Making new friends is a part of summer camp and these three boys, posed with their camp counselor in July of 1969, were no exception. Jeff Hathaway, Carl Anderson and Bill Middleton (L-R) were three of the 90 campers at Camp Seymour that week. Thanks to the cooperative efforts of the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. and the United Good Neighbors (UGN), boys were able to enjoy swimming, canoeing, crafts, and many other fun activities. 21-year-old Jean Gaba, a junior at the University of Puget Sound, was their counselor. A French-speaking native of the Central African Republic, he was part of the camp's "International Counselor Brigade," joining Kazu Matsuda of Japan and Athanasios Foukos of Greece. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 7-20-69, A-28)

Camp Seymour (Glen Cove); Camping--Glen Cove; Gaba, Jean; Hathaway, Jeff; Anderson, Carl; Middleton, Bill;

Eager hands reach for letters from home as a Camp Seymour staffer reads off campers' names on July 15, 1969. These boys were attending summer camp courtesy of the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. and the YMCA. For many, it was the first time away from home. Handling mail call was Bruce Knox, director of Camp Seymour. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 7-20-69, A-28)

Camp Seymour (Glen Cove); Camping--Glen Cove; Boys--Glen Cove; Correspondence; Knox, Bruce;

Cheerleading camp. About 90 cheerleaders gathered at the University of Puget Sound in mid-July of 1969 for several days of cheerleading camp. Wearing their respective school cheer outfits, the junior high and high school pepsters hailing from Washington and Idaho posed in front of the university's music building. They would learn new skills and brush up on old ones during the camp. Color photograph ordered by International Cheerleading Foundation, Kansas City, MO.

Cheerleading--Tacoma--1960-1970; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1960-1970;

Young campers and 19-year-old Kazu Matsuda, staff counselor from Tokyo (in foreground), tote a canoe down the ramp at Camp Seymour in July of 1969. Located in Glen Cove, some 30 minutes from Tacoma, the YMCA-run campgrounds were first established in 1905 on property owned by W.W. Seymour. Mr. Seymour would eventually deed 150 acres to the YMCA for the sole purpose of boys camping. In 1969 Camp Seymour would be used on behalf of many underprivileged youngsters to allow them to experience the joys of summer camping and outdoor activities. Camp counselor Matsuda was part of the "International Counselor Brigade" at Camp Seymour that summer; he was a college student at Monmouth College in Illinois. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 7-20-69, A-28)

Camp Seymour (Glen Cove); Camping--Glen Cove; Canoes--Glen Cove; Matsuda, Kazu;

A Slead Tonnesen Construction employee gazes out of the open door of his Koehring heavy duty backhoe on July 14, 1969, at a No. 49th & Baltimore excavation worksite. The machine's 4-yard bucket appears suspended in mid-scoop. Slead Tonnesen was a Tacoma utilities contractor. Photograph ordered by Slead Tonnesen.

Slead Tonnesen Construction Co. (Tacoma); Excavation--Tacoma--1960-1970; Machinery; Tracklaying vehicles--Tacoma;

Dirt is being poured into a waiting Ford truck bed by the 4-yard bucket of the Koehring heavy duty backhoe on July 14, 1969. Excavation work was being performed by the Tacoma utilities contractor Slead Tonnesen Co. at the worksite located at No. 49th & Baltimore. Photograph ordered by Slead Tonnesen Construction Co.

Slead Tonnesen Construction Co. (Tacoma); Excavation--Tacoma--1960-1970; Machinery; Tracklaying vehicles--Tacoma; Ford trucks;

Russ Dunmire Oldsmobile, general view of agency building from across rain soaked South Tacoma Way. Two men are picketing the dealership at left center in July of 1969. Several 1950s and 60s automobiles, trucks and vans parked at curb. Although this photograph was taken in July, a large sign remained in the dealership's window advertising "Olds Spring Fashion Show." Photograph ordered by General Motors, Portland.

