Actress Lana Turner arrives at the Winthrop Hotel in Titus Motor Company's 1923 Lincoln Touring automobile during her visit to Tacoma for a War Bond rally. Mayor Harry P. Cain is pictured between the actress and her mother. A large "Welcome! Lana Turner" banner is strung over the entrance of the Winthrop. The very popular Miss Turner made appearances at Fort Lewis, Seattle-Tacoma Shipyards, and the new Liberty Center downtown. She raised more than $120,000 in war bonds in 24 hours. Miss Turner was not the only celebrity appearing in Tacoma on behalf of the government; child actor Johnny Sheffield of the Tarzan films would be coming to town a few days later. (TNT 6-11-42, p. 1, TNT 6-14-42, p. 1) ALBUM 5. TPL-144

Turner, Lana, 1920-1995; Actresses; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Signs (Notices); Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln automobile;

Actress Lana Turner arrives at the Winthrop Hotel in Titus Motor Company's 1923 Lincoln Touring during her visit to Tacoma for a War Bond rally. Mayor Harry P. Cain is to her left. The woman in sunglasses holding a white hat is her mother, Mildred Turner. Miss Turner, a popular actress, would be appearing at the dedication of the new Liberty Center downtown to personally autograph bond applications made during the noon ceremony. Big bond purchasers would be the recipients of kisses from Miss Turner. The bond drive was to be a huge success with over $120,000 sold in 24 hours.

Turner, Lana, 1920-1995; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln automobile; Actresses;

Eleven-year-old Johnny Sheffield visited Tacoma in June, 1942, to help the War Bond drive. He is pictured here at the Winthrop Hotel with Pierce County War Bond Drive chairman Leon Titus. The woman with corsage next to Johnny is his mother, Mrs. Reginald Sheffield. Perched on the registration counter and examining a visitor's guide to Tacoma, Johnny is wearing the uniform of the Cub Scouts; his uniform is decorated with arrows and service badges. He apparently belonged to the Westwood location. Johnny was making a nationwide tour for the Treasury Department called "Buy Tanks for Yanks." He would be making a speech on "A Boy's Place in America" and be accompanied by a giant 13 ton tank, on display in front of the Roxy Theater. The 84 pound 6th grader was handpicked by Johnny Weissmuller to play "Boy" in eight Tarzan films before finally outgrowing the part. He then went on to star in the Bomba the Jungle Boy series for Monogram. ALBUM 5. (TT 6-15-42, pg. 12-picture; TNT 6-13-42, p. 3, TNT 6-15-42, p. 15)

Sheffield, Johnny; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Titus, Leon E.; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Johnny Sheffield, "Boy" in the "Tarzan" films, attends to his studies with tutor Fletcher Clark at the Winthrop Hotel. Sheffield was in Tacoma for an appearance to sell War Bonds. Fletcher Clark was the former teacher of child star Mickey Rooney. (TNT 6/16/1942)

Sheffield, Johnny; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clark, Fletcher; Tutoring; Teachers;

Tacoma got its first visit from America's new Girl Soldiers on September 25, 1942. Second Lieutenant Margaret Barth, Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), center, is pictured with an unidentified woman and Bob Sonnen at the Winthrop Hotel. The WAAC had been formed in May of 1942, with its first members entering training in July of that year. The organization was replaced in September of 1943 by the Women's Army Corps (WAC,) making women actual members of the Army. Lt. Barth was stationed in Tacoma to push the recruitment of women. (T. Times 9/24/1942, pg. 1)

Barth, Margaret; World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (Tacoma);

In September of 1942, Tacoma got its first visit from the new US Girl Soldiers. Two of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) members were stationed in Tacoma to push the recruitment of more women. Margaret Barth is pictured in her snappy uniform with Bob Sonnen at the Winthrop Hotel. Miss Barth wore the bars of a second lieutenant. The WAAC was established by a bill enacted May 14, 1942 and the first women began training in July of that year. It was abolished at the end of August of 1943 and replaced by the Women's Army Corps (WAC), making women bonafide members of the Army. The other branches of the service soon followed. Women enlisting in the WAACs were required to have a high school diploma and could be married, but had to be without children. (T. Times 9/24/1942, pg. 1)

Barth, Margaret; World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (Tacoma);

Metal Trades convention. Large group portrait of men. A scenic tapestry covers a large portion of the wall at the Hotel Winthrop behind the men. Photo ordered by the Labor Advocate.

