This publicity photograph of the Tacoma based rock band "The Wailers" was taken in May of 1962 around the time that they recorded their definative version of "Louie, Louie" with Rockin' Robin Roberts. L to R: Buck Ormsby, Mark Marush, Mike Burk, Richard Dangel, Kent Morrill. The Boys from Tacoma hit nationally while still in high school with their release in 1959 of "Tall Cool One," followed by their album "The Fabulous Wailers." Although they travelled east to appear with the Alan Freed Show and American Bandstand, they soon returned to their roots in the Northwest to record on their own label, Etiquette Records. Most of the credit for "Louie, Louie," over the years, has gone to the rival Oregon band The Kingsmen, who recorded their uncopyrighted arrangement in 1963. Richard Dangel died on December 3, 2002, two days after his last concert. TPL-8387 Photograph ordered by Lucille Morrill.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ormsby, Buck; Marush, Mark; Burk, Mike; Dangel, Richard; Morrill, Kent;

The Boys from Tacoma, the fabulous "Wailers." The Tacoma based rock band released their first hit record while still in high school. In 1959, the instrumental "Tall Cool One" hit the national top 10. The 45 was followed by a hit album "The Fabulous Wailers" and the unique Northwest sound of the group became a national favorite. The Wailers were one of the groups directly responsible for the 60's rock explosion in the Northwest. They influenced rock legends Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, George Harrison of the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and were the sound of the Northwest long before Nirvana and grunge rock put Seattle on the map. Pictured left to right are Buck Ormsby (bass, guitar), Richard (Rich) Dangel, drummer Mike Burk, Mark Marush (tenor saxophone) and Kent Morrill (keyboard and lead vocals.) (www.thefabulouswailers.com) Photograph ordered by Lucille Morrill.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ormsby, Buck; Dangel, Richard; Burk, Mike; Marush, Mark; Morrill, Kent;

Publicity for the legendary rock band "The Wailers." The band from Tacoma formed in 1959 and performed together for 10 years, defining and creating the Northwest rock sound. The blues and soul influenced band hit the national top 10 with their first release, the instrumental "Tall Cool One." The band created a unique sound with saxophone, keyboard, guitars, drums and vocals, first supplied by Kent Morrill, and later supplemented by Gail Harris (who started with the band as a 13 year old chanteuse from Puyallup with a voice likened to Tina Turner), Rockin' Robin Roberts and the girl backup trio The Marshans. The boys wearing the short haired, clean cut rock look of the early sixties are, left to right, Buck Ormsby, Richard (Rich) Dangel, Mike Burk, Mark Marush and Kent Morrill. (www.thefabulouswailers.com) Photograph ordered by Lucille Morrill.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ormsby, Buck; Dangel, Richard; Burk, Mike; Marush, Mark; Morrill, Kent;

Publicity for The Boys from Tacoma, the fabulous "Wailers." Formed in 1959, the band performed together for 10 years. Unhappy with the way they were handled by the major record companies, they returned to their Northwest roots. In 1961 Kent Morrill, Buck Ormsby and Rockin' Robin Roberts formed the first alternative independent record label owned by members of a performing band, Etiquette Records. Their material was then self recorded and self promoted. They produced a number of other musical acts as well. In 1962, they released, with Rockin' Robin, the definitive version of "Louie Louie," the revolutionary rock song once considered as the state song of Washington. Unfortunately, most of the credit for this arrangement went to The Kingsmen, a rival band from Portland, Oregon, that recorded the uncopyrighted version. Pictured left to right are Buck Ormsby, Richard (Rich) Dangel, Mike Burk, Mark Marush and Kent Morrill. (www.thefabulouswailers.com) Photograph ordered by Lucille Morrill.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ormsby, Buck, Dangel, Richard; Burk, Mike; Marush, Mark; Morrill, Kent;

Publicity for Tacoma rock band "The Wailers." Pictured left to right are Buck Ormsby, Mark Marush, Mike Burk (in rear), Richard (Rich) Dangel and Kent Morrill. As early as 1957, talented high school pianist and vocalist Kent Morrill was jamming with local bands. He attended a jam at McChord Air Force Base near Tacoma at Rich Dangel's house. The two formed the original band with Mike Burk on drums, Mark Marush on saxophone and John Greek (replaced after the first 45 by Buck Ormsby.) In the early days of rock, there were no real sound systems so the band lowered its volume so that Morrill's acoustic piano and rich rocking vocals could be heard. Rich Dangel wrote the Wailers' first top ten hit "Tall Cool One" which exploded while the boys were still in high school. They were on their way to the east coast for performances with the Alan Freed Show and American Bandstand. (www. thefabulouswailers.com) Photograph ordered by Lucille Morrill.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ormsby, Buck; Marush, Mark; Burk, Mike; Dangel, Richard; Morrill, Kent;

