Mayor Harry P. Cain takes delivery of his all new 1946 Pontiac in early February, 1946, from Tacoma Auto Sales, who ordered this for publicity. Tacoma Auto Sales, located on Commerce St., provided sales and service for Pontiacs and Cadillacs. ALBUM 13.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Auto Sales Co. (Tacoma); Pontiac automobile;

A uniformed Harry P. Cain in the Mayor's office in (Old) City Hall, shortly after his return from Europe. A Christmas tree, dripping in tinsel, is in the background. Framed photographs fill the wall behind Lt. Col. Cain. He had interrupted his mayoral duties to join the US Army in 1943 and fought in the European theater. ALBUM 13.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Military uniforms--United States; Christmas trees--Tacoma;

In December of 1945 Mayor Harry P. Cain returned to Tacoma to once again take up his mayoral duties. In 1943 he had taken a leave of absence from his elected office to enter the Army as a major. He left the city in the capable hands of C. Val Fawcett, who had previously served as Commissioner of Finance. By the end of the war Mayor Cain had risen in rank to Lieutenant Colonel. Once back in office he served as mayor of Tacoma until June 15, 1946, when he chose to run for the U.S. Senate. Album 13.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Military uniforms--United States;

A highly touted and, according to the Tacoma News Tribune, "acrimonious" debate was held on March 11, 1946, between current Mayor Harry P. Cain and mayoral candidate Paul Olson at Jason Lee Junior High. It was standing room only as 1,300 seated and an additional 300 standing persons packed the building. Mayor Cain, speaking in support of C. Val Fawcett, accused Olson of accepting a $2,500 check from contractor Elvind Anderson for Congressman John Coffee as a bribe to get Ft. Lewis work in 1941. Olson, the former secretary to Representative Coffee, rejected the accusation, contending that the check was merely a congressional campaign contribution. Olson lost the election the following day to C. Val Fawcett, the son of former mayor Angelo V. Fawcett, by a margin of 523 votes. (TNT 3-12-46, p. 1)

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Debates--Tacoma; Olson, Paul A.;

Mayor Harry P. Cain debates mayorial candidate Paul Olson at Jason Lee Junior High School on March 11, 1946, the day before general elections. Retiring Mayor Cain had accused Olson of accepting a $2500 check from contractor Elvind Anderson for Congressman John Coffee as a bribe to get Ft. Lewis work in 1941. Olson was the former secretary to Representative Coffee. Tacoma contractor, and former mayoral candidate, Anderson contended that the $2500 check was for assistance in winning the one million dollar Army contract. Olson indicated that the check was a congressional campaign contribution. (TNT 3-12-46, p. 1) ALBUM 13.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Debates--Tacoma;

Acting Mayor Val Fawcett, far right in photo, greets veterans returning on the transport USS Admiral Coontz on October 10, 1945. L to R: Sgts. Robert Kusek, Ole Leland and Robert Breen, Lt. John Watkins, Capt. Kenneth Peterson. The five were part of the 4,609 troops arriving from Okinawa and debarking at the Port of Tacoma. Army convoys would whisk the veterans to Northeast Fort Lewis for processing and freedom. (T. Times 10-10-45, p. 1) ALBUM 14. TPL-10385

Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Kusek, Robert; Leland, Ole; Breen, Robert; Watkins, John; Peterson, Kenneth; Shaking hands--Tacoma;

Colonel Harry P. Cain attends a Halloween Party. He has recently returned from his tour of duty in Europe in the fall of 1945. He is wearing his uniform and combat boots. His wife, Marjorie Cain, is seated second from the left.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Group portraits; Banquets;

Col. Harry P. Cain and wife Marjorie were guests at a Halloween party in 1945. Cain had interrupted his mayoral duties to enlist in the US Army and fight in the European theater. The uniformed Col. Cain is pictured seated in the center of the photograph; Marjorie Cain, draped in fur, is seated second from left. Col. Cain would resume his duties as mayor shortly after. ALBUM 13

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Banquets;

American Legion honoring gold star mothers. Mothers who have sons in the armed forces were honored at the American Legion in early September of 1944. Those women who have lost their sons in the armed forces received gold star awards. F. D. Richardson, Post Commander and Acting Mayor, Val Fawcett (center) were both present at ceremony. Names appear in newspaper (T. Times, 9/8/44, p. 1). ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Patriotic societies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Memorial rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Commemorations--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Legion Tacoma Post No. 138 (Tacoma);

