Those at the head table stand for the introduction of Washington's Governor, Dr. Dixy Lee Ray, at the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association in March of 1978. Governor Ray was the feature speaker of the event. Among those at the head table were Bud McIvor, president of the Downtown Tacoma Association (standing next to Governor Ray); Bill Philip, head of Puget Sound National Bank (third from left); and the reigning Ms. Downtown Tacoma, Catherine Packer. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association.

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Meetings--Tacoma--1970-1980; McIvor, Bud; Philip, William W.; Packer, Catherine; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Governor Dixy Lee Ray speaks at the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association. Dr. Ray was the only woman to serve as governor of Washington and the only woman to chair the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. She established a record as the youngest girl to climb Mount Rainier at age 12. A Tacoma native, she graduated from Stadium High School and Mills College and obtained a doctorate in zoology from Stanford University. Specializing in marine biology, she served on the faculty of the University of Washington for nearly three decades. As a director of the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, she is credited in preserving the center, which had been built for the world's fair in 1962. In Dr. Ray's only term as governor, her administration balanced the budget and brought in full funding of basic education. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association. ALBUM 10. TPL-5914 (Seattle/King Co. HistoryLink.org)

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Public speaking--Tacoma;

Washington Governor Dr. Dixy Lee Ray attends the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association on March 7, 1978, where she was the feature speaker. She indicated that she would ensure the Tacoma Spur met no delay from environmental opposition. Dr. Ray stated that she did not want a repeat of the I-90 situation in Seattle. She praised the business community for the self-improvement Tacoma has already shown. Governor Ray was then in the middle of her sole term as state chief executive. She was the first woman governor of Washington and the first woman, and last chairperson, of the Atomic Energy Commission. Born in Tacoma in 1914 in a working-class family, she worked her way through college to emerge with a doctorate in zoology from Stanford University. She served on the faculty of the University of Washington, specializing in marine biology, and was the director of Seattle's Pacific Science Center before accepting an appointment by President Nixon to the Atomic Energy Commission. She made a successful bid for the governor's chair in November, 1976, defeating Republican John D. Spellman. Following her term in office, she retired to her Fox Island home and co-authored two books on environmentalists with her biographer, Lou Guzzo. Dr. Ray died on January 2, 1994 at the age of 79. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association. ALBUM 10. (Seattle/King Co. HistoryLink.org; TNT 3-8-78, A-5)

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Meetings--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Democratic congressional candidate Eugene Wiegman (L), 46, checks out blueprints on the PLU campus with two unidentified workers in May of 1976. He was a candidate for the 6th District post held by Floyd Hicks; Representative Hicks had decided not to run for re-election. Dr. Wiegman was a former president of Pacific Lutheran University, later became pastor of Luther Memorial Church, and served on several community boards. Photograph ordered by Eugene Wiegman for use in a brochure "Wiegman for Congress."

Wiegman, Eugene; Political campaigns;

1975 color Richards stock footage. Mayor Gordon N. Johnston and 10-year-old Mark Mackenroth are prepared to dig deep during groundbreaking ceremonies for the new civic center, the Bicentennial Pavilion, in April of 1975. Mark was chosen to represent future generations who would use the Pavilion. Tacoma had long sought a convention center to hold large-scale meetings, concerts and banquets. It would open the following year in June.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mackenroth, Mark; Shovels; Digging--Tacoma; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Bicentennial Pavilion (Tacoma);

Tacoma Mayor Gordon N. Johnston welcomes shoppers to the new addition of the Tacoma Mall on July 25, 1973. The Mall had completed its west end expansion and 20 new stores were now open for business, including Ben Bridge Jeweler, Orange Julius, Tinder Box and Waldenbooks. This would bring the total number of stores in the Mall to about 110, just slightly smaller than Southcenter. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Mall Corporation.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Public speaking--Tacoma; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Governor Daniel J. Evans (right) and his wife Nancy were presented with a painting of an early Tumwater and Olympia scene by Tacoma artist Orlin Coughlan (left) at the August 1972 meeting of the board of curators of the Washington State Historical Society. Reno Odlin of the Puget Sound National Bank was the president of the historical society; the meeting and luncheon in honor of Governor and Mrs. Evans was held at Mr. Odlin's home on North Alki Street overlooking Puget Sound. The painting was commissioned by the historical society and underwritten by a private contributor. The woman between Mr. Coughlan and Mr. Odlin is Mrs. Coughlan. Photograph ordered by the Washington State Historical Society. ALBUM 10. (TNT 8-10-72, p. 18) TPL-9438

