A Mr. Cooke is shown receiving free jeans for a 1949 rodeo coupon from the "Buckboard," which may have been associated with the Rodeo Cowboys Association. The exchange of goods appears to have been conducted at the Wrangler Wranch. Photograph ordered by Blue Bell, Inc., New York City.

Jeans (Clothing); Periodicals;

Studio portrait of Mayor Michael "Mike" Parker. Mr. Parker had served two terms as a state representative prior to leaving the legislature in 1976 to make a run for the Democratic nomination for the Sixth District Congressional seat being vacated by Floyd Hicks. His close loss to eventual winner Norm Dicks did not deter him from further political aspirations and he announced his intentions to enter Tacoma's mayor race the following year. He won election on November 8, 1977 by defeating State Senator Lorraine Wojahn by about 1800 votes and served one term as Mayor. Mike Parker was only 30 years old when elected, the youngest mayor to serve under Tacoma's current charter form of government. Photograph ordered by the City of Tacoma. (TNT 5-11-77, A-4-article; TNT 9-11-77, E-10-article; TNT 11-7-77 A-1-article; TNT 11-9-77, A-1-article)

Parker, Michael; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Mayor Michael "Mike" Parker. 30-year-old Mike Parker was elected Mayor of Tacoma in November of 1977 and took the oath of office on January 9, 1978, in Kilworth Chapel on the campus of his alma mater, the University of Puget Sound. He had served two terms in the state legislature and then became the lobbyist and legislative representative for a national drug firm. He and wife Judy resided at 5434 South "I" St. While compaigning, Mayor Parker had sought to have the city declared a free-trade zone by the federal government, allowing local companies to import raw materials and export finished products without paying customs duties. He also proposed more industrial development for the Tideflats and an increase of number of jobs for blue-collar neighborhoods. His most ambitious plan was to redevelop downtown Tacoma with a 1989 World's Fair to coincide with the state's 200th birthday. Mike Parker was the youngest mayor to serve under Tacoma's current charter form of government, beating out Ben Hanson by a few months. Photograph ordered by the City of Tacoma. (TNT 10-14-77, A-6-article; TNT 11-7-77, A-1-article; TNT 11-9-77, A-1-article);

Parker, Michael; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Afifi Patrol members pose for a group portrait on February 23, 1978, at the Afifi Shrine Temple, 815 South Vassault St. The Patrol's leaders are pictured kneeling. Photograph ordered by Afifi Temple.

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

Groundbreaking for Atlas Foundry's $5,000,000 expansion and modernization project occurred on February 23, 1978. Standing with his foot on a shovel is company president Leo H. Long, Sr. Among those attending the ceremony were Milo S. Gates and Chuck Fausel (flanking Mr. Long). Founded in 1899, the company is now known as Atlas Castings & Technology. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry. (TNT 2-24-78, C-12-article on expansion)

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shovels;

Groundbreaking at Atlas Foundry. Ground was broken on February 23, 1978, at the Atlas Foundry site for expansion and modernization of the longtime Tacoma company. Several new buildings and renovation of equipment, totaling $5,000,000, were included in the five-year plan. The company employed approximately 400 people. Pictured above is company president Leo H. Long, Sr., who is flanked by Milo S. Gates, president of Swineston & Walberg Co. and Charles "Chuck" Fausel, executive vice-president of Lester B. Knight & Associates, Inc. All three are gripping a shiny shovel with a small plaque attached. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry. (TNT 2-24-78, C-12-article on expansion)

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shovels; Long, Leo H.; Gates, Milo S.; Fausel, Charles;

Portrait of Judge Arthur W. Verharen. Arthur W. Verharen was named to the Pierce County Superior Court by Governor Dixy Lee Ray in early December, 1977. At age 37, he would be the youngest Pierce County Superior Court judge when he was sworn in on January 3, 1978. Judge Verharen had been a District Court judge prior to his appointment. He replaced Hardyn B. Soule who was selected for a new post on the State Court of Appeals. Photograph ordered by the Pierce County Law Library. (TNT 12-3-77, A-5 -article; TNT 1-3-78, B-13-article)

Verharen, Arthur W.; Judges--Washington;

A deep ditch has already been dug and dirt removed by the large crane in the background as an unidentified worker checks on the exposed water or sewer pipe. A ladder is propped up against one side of the ditch and a sturdy form installed to prevent the walls from caving in. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, MT. Studio notes indicate that this is "Line 6, Station 3+00."