Acting Mayor Val Fawcett, center in bow tie, posed with the launching party aboard the boat " American Girl " at the Old Town dock on Sunday, July 23, 1944. A blessing was bestowed by Father Henry J. Schultheis of Bellarmine High on the 106-foot long, completely refrigerated tuna fishing boat built by Petrich Shipbuilding. Mrs. Lucille Machado, wife of the 23-year-old skipper Joe Machado, was the ship's sponsor and christened her with the traditional bottle of spirits. Others aboard during the ceremony included Harvey and Martin Petrich, Captain Joe Machado, co-owner Joe Alves. Ordered by Petrich Shipbuilding Company. ALBUM 14 (T.Times 7-24-44, p. 2-article; TNT 7-24-44, p. 1-article)

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Petrich, Martin; Petrich, Harvey; Machado, Joe; Machado, Lucille; Alves, Joe; Schultheis, Henry J.; Priests--Tacoma;

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.;

Governor Mon C. Wallgren makes his Inaugural Address on the north steps of the State Legislative (Capitol) Building on Inauguration Day, 1945. Members of the House and Senate, 150 National Guardsmen, and the Olympia High School Band line the steps flanking the new governor. A crowd of 5000 watched the proceedings. View of Governor Wallgren behind flag-decked platform; he asked for a change in the state liquor laws to serve liquor by the drink. (TNT 1-9-45, p. 14, 1-11-45, p. 1) (scanned from original negative, no print on file)

Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961; Public speaking--Olympia; Legislative Building (Olympia);

Governor Mon C. Wallgren takes the oath of office on the steps of the State Legislative (Capitol) Building on Inauguration Day, 1945. He was sworn in by Chief Justice Walter B. Beals on January 10, 1945, as 5000 watched the outdoor ceremony. Instead of the customary joint session between the House and Senate in House chambers, the new governor chose to have the inauguration day ceremonies outdoors where more could observe. (TNT 1-09-45, p. 14, 1-11-45, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961; Oaths--Olympia; Beals, Walter B.; Judges; Legislative Building (Olympia);

Governor Mon C. Wallgren marching down the steps of the State Legislative (Capitol) Building on Inauguration Day, January 10, 1945. Unlike previous inaugurations which were held in a joint session of the House and Senate, Mr. Wallgren's occurred outdoors on a flag-decked platform near the Capitol steps. 150 state guardsmen were in attendance, in uniform with fixed bayonets, and formed an aisle six feet wide from the doors of the building to the inaugural platform. Governor Wallgren was escorted to the platform by members of the legislature. Wallgren was one of the few men in history to serve as a U.S. Representative, a U.S. Senator, and as a governor. He served as governor until 1949 and was succeeded by his predecessor, Arthur B. Langlie. ALBUM 10. (TNT 1-09-45, p. 14, 1-11-45, p. 1)

Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961; Legislative Building (Olympia);

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.;

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.;

Pierce County Prosecutor Thor Tollefson, wife Eva and two girls feeding the ducks at a local lake on March 15, 1944. Younger girl is daughter Karley Susan Tollefson; older is daughter Rosemary "Tollie" Tollefson. Thor Tollefson would be heading off to Washington D.C. in two years as a Representative from Washington State; he would remain there for a total of nine terms. ALBUM 4. (Additional identification provided by a family member)

Tollefson, Thor C., 1901-1982; Tollefson, Thor C., 1901-1982--Family; Tollefson, Eva; Tollefson, Karley; Tollefson, Rosemary; Ducks;

Wendell Willkie, 1940 Republican Presidential candidate and titular party head, and Mrs. Willkie in an open automobile after the Pierce County Republican Club's 1944 Lincoln Day dinner at the Masonic Temple where Mr. Willkie gave the main address. Curious onlookers of all ages surround the vehicle. This was not Mr. Willkie's first time in Tacoma; in 1940 during his presidential campaign, he traveled on the "Willkie Special" train throughout Oregon and Washington and made a brief one-hour stop. During his short stay in Tacoma, he was able to speak to throngs at Lincoln High School and the depot, tour the Osgood-Wheeler plant, and stop at his downtown campaign office. (T.Times, 2-12-44, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

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

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;

1940 Republican Presidential candidate Wendell Willkie and Tacoma Times staff members in front of the Times office while Mr. Willkie was in Tacoma to address Pierce County Republican Club's Lincoln Day dinner at the Masonic Temple. Mr. Willkie, in glasses, is apparently examining a bound volume of the newspaper. It was not his first time in Tacoma as he had made a brief stop in 1940 while campaigning. (T. Times. 2-12-44, p. 1)