Russ Dunmire Oldsmobile, Inc. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1960-1970; Signs (Notices); Pickets--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Donations of clean, usable clothing were being accepted in front of Bldg. 1 on McChord AFB in July of 1969. A large white bin was provided so that donors could "send a kid to camp" by giving camping gear and outdoor clothing to outfit those in need. Four children, representing the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies and Girl Scouts, are in the process of donating collected clothing for this worthy project. This was Operation Summershoe, a project of the McChord AFB, scheduled to put sturdy shoes on the feet of disadvantaged youth so that they could fully participate in summer camp. In addition to shoes, warm jackets, sleeping bags and other camping gear would be solicited. Drop boxes would also be placed at the base commissary, post exchange, main gate and housing. Photograph ordered by Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 6-27-69, B-8)

Gifts; Boy Scouts (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Girl Scouts; Signs (Notices);

Tacoma Centennial. The gigantic cast of "By These Waters," composed of some 593 local people, accepts accolades on closing night, July 5, 1969. The historical pageant, held at Lincoln Bowl, entertained audiences with 18 episodes and a grand finale. The 1 1/2 hour program featured the international famous "Dancing Waters," (shown above) which had premiered at the Seattle World's Fair in 1962. Attendees were able to get a good view of all the activity occuring on the custom-made 200-foot stage. Color photograph ordered by the Tacoma Centennial. (TNT 5-11-69, A-28, TNT 6-27-69, p. 1)

Tacoma Centennial (Tacoma); Centennial celebrations--Tacoma; Historical pageants--Tacoma; Lincoln Bowl (Tacoma);

Centennial Queen and her court. On July 2, 1969, Queen Sally Hagen addressed the audience of "By These Waters," an historical pageant with hundreds participating held at Lincoln Bowl. She and the six princesses were escorted by members of the military. Mrs. Hagen was selected as queen of the centennial celebration on June 28, 1969, the evening of Tacoma's impressive parade. From L-R are princesses Doris Wilcox, Sally Centenari, Julie Birge, Queen Sally, Betty Frye, Elaine Burt and Celia Stearns. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Centennial. (TNT 6-29-69, A-2)

Hagen, Sally; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Centennial (Tacoma); Centennial celebrations--Tacoma; Burt, Elaine; Birge, Julie; Stearns, Celia; Frye, Betty; Wilcox, Doris; Centenari, Sally; Lincoln Bowl (Tacoma);

Centennial Queen. Sally (Mrs. Richard) Hagen waves graciously to the large audience of the historical pageant "By These Waters" on July 2, 1969. She is a passenger in a horse-drawn carriage passing in front of the costumed performers. Mrs. Hagen was chosen Centennial Queen on the evening of June 28, 1969 with a court of six royal princesses. As Centennial Queen, she would appear and participate in many activities associated with the celebration throughout the year including the dedication of Pier 4 and humanitarian visits to the war wounded at Madigan Army Hospital. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Centennial. (TNT 6-29-69, A-2, TNT 7-2-69, A-1) TPL-9647

Hagen, Sally; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Centennial (Tacoma); Centennial celebrations--Tacoma; Carriages & coaches--Tacoma--1960-1970; Coach drivers; Lincoln Bowl (Tacoma);

Centennial Queen and her court. Seated in a "horseless carriage" on July 2, 1969, is the newly chosen Centennial Queen, Sally Hagen, flanked by her six princesses. She had been crowned on June 28, 1969, at Lincoln Bowl by Secretary of State, Lud Kramer. Posing with Queen Sally are members of her court: (L-R) Julie Birge, Celia Stearns, Betty Frye, the queen, Elaine Burt, Doris Wilcox and Sally Centenari, all residing in Tacoma. Mrs. Hagen would appear and participate in many of the events connected with the Tacoma Centennial throughout the year. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Centennial. (TNT 6-29-69, A-2)

Hagen, Sally; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Centennial (Tacoma); Centennial celebrations--Tacoma; Birge, Julie; Stearns, Celia; Frye, Betty; Burt, Elaine; Wilcox, Doris; Centenari, Sally; Lincoln Bowl (Tacoma);

Presiding over the Tacoma Centennial Celebration held June 28 through July 5, 1969 were Centennial Queen Sally Hagen, 3rd from right, and her six member royal court of princesses. Along with other centennial events, Queen Hagen and her court appeared nightly at the start of the historical pageant, "By These Waters," presented in the Lincoln Bowl. The members of the royal court were: (l to r) Elaine Burt, Julie Birge, Celia Stearns, Betty Frye, Queen Sally, Doris Wilcox, and Sally Centenari. All of the members of the court were from Tacoma. Mrs. Hagen and her husband, Richard, lived at 7645 Pacific Avenue where they managed the Royal Pacific Apartments. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Centennial. (TNT 6-29-69, A-2) TPL-9436

Hagen, Sally; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Centennial (Tacoma); Centennial celebrations--Tacoma; Burt, Elaine; Birge, Julie; Stearns, Celia; Frye, Betty; Wilcox, Doris; Centenari, Sally; Lincoln Bowl (Tacoma);

Studio portrait of Mrs. R.L. Ragland. Mrs. Ragland of 3737 Portland Ave. displays a large trophy with a winged figure as she posed for a formal portrait on July 1, 1969. A tiara and dark cloak complete her ensemble. Photograph ordered by Mrs. R.L. Ragland.