Excavation--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery; Ladders;

An unidentified worker smiles jauntily as he stands on top of a large concrete water or sewer pipe at "Line 1, Station 24+50" in late January of 1978. A 4-sided form has been installed in the deep ditch to prevent the walls from caving in. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, MT.

Excavation--1970-1980; Pipes (Conduits);

Portrait of Judge Hardyn B. Soule. Hardyn Soule was a 26-year veteran Pierce County Superior Court judge who resided with wife Betty at 3616 North Union Ave. He was appointed by Gov. Dixy Lee Ray in late 1977 to a new post on the State Court of Appeals and took the oath of office on January 4, 1978. Photograph ordered by Administrator for the Courts, Temple of Justice, Olympia. (TNT 1-5-78, A-5 article)

Soule, Hardyn B.; Judges--Washington;

The three men and one woman in D168381, image 5 have changed outfits in this January, 1978, studio portrait. The men are now wearing ruffled shirts and wide lapeled jackets while the woman, still with the rose in her hair, has on a long sleeved gown with deep, rounded neckline. They are believed to be musicians. Photograph ordered by Tom Morgan.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of four musicians. The men have identical flowered shirts while the sole woman in the group is wearing an off-the-shoulder gown and a rose in her dark hair. Photograph ordered by Tom Morgan.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1977. Artist's rendering of unidentified building complex, ordered by Romer on December 14, 1977. The two multi-storied buildings appear to have an abundance of glass and exteriors which seem to have been painted showing various landscapes.

Renderings;

Studio portrait of Delores Winston and Steven Pitts. Ms. Winston, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon T. Winston, resided in Lake City and was the territory sales manager for Hunt-Wesson Foods. She was a graduate of Tacoma Community College and was Miss TCC for 1969-70. Delores K. Winston and Steven Edward Pitts would be married at St. John Baptist Church in 1978. Mr. Pitts was a food services manager. The couple planned to reside in Tacoma. Photograph ordered by Delores Winston. (TNT 6-4-78, E-10-wedding information)

Winston, Delores Kawauchi; Pitts, Steven Edward; African Americans--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Two unidentified men in front of bold logo exchanging document entitled "The New Family." It is possible that one of the men (probably the man on the left) is a new employee. He may have been affiliated with Aetna Life & Casualty. Photograph ordered by Aetna Life & Casualty, Hartford, CT.

Insurance;

Unidentified man in office. He is seated behind a desk; poster of Alaska in background. He may have been affiliated with Aetna Life & Casualty. This man is also in D168324, image 2. Photograph ordered by Aetna Life & Casualty, Hartford, CT.

Insurance;

Unidentified man seated behind desk. This appears to be the same setting as in D168324, image 4. The young man may also have been affiliated with Aetna Life & Casualty. Photograph ordered by Aetna Life & Casualty, Hartford, CT.

Insurance;

Cranes and earthmovers are busy a few days before Christmas of 1977 in the middle of this unidentified street believed to be 88th St. West in Parkland. It appears as though the men and equipment shown above are in the process of installing new sewer or water pipes. Excavation has begun and machinery poised to move the mounds of dirt. This is possibly part of the massive Lakewood-Parkland sewer system project that saw opponents go to court seeking court injunctions blocking the $72,000,000 construction job. November 1st was the start date for the Montana firm of Felton Construction; their contract was for $2.4 million and the firm was given nearly a year to complete the work. Completion of the entire sewer project was not expected until late 1980. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, MT. (TNT 10-10-77, A-4, 10-12-77, A-1- articles on sewer project)

Hoisting machinery; Excavation--1970-1980; Pipes (Conduits);

Pool table. This pool table was one of three different types built and assembled by Educators Manufacturing Co., 3401 Lincoln Ave. Educators Manufacturing was primarily known for its school furniture line but apparently had branched out to some types of wood-based recreational items. One of their designs was a "knocked-down" pool table which came with fortified aprons to make the tables stronger. The 700-lb. table took about an hour to set up. Educator Manufacturing Co. was one of three major manufacturers of billiard tables in Tacoma. With production and sales of about 6000, it was the largest of the three. Educators had contracts with Sears, Roebuck & Co. and Simpson-Sears of Canada. The other two firms, George Michaels' Thea Industries and Western Billiards Manufacturing Co., produced and sold about 1000 tables a year. Color photograph ordered by Educators Manufacturing Co. (TNT 3-1-78, A-18-19-article)

Educators Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Billiards--Tacoma; Furniture industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Two unidentified men scrutinizing map of a specific township located in King County, Washington, in December of 1977. This picture was believed to have been taken in the Auburn office of Red Carpet Real Estate, 32015 -23rd Ave. S., where developers were speaking to realtors. Photograph ordered by Lawry, Russom & Leeper, San Francisco.

