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Senator-elect Harry P. Cain signs autographs for supporters during a banquet in his honor at Clover Park High School. His friends are requesting that he sign their banquet invitations on November 15, 1946. Many of his Interlaaken neighbors attended the function as a tribute to the state's newest senator. ALBUM 13.


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

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Senator-elect Harry P. Cain receives a token of appreciation from his Interlaaken neighbors during a banquet in honor of Cain and wife Marjorie at Clover Park High School. Ray W. Thompson makes the presentation to Harry Cain. ALBUM 13.


Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Thompson, Ray W.; Banquets;

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Senator-elect Harry P. Cain speaks to his Interlaaken neighbors during a banquet in his honor at Clover Park High School on November 15, 1946. A solemn looking Cain has the full attention of the group, including his wife, Marjorie, seated at the head table. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Cain was a graduate of the University of the South and worked in the newspaper and banking fields before becoming mayor of Tacoma in 1940. He would serve one term as U.S. Senator and after his unsuccessful re-election bid, became a member of the Subversive Activities Control Board in Washington D.C. from 1953-1956. Harry P. Cain would move to Florida in 1957 where he resumed banking business and civic work. He died there on March 3, 1979. (Biographical Directory of the United States Congress) ALBUM 13.


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

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Senator-elect Harry P. Cain and wife Marjorie making dinner conversation during a banquet given in their honor by their Interlaaken neighbors at Clover Park High School. The school's Home Economics department served a "delicious home cooked meal" on November 15, 1946. Cain is seated second from the left; his wife is second from the right. ALBUM 13.


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

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Senator-elect Harry P. Cain chats with some of his Interlaaken neighbors during a banquet in his honor at Clover Park High School. Wife Marjorie shows off a new hat and son Harry II (Buzzy) sports new glasses. 150 people attended the banquet.


Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Gain, Harry; Banquets;