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Tacoma Times Publishing Co. (Tacoma);

Wendell Willkie meets staff members at the Tacoma Times. Editor E.T. Short is at far left in photo. Mr. Willkie, the 1940 Republican Presidential nominee, was in town for the day to address the Pierce County Republican Club's Lincoln Day Dinner. In addition to the dinner and meeting with local civic leaders, Mr. Willkie also spoke to the American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post #2. (T. Times, 2-10-44, p. 1, T. Times 2-12-44, p. 1)

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Short, Edgar T.; Tacoma Times Publishing Co. (Tacoma);

In February of 1944, Wendell Willkie (far right) while visiting the Tacoma Times at their plant at 919 Market Street was photographed shaking hands with editor E.T.Short. Standing in the background center was Times publisher Frank W. Power; the other man far left is not identified. Mr. Willkie, the defeated 1940 Republican Presidential candidate, was planning another run at the nomination in 1944 and was in town to address a Lincoln Day gathering at the Masonic Temple. Veteran newsman E.T. Short was known to be critical of Mr. Willkie's political stands. Wendell Willkie did not receive the support he expected in the 1944 Republican race and withdrew early; he died suddenly of heart problems a few months later in October of 1944. (T. Times, 2-12-44, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Short, Edgar T.; Power, Frank W.;

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;

1940 Republican Presidential candidate Wendell Willkie shakes hands with Tacoma Times publisher Frank W. Power at the Times office. Mr. Willkie was in Tacoma to address the Pierce County Republican Club's Lincoln Day dinner at the Masonic Temple. Mr. Power also took the time to introduce Mr. Willkie to his staff, including longtime editor, E.T. Short. (T. Times, 2-12-44, p. 1)

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Power, Frank W.; Tacoma Times Publishing Co. (Tacoma); Guests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Shaking hands--Tacoma;

1940 Republican Presidential candidate Wendell Willkie and publisher Frank W. Power in front of Tacoma Times office while Mr. Willkie was in Tacoma to address the Pierce County Republican Club's Lincoln Day dinner at the Masonic Temple. Mr. Willkie also was able to speak to other Times employees, including longtime editor E.T.Short. (T. Times, 2-12-44, p. 1)

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Power, Frank W.; Tacoma Times Publishing Co. (Tacoma);

Wendell Willkie, 1940 Republican Presidential nominee and titular head of the party, with two men at the Tacoma Times office in February, 1944. Mr. Willkie was in Tacoma to address the Pierce County Republican Club's 1944 Lincoln Day dinner at the Masonic Temple. He is seated closest to the window with a cigarette in his hand. Headlines from the Seattle P-I and Tacoma Times newspapers placed on the table continue to report the latest war news indicating Rome beachheads were in peril due to Nazi attacks. (T.Times, 2-12-44, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Newspapers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Newspaper headlines;

On Friday, February 11, 1944, Sgt. Norma Oaks of the Tacoma Marine Corps recruiting office visited the offices of the News Tribune to file a story about the first anniversary of the Marine Corps Women's Reserve. While at the newspaper's headquarters she was introduced to the man who wanted to be her next "Commander in Chief", Wendell L. Willkie. Mr. Willkie was in town to deliver the keynote address at the Pierce County Republican Club's 1944 Lincoln Day dinner at the Masonic Temple as part of his campaign to be elected President. Sgt. Oaks wanted the newspaper to write a story about the Marine Corps Women's Reserve, and their need for more women between the aged of 20 and 36 to sign up. (T. Times, 2-10-44, p. 1, T. Times, 2-12-44, p. 1)

Willkie, Wendell, 1892-1944; Marines (Military personnel);

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, 1940 Republican Presidential candidate, chats with Washington First Lady Evelyn Langlie during the Pierce County Republican Club's Lincoln Day Dinner at the Masonic Temple. Governor Arthur Langlie would have the privilege of introducing Mr. Willkie to the thousands in attendance on February 11, 1944. Approximately 1700 had obtained tickets for the banquet in the Fellowship Hall while another 350 ate in the roof garden area with an additional 2000 in the theatre. All would be able to hear Mr. Willkie speaking through the use of the public address system. (T.Times 2-10-44, p. 1, T.Times 2-12-44, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

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

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;