Night exposure on May 4, 1962, believed to be Lakewood's National Bank of Washington's newer branch at the Villa Plaza Shopping Center. Located in the northern section of the shopping center, 60 feet off Gravelly Lake Dr., it would be officially opened in a "bankwarming" on May 12, 1962. Designed by noted architects Lea, Pearson & Richards, the two-story tall structure would have a white precast tile with marble aggregate exterior. Benches, small circular fountain, and landscaping accentuated the bank's modern look. Photograph ordered by National Bank of Washington. (TNT 9-13-61, A-8, TNT 5-9-62, B-4

National Bank of Washington (Lakewood); Banks--Lakewood;

ca. 1926. The photograph is labelled "Members and Faculty. Epworth League Institute. Epworth Heights Stadium. 1926." The "Epworth League Institute" was a youth order of the Methodist Episcopal Church founded in 1889. Its purpose was to help develop young church members in their religious life. Camp meetings were an important part of their summer activities. For this reason, the Cincinatti Camp Meeting Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church owned a 40 acre camp ground and assembly area outside of the city called Epworth Heights. It was often the travel destination of Methodist youth groups from Tacoma, Seattle and surrounding areas. The area fell out of use during the Depression. "Epworth" refers to the boyhood home in England of John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement. (WSHS)

Epworth League Institute (Tacoma); Epworth Heights Stadium (Epworth Heights); Religious retreats--Epworth Heights; Religious meetings--Epworth Heights;

The family of Dr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Schaeffer gathered at the Lakewood home of Dr. Schaeffer on June 12, 1962, to celebrate the Schaeffer's golden wedding anniversary. Mrs. Schaeffer is wearing a luxurious flower lei, possibly of carnations. Outdoor view of the Schaeffers and guests; Dr. and Mrs. Schaeffer seated on lawn chairs in front row. Their grandchildren came from near and far to honor their grandparents. Front row, L-R, are grandchildren: Anne Hopping, Wendy Hopping, Mary Grace Schaeffer. Back row, L-R, are grandchildren: Peggy Hopping, Marion Hopping, Gregory Schaeffer, Sarah Schaeffer, and Nancy Faye. Photograph ordered by Wm. D. Hopping, Sr. (TNT 6-17-62, D-1)

Schaeffer, Ralph C.; Schaeffer, Ralph C.--Family; Anniversaries--Lakewood;

ca. 1962. Sermons from Science building believed to be located at Seattle World's Fair, 1962. This is thought to be one of the buildings in the six-acre US Science Pavilion. The Science Pavilion unexpectedly became one of the Fair's most popular sites as the Russian launchings of Sputnik I & II sparked interest in Americans in the race for the stars. The Sermons from Science exhibit, demonstrating the compatibility of science and religion, would also travel to the 1964 NY World's Fair and to Expo 67.

Seattle Worlds Fair (Seattle); Exhibitions--Seattle; Exhibition buildings--Seattle;

Three drivers stand by their GMC trucks parked outside the Home Service Co./Supreme Cleaners building on Center St. on June 19, 1962. Jack Hersey was the president of the laundry and cleaning operation that advertised dependable laundering and lusterized dry cleaning. Tacoma Superior Laundry and Pantorium Supreme Cleaners were part of the Home Service Co. Photograph ordered by Irwin-Jones Motor Co.

Home Service Laundry Co. (Tacoma); Supreme Cleaners & Dyers (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Mortie Dutra, the pro at the Grays Harbor Country Club, takes a swing for the camera in June of 1925. He was competing in the Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) open tournament, which began on June 19, 1925. The tournament would run through June 27th and include the open, amateur, women's and Class B competitions. (TNT 6/19/1925, pg. 1) (WSHS)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Golf--Tacoma--1920-1930; Golfers--Tacoma--1920-1930; Golfers--Clothing & dress--1920-1930; Dutra, Mortie;

Waders enjoy the cool waters of the Tilton River in July, 1962. Others prefer to sit on the somewhat rocky shores to observe. This photograph was taken in the Morton area of north central Lewis County. St. Regis Paper Co.'s policy was to open up company lands for picnicking, camping, boating, with access provided to suitable areas. Earlier in 1962 the company had cleared and set up the Indian Hole recreation park for swimming and camping on a pleasant bend in the river with a natural beach. This family playground was equipped with fireplaces and sanitation and maintained by the company. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. (1962 St. Regis Paper Co. Annual Report, p. 24)

Wading; Tilton River (Wash).; St. Regis Paper Co. (Morton);

A neatly lettered sign points the way to the Indian Hole Recreation Area, courtesy of the St. Regis Paper Co's Logging & Forestry Division. Traffic appears to be moving steadily on the country road at the time this July, 1962, photograph was taken. Acres of evergreens cover the nearby hillsides. The Indian Hole Recreation Area, near Morton, was one of the sites across the country set up for picnicking and camping by St. Regis. The company maintained the park and provided sanitation facilities and fireplaces. Photograph of the Mineral-Morton area ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. (1962 St. Regis Paper Co. Annual Report, p.24)

Signs (Notices); Automobile driving; St. Regis Paper Co. (Morton);

Man in hard hat surveys acres of firs in this July, 1962, photograph. Some of the land on the hillsides appear to have already been harvested. Several downed firs and tree stumps are mingled with new growth. This is probably land belonging to St. Regis Paper Co.'s Mineral-Morton logging facilities. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.