Maps; Real estate business--Auburn;

Color studio portrait of George Boscovich. Mr. Boscovich and wife Margaret resided at 10430 Brook Lane S.W., Lakewood. According to the 1977 City Directory, he was the president of Tacoma Asbestos Co. Photograph ordered by George Boscovich.

Boscovich, George;

National Blower & Sheet Metal operations. Metal parts in company plant on October 5, 1977; they may be headed for ASARCO. National Blower & Sheet Metal were designers and contractors and fabricators of structural steel, miscellaneous iron. Located at 1129 Saint Paul, they had been in business since 1890. Photograph ordered by National Blower & Sheet Metal.

National Blower & Sheet Metal Co. (Tacoma); Machinery industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Series of aerials around the vicinity of South 19th & Pearl Sts. taken on behalf of Mueller Investment Co. on October 3, 1977. This view is believed to be a bit further north, near the Westgate Shopping Center and the North End water tower and reservoir.

Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Water towers--Tacoma; Reservoirs--Tacoma;

Princesses in native dress representing various Scandinavian countries and a young "Miss USA" posed for a studio portrait in mid-September of 1977. Seated are: (L-R) Miss Finland Paivi Johanna Jarvio, Miss USA Julie Septon and Miss Iceland Karen Reep. Standing are : (L-R) Miss Denmark Cindy Stahl, Miss Norway Kris Zetterburg and Miss Sweden Kirstin Mueller. They would be participating in the annual Scandinavian Days festival sponsored by the Leif Erickson Committee. Each fall exhibits and food associated with Norway, Finland, Denmark and Sweden would be on display for five days in downtown Tacoma. In addition, traditional honoring of the oldest Scandinavian immigrants living in the Tacoma area would occur. Photograph ordered by the Leif Erickson Committee. (TNT 9-26-77, A-1, B-13 article)

Festivals--Tacoma--1970-1980; Costumes; Jarvio, Paivi Johanna; Septon, Julie; Stahl, Cindy; Zetterburg, Kris; Mueller, Kirstin; Reep, Karen;

The 4-man group, "Showcase," posed for a studio portrait in late September of 1977. During the 1970s, musical groups still had their members dress similarly, often in suits and contrasting shirts. Photograph ordered by Zach Taylor, Federal Way.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

The musical duo of John Standefer and Tim West posed with their guitars for a studio portrait on September 23, 1977. Mr. Standefer (standing) had been a professional guitarist since the age of 16. He learned the Chet Atkins style by ear and studied in a music conservatory. According to his website, www.johnstandefer.com, he would go on to win the 2002 National Fingerstyle Guitar Contest and was the open division winner of the 2004 International Home of the Legends Competition. Mr. Standefer still travels the United States and abroad performing concerts and conducting classes. Photograph ordered by John Standefer, Puyallup.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Standefer, John; West, Tim;

Tacoma Tire. General view of Tacoma Tire Co., Inc.'s exterior in September of 1977. The two-story building was located on a slight slope. It is believed to have been located in the 200 block of Tacoma Avenue South. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Tire.

Tacoma Tire Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Tire industry--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980;

On August 31, 1977, the Tacoma-based band, "Blue Sky," posed for a studio portrait. From left, front row: Mark Harris, Cheryl Umbriaco and Dale Oak. Back row: Ken Baydo and John Phillips. Not to be confused with a Bremerton group of the same name, the Tacoma "Blue Sky" was together from 1976-1979.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Harris, Mark; Umbriaco, Cheryl; Oak, Dale; Baydo, Ken; Phillips, John;

Local music group "Blue Sky" from Tacoma. Personnel (l to r) Cheryl Umbriaco - keyboard, sax and vocals, Ken Baydo - bass guitar and vocals, Mark Harris - drums and vocals, John Phillips - guitar and vocals, and Dale Oak - trumpet, percussion and vocals. The band performed 1976-1979, according to the website Pacific Northwest Bands. Mark Harris became the drummer in "Rock n Roll Magic," another Tacoma group.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Umbriaco, Cheryl; Baydo, Ken; Harris, Mark; Phillilps, John; Oak, Dale;

Male trio with one Gibson guitar. They posed for a studio portrait in mid-August of 1977. The three young men are dressed similarly with dark pullovers and light big-collared shirts. Known as the Evan Groom Trio, they were slated to appear in concert on September 29th at The Other Side of the Tracks in Auburn. Photograph ordered by David Nordstrom. (TNT 9-23-77, TGIF section)

Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980; Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Guitars;