Metal Trades Convention--Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Metal Trades Council (Tacoma); Group portraits--1940-1950;

Metal Trades Convention for the Labor Advocate. On March 2, 1943, four unidentified men who were convention delegates stood behind a table with a blackboard behind them showing tally of votes for president of the Pacific Coast District Metal Trades Council. Incumbent Anthony Ballerini was defeated in a re-election bid by Ed Weston of Seattle. A banner states: "Affiliated with the A.F. of L." Held at the Hotel Winthrop in early March of 1943, the wartime convention was concerned with the metal trade councils' responsibility to deliver vital goods essential to allied victory. Delegates took an aggressive stand against the NLRB-CIO's disruption in the shipbuilding industry. Keynote speaker was John P. Frey, president of the A.F. of L. Metal Trades Department, Washington D.C. (Tacoma Labor Advocate, 3-5-43, p. 1+ -article)

Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Metal Trades Council (Tacoma); Labor unions--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Federation of Labor (Tacoma); Group portraits--1940-1950;

A trio pose in front of the Hotel Winthrop during the March 21, 1943 civil defense drill. The man in the center is believed to be Fire Chief Emory Whitaker.

World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma;

Tacoma's Zone Air Raid Wardens met at the Hotel Winthrop to discuss the "V-Home" campaign, kicking off April 19th and ending May 3, 1943. Pictured standing, left to right, are R.J. Carino, Charles Strong, C.W. Sangster, Tom Miller, Paul Garver, James Crawford; seated Handel Ingham, Russell Longworth. Zone Wardens were responsible for the coordination of precinct and block wardens in their zone. Over 5500 wardens in Tacoma would be involved in the campaign. V (for Victory) Home stickers would be presented by block wardens to those homes that followed instructions to prepare their homes for defense against enemy air activity; conserve food, health and transportation; buy war bonds and save salvage. The wardens are holding a V-Home poster with a simulation of the stamp. (T. Times, 4/19/1943, p.2; TNT 4/19/1943, pg. 19) TPL-6415

World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Group portraits; Hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Tacoma's eight Zone Air Raid Wardens met at the Hotel Winthrop to receive posters and other materials for the national V-Home campaign, scheduled to start Monday. V-Home stood for Victory Home, and it was a civil defense program targeted at teaching citizens to defend themselves in case of enemy attack. They were also expected to conserve, ration, buy war bonds and save salvage. The Zone wardens coordinated the effort of the precincts and block Air Raid Wardens. They are, left to right, R.J. Carino with printed air raid instructions, Paul Garver with a V-Home poster, C.W. Sangster, Tom Miller, Handel Ingham, Russell Longworth and James Crawford. Seated is Charles Strong holding a copy of the new bomb protection regulation. (TNT 4/19/1943, pg. 1-picture, T. Times, 4/19/1943, p. 2).

World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Group portraits;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie and wife Evelyn in pleasant conversation with an unidentified man during the Butcher's Convention at the Hotel Winthrop. Governor Langlie delivered an address at the gathering on June 8, 1943.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Langlie, Evelyn;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie and his wife Evelyn with an unidentified man during the Butcher's Convention at the Hotel Winthrop. ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Langlie, Evelyn;

Butchers Convention at Hotel Winthrop. Governor and Mrs. Arthur B. Langlie pose with conference attendees on June 8, 1943. The Winthrop was the site of many conventions during its existence due to its spacious facilities and prime location downtown.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Langlie, Evelyn; Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Butchers Convention at Hotel Winthrop in June, 1943. Governor Arthur B. Langlie sharing smiles with an unidentified man. Mr. Langlie served as governor from 1941-45 and then from 1949-57. Originally from Minnesota, he was elected as mayor of Seattle twice.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966;

Butchers Convention at Hotel Winthrop. Governor Arthur B. Langlie speaking from head table where a number of men are seated. As governor, Mr. Langlie was invited to many functions where he was expected to speak before designated audiences.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Public speaking--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Winthrop Christmas Party. A large group of young adults gather near the Christmas tree in this photograph from December of 1943. Most of the young men are wearing uniforms.

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Christmas trees--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Winthrop Christmas Party. Two young men make a toast over beers in 1943. Man at right is wearing laced up boots and is possibly in the military.

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Alcoholic beverages;

Bill Edwards plays the piano for Irish tenor Gabe Keith in this photograph from January 1944. Edwards and Keith were two of the performers in a series of shows put on by the employees of the Seattle-Tacoma Ship Building Corp. to support the Fourth War Loan drive. Although most of their performances were to entertain their fellow workers during lunch periods for the first and second shift, they were also invited to perform for the Young Men's Business Club at the Hotel Winthrop. (T.Times, 1/21/1944, p.3; 1/27/1944, p.10)

War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Pianists--Tacoma--1940-1950; Entertainers--Tacoma--1940-1950;

1940 Republican Presidential candidate Wendell Willkie with Mrs. Willkie in bunting-draped automobile in front of Winthrop Hotel after speaking at the Pierce County Republican Club's 1944 Lincoln Day dinner at the Masonic Temple. His speech was carried nationally by CBS. Mr. Willkie also took the time to speak informally to overflow groups in the Temple; only 1700 were able to fit in the Fellowship Hall and the rest of his supporters were dispersed elsewhere in the building. All were able to hear the main address, however, due to the public address system. (T. Times, 2-12-44, p. 1)

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Willkie, Edith;

Fifth War Loan Campaign. Members of the Tacoma Advertising and Sales Club gathered for a luncheon at the Hotel Winthrop, where they were able to preview displays and receive an explanation of the techniques to be used in advertising and displaying the Fifth War Loan Campaign. Reno Odlin is in the middle with two other unidentified individuals previewing pamphlets. (T.Times, 5/25/44, p. 12).