Forests; Firs; Tree stumps; Logs;

There are snow traces on the mountain looming above acres of firs planted on hillsides in this July, 1962, photograph. This is land owned by St. Regis Paper Co. in the Mineral-Morton area of north central Lewis County. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.

Mountains--Washington--1960-1970; Forests; Firs;

Truck #520 is loaded with logs and on its way to St. Regis' Tacoma plant in July, 1962. The harvested logs were taken from the company's tree farms in the Mineral-Morton area. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. This picture was used in the St. Regis Paper Co.'s 1962 Annual Report. (1962 St. Regis Paper Co. Annual Report, p. 25)

Trucks--1960-1970; Logs; St. Regis Paper Co. (Mineral);

Three men, employees of St. Regis Paper Co., stand before part of the company's Mineral-Morton tree operations, in this July, 1962, photograph. The man in the center is G. Boyce Wadsworth who would retire in the mid-80s as Logging Superintendent and the man on the far right is believed to be Robert L. Martin, St. Regis' logging and forestry manager. A snow-capped Mount Rainier looms in the background. Logs harvested from this area would be sent to Tacoma for processing. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. (Wadsworth identification supplied by viewer)

Forests; Firs; Mountains--Washington--1960-1970; St. Regis Paper Co. (Mineral); Wadsworth, G. Boyce;

A fleet of six new International Harvester trucks on display at Dougherty & Zion, logging and general contractors, 3410 Lincoln Avenue, on July 28, 1962. Extra wheels are loaded on top along with the hitch. These International Harvester units were to be used for hauling massive logs from various logging operations. See D135351-3 for photograph of truck in use. Photograph ordered by International Harvester Co.

Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970; International Harvester Co. (Tacoma);

View of structural steel in new I.B.M. building, taken on July 30, 1962. Groundbreaking had occurred on January 4, 1962, at I.B.M.'s new location at 9th & G Sts., across from the County-City Building. The International Business Machines Corporation would move from its Tacoma Avenue North location to So. 9th St. in 1963. The I.B.M. offices would be on the first floor of the multi-storied contemporary steel and concrete building. A progress photograph taken in late July, 1962, shows the structural steel frame of the building. Star Iron & Steel furnished 208 tons of structural steel for the project. It was designed by the Tacoma architectural firm of Nelson, Krona, Wilson & Ziegler with construction by the Merit Company. A large sign placed on the side of the unfinished building indicates that the building would be fully air conditioned; the $400,000 building would be the first fully air conditioned commercial office center in Tacoma. Additionally, it would be completely fireproof. The I.B.M. Building would be dedicated on June 19, 1963. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co. (TNT 1-4-62, p. 9)

International Business Machines (Tacoma); Progress photographs--1960-1970; Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Dirt pours out of the opened clam shovel which is suspended by thin cables in this July 31, 1962, photograph taken at Graystone of Tacoma. The shovel is believed to have been manufactured by the Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma. Star Iron built cranes and specialized equipment to handle everything from salmon to missiles; their products were used in WWll to help clear the Pearl Harbor disaster. Its crane capacities ranged to more than 350 tons. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery;

The leading golfers of the Pacific Coast gathered in Tacoma for the Pacific Northwest Golf Association open event, which kicked off the morning of June 19, 1925 at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club links. Harold Sampson, of Burlingame Club in California, was photographed prior to being recalled by his organization as a result of the rejection of the entry of fellow club member Abe Espinosa. (TNT 6/19/1925, pg. 1) (WSHS)

Golfers--1920-1930; Golfers--Clothing & dress--1920-1930; Sampson, Harold; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Golf--Tacoma--1920-1930;

August 15, 1962, studio photograph of model of Harbor Marina Yacht Basin. Model includes miniature sailboats, cruisers, and boathouses. According to a sign on side of the model, Bittman & Sanders were the marina's architects. The $1,000,000 marina on the Hylebos Waterway would be built on 25 acres and have covered moorage for 325 boats, dry storage for 200 and 18 sailboat slips. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on August 15, 1962, at the 4424 Marine View Dr. location. (TNT 8-15-62, A-16)

Models; Architectural models;

