPL-8050

Presidents--United States; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Truman, Margaret; Mitchell, Hugh; State Armory (Tacoma); Public speaking--Tacoma--1950-1960; Political campaigns;

President Harry S.Truman receives congratulations after speaking at the Washington National Guard Armory during the 1952 fall campaign. Prominent local civic leaders join in the applause. Reporters gather around the press tables in front of the podium. ALBUM 1.

Presidents; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Hand clapping;

No empty seats were visible in the Washington State Armory during President Harry S. Truman's speech in early October, 1952. Local dignitaries sat on the platform behind Mr. Truman while he addressed the massive crowd. Policemen stood guard on the upper deck of the armory. Radio and television covered the president's appearance for the benefit of local residents. ALBUM 1.

Presidents; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Crowds--Tacoma; State Armory (Tacoma);

Mayor John H. Anderson holds his monetary donation as he intently watches a demonstration of a resuscitation machine in April, 1953. A breathing device appears to be ready to be placed on the face of a "victim" who has his head elevated. A sign propped up against the resuscitation case indicates that people could help in saving lives with a donation to the Odd Fellows; donations apparently to be used in the purchase of the equipment. Publicity photo for Odd Fellows - Rebekah. ALBUM 14.

Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; First aid--Tacoma--1950-1960; Signs (Notices); Money--U.S.;

Mayor John H. Anderson meets with Elder Osgood of the Seventh Day Adventists and several others for a publicity picture on March 26, 1953. There are several large white cans marked "SDA Disaster Kit", holding emergency supplies for household use in case of disaster, while Mayor Anderson displays an American Red Cross medical kit. DeWitt Osgood is the pastor of the Central Seventh Day Adventist Church. His and other Seventh Day Adventist churches worked together to assemble these emergency kits; bandages, antiseptics, splints, dressings, and water purification tablets were some of the supplies contained in each kit. (TNT 3-22-53, A-15)

Anderson, John H.; Osgood, DeWitt; Disaster relief--Tacoma;

ca. 1954. Future mayor Gordon N. Johnston (standing, far left) with six other men circa 1954. By 1954, Mr. Johnston, an architect, had his office in the downtown Washington Building. ALBUM 14.

Johnston, Gordon N.;

ca. 1948. Portrait of Tacoma Mayor Val Fawcett. Mayor Fawcett, son of multi-term mayor A.V. Fawcett, had an illustrious career in Tacoma politics. He had himself served multiple terms as Finance Commissioner, then became Acting Mayor in 1943 upon the departure of Harry P. Cain for the European Theater. He won election in 1946 to serve a full term. Val Fawcett became a consultant for the investment security firm of McLean & Co. in 1950 where he worked until his death of an apparent heart attack in 1965. He had belonged to several civic and fraternal organizations including the Masons, the American Legion, Elks, Eagles, Moose, Tacoma Athletic Commission and the Gyro Club. (TNT 2-1-65 obituary) ALBUM 16.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965;

ca. 1948. Portrait of Mayor Val Fawcett. Mayor Fawcett posed for this portrait circa 1948, midway through his elected term of office. He had previously served as Acting Mayor from 1943-45 during Harry P. Cain's absence due to World War ll. He then ran for, and was elected Mayor in March of 1946; Cain had decided to make what would prove to be a successful run for the U.S. Senate. The Fawcett family was well-known in Tacoma politics as Mayor Fawcett's father, A.V., served several terms as mayor. Val Fawcett had also served the public as Finance Commissioner for about 13 years prior to his assuming the Acting Mayor position; he would retain the Finance Commissioner post and capably handle both roles at the same time. After his mayoral term expired in 1950, Mr. Fawcett became a consultant for McLean & Co., investment security dealers, a position he would hold until his death in January of 1965. (TNT 2-1-65-obituary) ALBUM 14

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965;

A beaming Harry S. Truman firmly grips the hand of Tacoma police officer Jack B. Skaanes during his first visit to Tacoma as President in June, 1948. President Truman was making a tour of flood damaged Washington and Oregon locations. While in Tacoma, he took the opportunity to meet Tacoma's law enforcement personnel and acknowledging the throngs of Tacomans who lined the streets downtown. It was the first time the city had entertained a chief executive for several years. Mrs. Truman and daughter Margaret accompanied the president. TPD officer Jack B. Skaanes was with the department for 27 years; his son Jack P. Skaanes and grandson Jack D. Skaanes followed in his footsteps by also joining the TPD. ALBUM 1 (TNT 6-9-48, p. 1, TNT 6-10-48, p. 1, TNT 6-11-48, p. 1) TPL-8632

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Presidents; Visits of state--Tacoma; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma); Skaanes, Jack B.;

President Harry S. Truman, Tacoma Mayor Val Fawcett and Governor Mon Wallgren have just exited the late-model Cadillac convertible in downtown Tacoma on June 10, 1948. It was his first time in Tacoma as president. The President spoke to crowds estimated at 9,000 at 9th & Broadway before leaving for Olympia with Gov. Wallgren. Mr. Truman and his family were paying a short visit to the Pacific Northwest to view flood damages in Washington and Oregon. Although embarked on a cross-country tour by train, Mr. Truman would be viewing the disastrous Columbia River flood via his personal DC-6, "Independence," which would fly over the Cowlitz valley, along the Columbia River and as far east as Kennewick. ALBUM 1 (TNT 6-9-48, p. 1, TNT 6-10-48, p. 1, TNT 6-11-48, p. 1)

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Presidents; Visits of state--Tacoma; Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965;