Ragland, R.L.--Family; Awards; Crowns;

Aerial photograph of Tacoma Mall Shopping Center and vicinity in 1969. The area around the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center looked quite different in 1969 as the mall had not expanded to the size it holds in 2006. This view is taken looking across South 48th St. towards the mall with Penney's, Pay Less Drugs, and Nordstrom Best clearly visible. The Bon Marche (now Macy's) is the large red building in back of Nordstrom. The Tacoma Mall Office Building is off to its left and had recently opened. Best Buy and BabiesRus would later be built in the wooded area across So. 48th St. Pine St., which intersects So. 48th St., would later become more developed as the Post Office would build the Evergreen Station closer to So. 38th. The White Front store with large parking lot is already on So. 38th where Michael's would later be situated. In the distance toward the top center of the photograph is the Public Utilities building on So. 35th near Union Ave. Color photograph ordered by Center Offices, Inc.

Aerial views; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma; Tacoma Mall Office Building (Tacoma); J.C. Penney Co. (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Pay Less Drugs (Tacoma); Nordstrom Best (Tacoma); White Front (Tacoma);

1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of No. James and 11th St. neighborhood taken during the summer of 1969. Sixth Avenue is near the top of the photograph, with Highland Hills and Swasey branch library visible. Hunt Junior High School (now Middle School), with its distinct mushroom-shaped cafeteria, is on So. 10th at the top. James St. is running diagonally into the woods from left to right; Harmon is parallel to James and on its right. No. 13th runs nearly horizontal at the bottom of the photograph; No. 11th is the small segment above it which intersects Harmon and James. The small curved portion on the left corner is the 11th & Bridgeview area. The great expanse of woods pictured above has been developed.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma);

1969 Richards stock footage. Nearly lost in a sea of trees is Camp Six. The Camp Six Logging Museum was established in 1964 by logging engineers. Located on a 14-acre site within the Point Defiance Park, Camp Six's mission was to educate the public about the logging era with photographs, paintings, railroad and equipment displays showing how people lived and worked in the logging camps of old. A prime feature is still the Old Number 7 Shay locomotive; it had been retired May of 1964 from the Klickitat Line, the last all-steam logging railroad on the west coast. The Shay was given to Camp Six by the St. Regis Paper Co. The last section of the circular track was completed on June 2, 1969, and the train was to offer rides as soon as volunteer engineers were obtained. Tracks, ties & fittings were donated as well as money to lay rails. The Camp Six museum is staffed by volunteers and admission to the outdoor exhibits is the same in 2005 as in 1964, free. (www.camp-6-museum.org; TNT 6-2-69, p. 25)

Camp Six Logging Museum (Tacoma); Point Defiance Park (Tacoma);

Owen Beach. Owen Beach, located in Point Defiance Park, was as popular in 1969 as it is today in 2006. Local residents could stroll on the beach, dip their toes in icy waters, or simply bask in the sun. A favorite pastime may have been watching sailboats in the bay. The park is named after longtime Metro Parks employee Floyd E. Owen. Photograph ordered by Geoduck Publishing Co.

Beaches--Tacoma; Owen Beach (Tacoma); Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Aerial views;

Point Defiance Park. Aerial view on July 1, 1969, of Camp Six, located in Point Defiance Park. Carved out of the dense forests of Point Defiance Park is the 14-acre Camp Six Museum. The circular track seen above had just been finished and the Old Number 7 Shay locomotive was preparing to offer rides to the public. Established by logging engineers in 1964 as a means to educate people on the state's logging era and preserve the industry's rich history, the Camp Six is still open 36 years after the above picture was taken. Photograph ordered by Geoduck Publishing Co.

