In November of 1971, Mayor Gordon N. Johnston (far right) celebrated with United Good Neighbors executives as the UGN, a predecessor of United Way, reached 70.1% of its 1971 goal. Campaign chairman Robert P. Mallon (center) pointed to the board and the $1,351,604 figure donated to date. The third man in this photograph was Howard Boyle, director. November 12th was the deadline but the UGN was hopeful that more contributions would trickle in so that the goal of $1,928,000 could be met. There were 612 plant rallies in Tacoma and countywide where about 40,000 employees attended to hear about UGN'S charities. UGN executives were on loan from various business and governmental agencies; among those participating were David J. Williams, vice-president and manager of the Tacoma branch of Sea-First Bank and Robert Mallon, the vice-president and general manager of Mallon Motors. Photograph ordered by United Good Neighbors Fund of Pierce County. (TNT 11-9-71, p. -1 -article; TNT 11-12-71, p. 1 - article)

United Good Neighbors (Tacoma); Community service--Tacoma--1970-1980; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fund raising--Tacoma--1970-1980; Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mallon, Robert P.; Boyle, Howard;

Mayor Gordon N. Johnston (far left) presented Robert P. Mallon (far right) with a giant Western Union telegram thanking him for his dedicated community service on behalf of the "People of Tacoma." Director Howard Boyle looks on. Mr. Mallon was the campaign chairman for the United Good Neighbors Fund of Pierce County. He and other business executives, including UGN president David J. Williams, volunteered their time to assist in collecting donations for the UGN, a predecessor of United Way. Mr. Mallon was the vice-president/general manager of Mallon Motors while Mr. Williams was the vice-president of the Tacoma branch of Seattle-First National Bank. They joined 73 executives loaned to the campaign by industry and government who worked along with some 3000 volunteers. Each year goals were set and vigorous campaigns run to drum up funds for the United Good Neighbors who would, in turn, distribute the money to various agencies to help the needy. Weekly luncheons were held where groups would be honored for their contributions and the local newspapers would do their part by listing, generally on the front page, the progress in reaching the set goal. By November 12th, the closing date of the two-month campaign, there was $1,351,604 donated, 70% of the 1971 goal. Officials were hopeful that more money would come in after the due date as in the past year. Photograph ordered by United Good Neighbors Fund of Pierce County. (TNT 11-12-71, p. 1- article; TNT 11-13-71, p. 9 - article)

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The above men and women, representing the cooks & assistants, waiters, waitresses and bartenders of Local No. 61, posed for a group portrait on November 26, 1971, at union headquaters, 805 Pacific Ave. Photograph ordered by the Hotel-Motel Restaurant Employees International Union, Local No. 61.

Labor unions--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Mrs. Robert Clinton was installed as Queen of Zora Temple, Daughters of the Nile in elaborate ceremonies at the Masonic Temple, 47 Saint Helens Ave., on March 25, 1972. Mrs. Clinton, in white jeweled gown, is pictured flanked by members of her royal court. She is also wearing the traditional queen's robe of rich green velvet accented by gold braid and rhinestone baguettes. Color photograph ordered by the Daughters of the Nile. (TNT 3-19-72, B-4 article)

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Labor Center. View of massive Labor Center which had been dedicated on March 10, 1972. The three story building housed the Pierce County Labor Council, Tacoma Labor Advocate newspaper, and more than 30 unions. Photograph ordered by Dunham & Bush, Seattle.

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Officials of the Afifi Shrine participated in groundbreaking ceremonies for their new temple at 815 So. Vassault Street on August 9, 1973. All the men were wearing the familiar fez which included the member's rank within the Shrine. The new headquarters would be located on a 24-acre tract north of Tacoma Community College. The mosque and surrounding parking lot occupied five acres. The $200,000 project was designed by Shelton architect Harold Dalke and built by Neeley Construction of Puyallup. The 11,200 sq. ft. facility was expected to be completed in January of 1974. Color photograph ordered by Afifi Temple. (TNT 8-12-73, D-4-article; TNT 8-19-73, D-10-article & sketch)

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Officials of the Afifi Shrine participated in groundbreaking ceremonies for their new temple at 815 So. Vassault Street on August 9, 1973. All the men were wearing the familiar fez which included the member's rank within the Shrine. The new headquarters would be located on a 24-acre tract north of Tacoma Community College. The mosque and surrounding parking lot occupied five acres. The $200,000 project was designed by Shelton architect Harold Dalke and built by Neeley Construction of Puyallup. The 11,200 sq. ft. facility was expected to be completed in January of 1974. (Same as D163693-10C only B&W.) (TNT 8-12-73, D-4-article; TNT 8-19-73, D-10-article & sketch)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Afifi Temple (Tacoma); Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980;

A large contingent of Afifi Arab Patrol poses proudly on the front steps of the Masonic Temple, 47 Saint Helens Ave., on April 6, 1974. The men, dressed in colorful regalia, would be marching that day in the 41st annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Grand Parade. Color photograph ordered by the Afifi Arab Patrol.

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Afifi Temple (Tacoma); Afifi Arab Patrol (Tacoma);

The Tacoma Chamber of Commerce recently honored three community leaders at their board meeting held at the Tacoma Club. Richard C. Boyles, currently the president of the Chamber of Commerce, is standing behind the honorees: (l-r) Robert G. Anderson, E.L. Perry and Alexander Sergienko. Mr. Anderson is the newly appointed director of Tacoma Public Works. Mr. Perry is the general manager of the Port of Tacoma and Dr. Sergienko is the new superintendent of Tacoma Public Schools. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce. TNT (A) 029b (TNT 7-14-74, D-7)

Tacoma Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Chambers of commerce--Tacoma; Boyles, Richard C.; Anderson, Robert G.; Perry, E.L.; Sergienko, Alexander;

Members of the Afifi Temple's Arab Patrol assembled on the steps of the Masonic Temple, 47 Saint Helens Ave., on April 12, 1975, the day of the 42nd annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Parade. They would be marching in full regalia, as usual, in the parade. Color photograph ordered by Afifi Temple.

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43 members of the Scottish Rite 142nd Reunion Class gathered for a group portrait on November 20, 1976. The Scottish Rite is a Masonic organization that continues a Master Mason's education of the first three degrees. Color photograph ordered by the Tacoma Scottish Rite.

Scottish Rite (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Reunions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Group portraits;

Panorama of 39th Convention of Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs.

Panorama of the Sons and Daughters of Norway Convention, Trip to Mt. Tacoma (Rainier)

Panorama of 85th Annual Communication Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F.&A.M of Tacoma WA. Masonic group standing outside of lodge in uniform with group members occupying stairwell and balcony.

Tacoma Scottish Rite Class Spring Reunion featuring consistories Clarence D. Martin, R.E. Gallot, E.L. Tarnsworth and Albert Rasmussen.

Group of masonic members posing against a rock backdrop.

Ivy covered Fire Station #6 located at 823 A St. before being destroyed by a fire in 1974.

Three men holding a beer stein in the meeting room of an unidentified fraternal organization while a seated man looks at the camera. Three of the four men are wearing lapel pins.

Kay-Long wedding reception at the Woman's Club.