Governors; Evans, Daniel J., 1925-; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Coughlan, Orlin; Paintings; Artists--Tacoma; Evans, Nancy;

Mayor Gordon Johnston has just finished snipping the red ribbon at the June 26, 1972, grand opening of the Stadium branch of United Mutual Savings Bank. Others in the photograph were not identified but were believed to be bank officials. Photograph ordered by United Mutual Savings Bank.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Banks--Tacoma; United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma);

Mayor Gordon N. Johnston shakes hands with an unidentified man, probably an official with United Mutual Savings Bank, at the site of the bank's newest branch at North 1st and Tacoma Avenue N. The mayor had just concluded ribbon cutting ceremonies at the bank's June 26, 1972, grand opening. Color photograph ordered by United Mutual Savings Bank.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Banks--Tacoma; United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Shaking hands--Tacoma;

On February 17, 1972, Mayor Gordon N. Johnston (third from left in red tie) joined Tacoma Athletic Commission president Frank Ruffo (far left) and Pierce County Commissioner Clay Huntington (second from right) in congratulating boxing coach Joe Clough and Tacoma Boys Club boxer Ray Seales for their outstanding achievements. Clough and Seales received symbolic keys to the city and wristwatches. Ray Seales was proclaimed the "State Amateur Boxer of the Year" while Joe Clough, well known in boxing circles, was named "Boxing Coach of the Year." ALBUM 14. (TNT 2-16-72, B-9 article; TNT 2-18-72, p.28 article)

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Awards; Keys (Hardware); Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Ruffo, Frank; Huntington, Clay; Seales, Ray; Clough, Joe; Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1971 Richards color stock footage. August of 1971 view of the County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Ave. So. A snippet of Central School is on the right center edge. The aluminum and glass 12-story County-City Building was dedicated on April 10, 1959. Most of the luscious green lawn has since been eliminated as the additions were made to the complex.

County-City Building (Tacoma);

United States Senator Warren G. Magnuson addresses a crowd of 300 boat employees, Navy brass and company officials during a launching ceremony at Tacoma Boat Building Co. on July 24, 1971. In speaking of the experimental high speed craft (82' long, 42' wide and 18' high), Senator Magnuson stated there was "more potential for naval military surface vessels than any development during the last two centuries." Maggie" was one of the longest serving politicians, first being elected in the Democratic sweep of national and state elections of 1944. During his many terms in office, he was a member of many powerful committees including Appropriations and Commerce. He served as President pro tempore of the Senate during the 96th Congress. After his defeat in 1980, he resumed the practice of law before passing away at the age of 84 in Seattle. (TNT 7-24-71, p. 22, TNT 7-25-71, A-19) ALBUM 4.

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Legislators--Washington--1970-1980; Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

United States Senator Warren Magnuson, second from left, during a launching ceremony at Tacoma Boat Building Co. Jermaine Magnuson, holding a bouquet of long stemmed roses, was the ship's sponsor. She reportedly needed three swings of the traditional champagne bottle before the ship could be properly christened. Standing with the Magnusons are matron of honor Mrs. Donald Garrison, flower girl Leslie Garrison and an unidentified man. The 100-ton surface effect ship, the SES-100A, was christened on July 24, 1971. The experimental craft was fabricated by Tacoma Boat Building under subcontract to Aerojet. The high speed vessel rode atop a cushion of air in excess of 80 knots. ALBUM 4. (TNT 7-24-71, p. 22, TNT 7-25-71, A-19; "Christening Ceremony Program")

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Magnuson, Jermaine; Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Garrison, Donald--Family; Garrison, Leslie;

Portrait of Governor Daniel J. Evans. Copy print ordered by Associated General Contractors.