Camp Six Logging Museum (Tacoma); Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Aerial views;

1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial 1969 views of neighborhoods around Sixth Ave. and No. 11th St. Sixth Ave. is street towards the top of the July 1, 1969, photograph; Towers Restaurant is large building near the right edge. Hunt Junior High (now Middle School) is on So. 10th with its mushroom-shaped cafeteria clearly visible. No. 11th is the street directly below the large expanse of woods; when it intersects Skyline, it turns into Bridgeview. Streets above Skyline are (top to bottom) Hawthorne, Rose and Lenore. Woods between Sixth Ave. and No. 11th have since been developed.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma); Towers Restaurant (Tacoma);

1969 Richards stock footage. View by air of new Pier 4 at the Port of Tacoma on July 1, 1969. The destroyer USS Parsons (DDG-33) is docked at pier. Long stream of people almost the length of the dock appear to be waiting to perhaps take a tour of the ship. The USS Parsons along with the battleship USS New Jersey visited Tacoma during the city's Centennial celebrations the end of June, 1969. The Parsons was a guided missile destroyer used as an anti-submarine and anti-aircraft vessel. She had sustained a minor accident while easing into Pier 4 on June 30th, smashing the pier's gangway and float. (TNT 7-1-69, p. 2)

Aerial views; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1960-1970; Government vessels--Tacoma; Warships--Tacoma--1960-1970;

The staff of Ward Smith, Inc., mortgage bankers participated in the Tacoma Centennial celebration by donning clothing harking back to the turn-of-the-century. They posed for a group portrait on July 1, 1969, in front of the firm's downtown office, 101 So. 10th St., next door to Western Union. Photograph ordered by Ward Smith, Inc.

Ward Smith, Inc. (Tacoma); Banking--Tacoma; Centennial celebrations--Tacoma;

1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of Tacoma's north end featuring the No. 4th & D St. neighborhood. The Washington State Historical Building is located high above its neighbor, the Stadium Bowl, near the center of the photograph. The French Chateau-styled Stadium High School is on the extreme right edge of photograph.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Washington State Historical Building (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Stadium High School (Tacoma);

1969 Richards stock footage. View by air of the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center and newly built Tacoma Mall Office Building on July 1, 1969. A new addition to the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center was the 6-story Tacoma Mall Office Building, 4301 So. Pine. Designed by Olympia architects Bennett & Johnson and built by Cascade-Olympic Construction, the 2.7 million dollar structure was one of the first new major office buildings to be built in Tacoma in many years. The building was 90,000 square feet of reinforced concrete and came equipped with soundproof walls and air conditioning. Three high-speed elevators could be utilized to transport quickly customers and staff alike. The large lot provided plenty of free parking. It was conveniently located just off Pine St. and like the rest of the mall, freeway access was close by. The Tacoma Mall Office Building is still in service 36 years after its grand opening in March of 1969. Also shown above are the major stores of the Tacoma Mall: the Bon Marche, Nordstrom Best, and J.C. Penney. (TNT 8-4-68, A-11, TNT 10-27-68, B-11)

Aerial views; Tacoma Mall Office Building (Tacoma); Office buildings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma; Bon Marche (Tacoma); Nordstrom Best (Tacoma); J.C. Penney Co. (Tacoma);

1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial look at newer Western Boat Building plant on Hylebos Waterway. The shipbuilding firm had moved to a seven-acre site on Marine View Dr., vacating the temporary quarters at the Port Industrial Yard it had occupied since fire destroyed their longtime plant on 11th St. One boat is under construction at far right edge of photograph.

Aerial views; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma);

1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of No. 4th & D neighborhood during the summer of 1969. The Washington State Historical Society building on Stadium Way is the neo-classical structure next to Stadium Bowl. Many homes with Commencement Bay views were built in this neighborhood. A boat is seen streaming toward shore; this is believed to be the snagboat, the W.T. Preston, which was the last working sternwheeler on Puget Sound.

Aerial views; Boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Washington State Historical Building (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

1969 Richards stock footage. Closer look at the large wooded area near Sixth Ave., James, No. 11th and No. 9th. Sixth Ave. is near the top half of photograph; Swasey branch library is near intersection of Howard and Sixth. No. 9th is street running nearly horizontal which appears to be swallowed by the woods. 11th St., near the right corner, intersects James which also appears to dead end in the woods.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970;

1969 Richards stock footage. Closer aerial view of the Rodeway Inn of America under construction in the summer of 1969. Located near So. 72nd and the freeway, the Rodeway Inn would provide comfortable lodgings for the road-weary traveler. The two-story units were built in a modified U-shape. Constructed on five acres leased from Hillcrest Properties, the 130-unit complex was owned by Northwest Motel Co., Seattle. It would open for business in November of 1969. (TNT 11-2-69, D-14)

Aerial views; Rodeway Inn of America (Tacoma); Motels--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970;