Dave Black, of Vancouver B.C., posed on the links June 18, 1925 for the front page of the News Tribune, wearing fashionable golf attire, including argyle socks. Mr. Black was in town for the Pacific Northwest Golf Association's open tournament, held at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club. (TNT 6/19/1925, pg. 1) (WSHS)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Golf--Tacoma--1920-1930; Golfers--Tacoma--1920-1930; Golfers--Clothing & dress--1920-1930; Black, Dave;

Youngsters 9-17 gathered at the First Assembly of God Church at 1121 So. "G" (now Altheimer) on August 22, 1962, for a missionary convention. View of approximately 300 children and older members in church's sanctuary, including many in the extended balcony. The First Assembly of God was host to the Western Washington Missionette Convention of the Assemblies of God. Missionettes are girls age 9-17 whose aim it is to help missionaries at home and abroad by supplying clothing, literature and visual aids. (TNT 8-18-62, p. 4)

Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Religious meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; First Assembly of God (Tacoma); Churches--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Phil Taylor of Victoria, wearing sports jacket, tie and knickers, was in town on June 19, 1925 to compete in the Pacific Northwest Golf Association open tournament at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club links. (TNT 6/19/1925, pg. 1) (WSHS)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Golf--Tacoma--1920-1930; Golfers--Tacoma--1920-1930; Golfers--Clothing & dress--1920-1930; Taylor, Phil;

W.E. ("Bill") Dalgleish of Tacoma was one of the leaders after the first day of competition, June 19, 1925, at the 27th annual Pacific Northwest Golf Association open tournament held at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club links. Mr. Dalgleish was the head pro at the site of the event. He would eventually finish at 309 strokes for the tournament, 14 behind the winner, Seattle pro Jack Hueston. The Tacoma Country & Golf Club was founded in 1894 and is one of the oldest golf clubs in the United States. (TNT 6/19/1925, pg. 1; Tacoma Sunday Ledger 6-21-25, p. 1,4-article) (WSHS)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Golf--Tacoma--1920-1930; Golfers--Tacoma--1920-1930; Golfers--Clothing & dress--1920-1930; Dalgleish, W.E.;

Osborne-McCann Pontiac-Cadillac, general view of dealership. This September, 1962, photograph shows new Pontiacs in showroom, Cadillacs and other automobiles in carport area. Chair-link fencing set up in front of showroom windows. The 1625 South Tacoma Way address had previously been the location of the Irwin-Jones Motor Co. Truck Department until 1954 and the Rowland Pontiac Cadillac Center until 1957. Osborn-McCann moved to Fife in 2004 after 46 years in Tacoma. TPL-9230

Osborn-McCann Pontiac-Cadillac, Inc. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1960-1970; Pontiac automobile; Electric signs--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Osborne-McCann Pontiac-Cadillac, view of service lot from the northwest. Many 1950s to early 1960s automobiles are parked in back of the dealership. Cars were still quite large and roomy at that time. There is a motorcycle trike with company name on it in the rear and a Cadillac Coupe de Ville with front body damage at right center. TPL-9231

Osborn-McCann Pontiac-Cadillac, Inc. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1960-1970; Automobiles--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Reinforced concrete exterior of G.W. Paulson Co. store. Employees of the G.W. Paulson Co., floor decorators, stand in front of company delivery vans on September 14, 1962. Paulson's had been located at 1224 Martin Luther King Jr. Way (then South "K" St.) since October, 1954. According to their ad in the 1962 City Directory, the G.W. Paulson Co. had been serving the Northwest since 1921. They were known for their "Beautiful Floors" of linoleum carpets as well as formica and floor tile. They handled both residential and commercial installations and would gladly call on customers with samples. G.W. Paulson's was managed by Robert D. Paulson. The firm had placed a full page ad in the News Tribune's 9-20-62 edition to alert customers of their newly remodeled and expanded store. Among additions were a custom carpet department, over-the-counter tile department and a commercial sales room. Photograph ordered by G.W. Paulson Co. (TNT ad 9-20-62, A-9)

G.W. Paulson Co. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Exterior of Perry G. Keithley Junior High (now Middle) School. The school is located in the Franklin Pierce School District. View of school located at 12324 - 12th Ave. So. in the Parkland area taken on September 20, 1962. Covered walkways appear to connect the one-story classroom units of this new school. Built at a cost of $13.70 per square foot, the school was named for pioneer Franklin Pierce administrator, Perry G. Keithley. Keithley, who was an honored guest at the school's dedication on March 6, 1962, was once the youngest school superintendent in the state. The junior high is the second of its kind built in the Franklin Pierce school district; the other is Morris Ford. Photograph ordered by Lea, Pearson & Richards, architects. (TNT 3-2-62, p. 7)

Perry G. Keithley Junior High School (Parkland); Public schools--Parkland--1960-1970;