Governors - United States - Washington State - 1965-77 - Daniel J. Evans (1925- )

1971 Richards stock footage. Pierce County Commissioners address the audience after the newest commissioner, Clay Huntington, had taken the oath of office on January 11, 1971. From L-R are the Clerk of the Court, Commissioner Patrick J. Gallagher, Chrm. of the Board George Sheridan and Clay Huntington. All three commissioners are Democrats. (TNT 1-11-71, p. 29 - article)

County government--Washington; Gallagher, Patrick J.; Sheridan, George; Huntington, Clay;

1971 Richards color stock footage. Oath of office. County officials and judges take the oath of office on January 11, 1971, before seated Pierce County Commissioners Patrick J. Gallagher and George Sheridan. Among those standing was Clay Huntington, who would take his place as the newly elected commissioner. Those participating in swearing-in ceremonies included newly elected auditor Ken Johnston, new judge Frank Ruff of Gig Harbor, and re-elected officials: Prosecutor Ron Hendry, Clerk Don Perry, Coroner Jack Davelaar, Sheriff Carl Petersen, Treasurer Maurice Raymond (in dark hornrims), judges Filis Otto, Waldo Stone and Willard Hedlund. (TNT 1-11-71, p. 29- article)

County government--Washington; Oaths--Tacoma; Sheridan, George; Gallagher, Patrick J.; Huntington, Clay; Johnston, Ken; Ruff, Frank; Hendry, Ron; Perry, Don; Davelaar, Jack; Petersen, Carl; Raymond, Maurice; Otto, Filis; Stone, Waldo; Hedlund, Willard;

ca. 1970. 1970 Richards Stock Footage. Mayor Gordon N. Johnston relaxes among friends at a 1970 gathering. Sharing smiles are bankers Al Saunders of Puget Sound National Bank and Gerrit VanderEnde of Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan (2nd & extreme right). Mayor Johnston is seated, center, wearing brown suit.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; VanderEnde, Gerrit; Saunders, Al; Bankers--Tacoma;

ca. 1970. 1970 Richards stock footage. Tacoma Mayor Gordon N. Johnston, standing by a white podium, delivers an address to an unidentified group. This may have been taken at the same time as D158000, image 24C, when Mr. Johnston was photographed with bankers Al Saunders and Gerrit VanderEnde.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Public speaking--Tacoma;

Harold Moss (center) raised his hand as he, along with Gerald Maule and Philip Schroeder, took the oath of office on October 13, 1970. Mr. Moss was appointed to the Tacoma City Council in the wake of political upheaval when five councilmen were ousted by recall. He was the first black to serve on the city council and would run successfully in 1971 to serve until 1973. Mr. Moss would be appointed again to the council in 1987 and was re-elected in 1988 and 1992. He became to city's first black mayor in 1994 after the sudden death of newly-elected mayor Jack Hyde. In 1996 he became the first black to sit on the Pierce County Council. The News Tribune notes that Mr. Moss was "perhaps best known for his even handedness and accessibility" while on the city council. ALBUM 16. (TNT 3-18-96, B-2)

Moss, Harold; City council members--Tacoma--1970-1980; Oaths--Tacoma; Maule, Gerald; Schroeder, Philip;

Mayor Gordon Johnston is pictured on September 18, 1970, kneeling before an Alaska Airlines stewardess. She has one hand on his shoulder and is reading from a framed plaque. TRUEBLOOD 1984

Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Johnston, Gordon N.; Flight attendants;

Pierce County Democratic Party banquet. State Senator Martin Durkan of Issaquah at podium; Tacoma Mayor Gordon Johnston is third from right in photo; State Insurance Commissioner Karl Hermann, fifth from right. Large photos on wall of US Senator Warren G. Magnuson (L) and Congressman Floyd V. Hicks (R). Nearly 700 people attended the $12.50 plate fundraiser for the annual Jefferson-Jackson Day at the Fellowship Hall on April 10, 1970. Commissioner Hermann, featured speaker, indicated that price controls and rationing were better methods to control inflation than the Nixon course of unemployment. (TNT 4-10-70, A-2-article; TNT 4-11-70, p.3-article) ALBUM 14.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Durkan, Martin; Hermann, Karl; Banquets--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Tacoma Mayor Gordon Johnston and Canadian visitors. The mayor is assisting with a garter with attached tiny holster and pistol. It is possible that the visitors were in town to participate in the annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival parade which was held on Saturday, April 11th. TRUEBLOOD 1935

Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Johnston, Gordon N.; Foreign visitors--Canada;

Snapshot color photograph of Mayor Gordon N. Johnston (center) flanked by (then) House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford (left) and former mayor Harold M. Tollefson. Mr. Ford was in town for the April 4, 1970, launching of the "Grand Rapids," a Navy gunboat built by Tacoma Boatbuilding and named for Mr. Ford's hometown.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tollefson, Harold M., 1908-1985; Ford, Gerald R.; Politicians--Tacoma;

Mayor Gordon Johnston and visiting U.S. Senators were photographed on April 2, 1970. Two men are holding keys to the City of Tacoma. TRUEBLOOD 1932

Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Johnston, Gordon N.; Legislators--United States;

Official city portrait of Tacoma Mayor Gordon N. Johnston during his first term of office. Mr. Johnston would serve as mayor from 1970-1978. He had defeated incumbent A.L. Rasmussen on November 4, 1969, by 440 votes. ALBUM 14.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of Tacoma Mayor Gordon N. Johnston. Mr. Johnston, an architect, member of the City Planning Commission, and former master sergeant during WWII, defeated incumbent A.L. Rasmussen in the very close November, 1969, general elections. This was Mr. Johnston's first bid in politics. Gordon Johnston took the oath of office on January 12, 1970, becoming Tacoma's 28th mayor. He would subsequently win re-election. Mr. Johnston passed away on March 6, 2006. Photograph ordered by the City of Tacoma.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Building dedication. With a snip of the giant silvered scissors, Tacoma Mayor-elect Gordon Johnston officially dedicated the Tacoma Mall Office Building on December 12, 1969. The 2.7 million dollar structure was designed by Olympia architects Bennett & Johnson to be soundproof and built of reinforced concrete. Although December 12th was the official building dedication, it had actually already been open for several months. Also present for the dedication were two of the four owners of the building : Joseph A. Price and Mr. and Mrs. John S. Leavitt; Brig. Gen. (Ret) R.L. Scott, J. Henry Helser and Lloyd Beauleaurier, manager of the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center. After speeches and champagne, the group toured the building's offices. Photograph ordered by Center Offices, Inc. (TNT 12-13-69, p. 28 - article)

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Mall Office Building (Tacoma); Scissors & shears;

Tacoma Mall Office Building dedication. Newly elected Tacoma mayor, Gordon Johnston (far right) helped to officially dedicate the Tacoma Mall Office Building on December 12, 1969. The six-story building was one of the first new major office buildings constructed in Tacoma in many years. Located just off Pine Street, the Tacoma Mall Office Building is still in use in 2006. The other two men in the photograph are not positively identified but may have been owners of the building. Photograph ordered by Center Offices, Inc. (TNT 12-13-69, p. 28 -article)

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Mall Office Building (Tacoma);

In November of 1969, Mayor-elect Gordon Johnston assisted three Senior Girl Scouts in wrapping Christmas presents for the needy. The gifts would be distributed at the third annual Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunities Development, Inc. (ODI) Christmas party, to be held in several different locations in 1969 in order to accommodate more children. Assisting the mayor-elect, the honorary chairman of the citywide celebration, are: (l-r) Jane Evans, Diana Moser and Nancy Nelson. Publicity photo for Tacoma - Pierce County ODI . ALBUM 14. (TNT 11-30-69, A-17)

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Girl Scouts (Tacoma); Christmas presents; Evans, Jane; Moser, Diana; Nelson, Nancy;

Tacoma Mayor A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (center) signed an official proclamation declaring October 11-18, 1969 "Scandinavian Days" in Tacoma. Photographed with the mayor were: (l to r) Mrs. Arvilla Dabroe, publicity chairman for the event; Hartley Kantor, promotion chairman for the Downtown Tacoma Association; Dennis Rowley, co-chairman of the event and Mrs. A. Victor Johnson, chairman of the Leif Erikson Memorial Committee. (Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association.) (TNT 10-5-69, A-19) ALBUM 14.

Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Dabroe, Arvilla; Johnson, A. Victor--Family; Kantor, Hartley; Rowley, Dennis; Proclamations;