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Tacoma Advertising & Sales Club (Tacoma); Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979;

Fifth War Loan Campaign. Members of the Tacoma Advertising and Sales Club gathered for a luncheon at the Hotel Winthrop, where they were able to preview displays and receive an explanation of the techniques to be used in advertising and displaying the Fifth War Loan Campaign. View of three unidentified individuals previewing printed materials (T. Times, 5/25/44, p. 12).

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Tacoma Advertising & Sales Club (Tacoma);

On June 5, 1944, the War Stamp Minute Maids made an unannounced appearance at the Young Mens' Business Club luncheon to sell war bonds and stamps. They made a pleasing sight with their "V" for Victory halo hats and red, white and blue stamp boxes. The pictured men stepped forward to buy a $100 War Bond each. Pictured, left to right, purchasing their bond are George Neumeyer, Gil Gunderson, Leonard Peck, Jim Lasher and Gese Nist. Heading up the sale for the Maids are, left to right, Jean Hallen, Shirley Abel, Merrille Longstreth, Marilyn McCormack and Patty Doe. The maids were raising funds for the 5th War Loan Campaign. (T. Times, 7/5/44, p. 8).

War bonds & funds; Sales personnel--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Costumes;

Camp Fire Girls bond booth for war finance. During the 5th War Loan campaign, women were very active and dedicated to promoting the sale of war bonds. The Camp Fire Girls set up a war bond booth at the Winthrop Hotel. Two unidentified Camp Fire Girls sell a war bond to an unidentified young lady (T. Times, 6/10/44, p. 3).

War bonds & funds; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Camp Fire Girls (Tacoma);

William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey was born on June 24, 1895, and celebrated his 49th birthday while visiting Tacoma in support of the 5th War Bond drive. The guest of honor at a dinner held at the Hotel Winthrop, Jack Dempsey was surprised by the appearance of a cake since he had not mentioned it was his birthday. He blew out all 49 candles with one breath. On June 24 and 25, 1944, the former heavyweight champ made several appearances in Tacoma including a stop at the Todd Pacific Shipbuilding yard on the Tideflats and a visit to Point Defiance. He had last appeared in Tacoma about 1932 in an exhibition on behalf of the Tacoma Junior League Milk Fund. Dempsey was a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard at the time of his 1944 visit. (TNT 6-25-44, A-12, 6-26-44, p. 1, T.Times, 6-26-44, p. 1) TPL-167 ALBUM 9.

Dempsey, Jack, 1895-1983; Boxers (Sports); Celebrities; Birthdays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Candles; Cakes--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Boxer Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion of the world, blows out the candles on a cake for his 49th birthday during a visit to Tacoma in support of the 5th War Bond drive. He was surprised by the birthday cake during a dinner held in his honor at the Hotel Winthrop. Dempsey was a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard at the time. He had retired from professional boxing in 1940 with a record of 64-6-9. 49 of his wins were by knockout. He would go on to become a successful restaurant owner in New York. ALBUM 9. (www.cmgww.com/sports/dempsey/)

Dempsey, Jack, 1895-1983; Boxers (Sports); Birthdays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Candles; Cakes--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The War Stamp Minute Maids have shown up unannounced to the Young Men's Business Club luncheon to sell war bonds and stamps. Costumed with halo hats with a "V" for victory emblem, the Maids have sold each of the business men a $100 bond and $90 in war stamps. Names appear in newspaper (T. Times, 7/5/44, p. 8).

War bonds & funds; Sales personnel--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Costumes;

Tacoma Credit Women were active members throughout the Tacoma community. They sponsored and hosted events for service men through the United Service Organization Travelers Aid Society. View of Tacoma Credit Women, members of the Tacoma Retail Credit Association.

Women--Organizations--Tacoma; Women--Social life--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits; Tacoma Retail Credit Association (Tacoma);

The War Finance Committee gets ready for opening day of the 6th War Bond Drive. Pierce County is expected to reach their quota of $17,400,000 in the next three weeks. Left to right view of War Finance Committee members; Fred C. Osmers, Viola C. Davis, James H. March and Violet J. Devlin (T. Times, 11/17/44, p. 1).

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Posters;

The Minute Maids would show up unannounced to luncheons and gatherings and sell war stamps and bonds to the public. They are wearing traditional dresses and halo hats with a "V" for victory emblem. In their boxes they carry the bonds and stamps. Five unidentified Minute Maids stand proudly as they get ready for the 6th War Fund Drive.

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Costumes; Sales personnel--Tacoma;