Two members of the Tacoma Orthopedic Association are shown with papers in hand at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital on February 11, 1957. One woman has her hand on the cover of a recording machine. The walls of the room are painted with a circus motif, including elephants, giraffe, and circus wagon. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Orthopedic Association.

Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1950-1960;

An exterior view of the Armco Drainage & Metal Products plant was taken on February 6, 1957. Armco was located at 1721 Thorne Rd in the Tideflats, close to the paper manufacturers, Blake, Moffitt & Towne, and next to Certain-teed Products Corporation, roofing materials. The office and shipping/receiving departments were situated in smaller separate buildings from the main plants. A large sign on the plant clearly stated the business' name. Photograph ordered by Armco Drainage & Metal Products.

Armco Drainage & Metal Products (Tacoma); Signs (Notices);

George Anthony Trudnich posed for a sepia portrait at the Richards Studio on February 2, 1957. He planned to give copies of his photograph as Valentine Day gifts. This photograph, including his profile silhouetted against the wall, was a "non-retouched" photograph according to the studio. Trudnich was a clerk at Top Auto and resided at 2514 N. Starr. He was a graduate of Bellarmine and attended the College of Puget Sound. Trudnich was also a former amateur boxer who had participated in Golden Gloves matches. He married Elizabeth McCoy on January 27, 1958. (TNT 2-15-58, p. 5)

Trudnich, George Anthony;

Douglas Fir Plywood Association employees were photographed in February, 1957, in the association's mail room facilities. Here two workers, wearing aprons, keep careful eyes on the operating machinery. They appear to be turning handles nearly in unison. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Machinery; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Mothers were prepared to march in the fight against polio during the 1957 March of Dimes annual campaign. Frank Gillihan, campaign director, is seated to the foreground, holding envelopes filled with donations. Other mothers sort through their "Mothers March On Polio" packets with the help of the Tacoma Police Department. A blackboard shows listed donations from various parts of the city and neighboring communities. Photograph ordered by the March of Dimes.

March of Dimes (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Gillihan, Frank J.;

Two office workers are shown in the mail facilities of the Douglas Fir Plywood Association in a February, 1957, photograph. A wall of filing cabinets provides some privacy and helps to lower noise levels. One woman is busy placing envelopes under a small machine. Another woman in striped blouse is at a keyboard transcribing information. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Office workers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Machinery; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

The bakery staff at a local Albertson's Food Center stand behind the V-shaped counter on January 30, 1957. Showcases are filled with a variety of cakes, pastries, donuts, and cream puffs. For those items needing refrigeration, Tyler Refrigerator Corporation provided welded steel commercial refrigerators to prevent spoilage. As in regular display cases, there were large glass windows in these refrigerators so that customers could see the bakery items. Photograph ordered by Tyler Refrigerator Corporation.

Refrigerators; Bakeries--Tacoma--1950-1960; Albertson's Food Center (Tacoma);

Several ladies, possibly members of the Washington T.B. Association, learn to make artificial flowers under the guidance of Pat & Bobbie's Studio of Floral Arts. Pat & Bobbie's was owned and operated by Patricia Evans and Mrs. Roberta Gocke and located at 1106 Sixth Avenue. The women at the long worktable are looking intently at their instructor; she is putting together a flower petal by petal. It appears that the flowers are made of paper as there are several sheets of paper before each woman along with scissors, ribbon and glue. Photograph ordered by the Washington Tuberculosis Association.

Washington Tuberculosis Association (Tacoma); Tuberculosis--Tacoma--1950-1960; Artificial flowers; Pat & Bobbie's Studio of Floral Arts (Tacoma);

To make work easier for those who raised chickens on a large scale, Washington Cooperative Farmers Association provided their members with new ideas to save time and effort. A bulk feed unit with automatic feeder would cut down the time necessary to feed a large flock of chickens. The grain would be deposited into the feeding unit probably through an opening in the roof. It then could be dispersed through the chute to the waiting chickens. Photograph ordered by Washington Cooperative Farmers Association.

Chickens--Washington; Chicken industry; Poultry houses--Washington; Storage facilities; Washington Cooperative Farmers Association (Tacoma);

The Nobu Yoshida family posed for a home portrait on January 24, 1957. The six adults and two children are formally dressed in suits and dresses. They are standing in front of a framed picture of possibly Mt. Rainier and a Japanese print. According to the 1957 City Directory, the Yoshidas owned and operated the Fuji Grocery. Mr. Yoshida and wife Hanako resided at 2702 1/2 South Yakima in close proximity to the grocery store. Sepia photograph ordered by Mrs. Nobu Yoshida.

Yoshida, Nobu--Family; Yoshida, Nobu--Homes & haunts; Yoshida, Nobu; Yoshida, Hanako; Japanese Americans--Tacoma;

Two unidentified photographers, high up on a loft at Richards Studios, set-up their camera for an advertising photograph requested by the Condon Co., longtime local agency, on January 23, 1957. Their camera is pointed toward the ground. A large light colored backdrop which extends to the floor will provide a neutral background for the "Fir Plywood" signage used in the dealer ad.

Photographers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Advertising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Condon Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Cameras; Signs (Notices);

A large display board, measuring 12 x 20 feet, was constructed on behalf of the International Woodworkers. It is filled with advertisements of various local businesses, including Puget Sound National Bank, Pacific First Federal Savings, St. Joseph's Hospital and St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. Each sign is neatly placed vertically with wood borders separating the rows. Tacoma City Light provided a working clock in the middle of the display. Photograph ordered by International Woodworkers.

Advertisements--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Clocks & watches;

When January, 1957, rolled around, it was time to prepare for the 9th annual Camp Fire Girls candy sale. Thousands of Tacoma homes would be visited by Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds in a door-to-door campaign extending to February 23rd. Three unidentified girls stopped by the Brown & Haley Co. on January 22nd to pick up boxes of the chocolate mint wafers packed in new slim cases. It was the first time that wafer-thin chocolate-covered mints were offered. Proceeds of the sales went to support the Camp Fire Girls Camp Wakoma. Photograph ordered by the Camp Fire Girls. (TNT 1-27-57, B-15-article)

Camp Fire Girls (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Candy--Tacoma;

North Fort Lewis had made special accommodations in the mid-1950's for military servicemen stationed far away from home. Pacific Telephone & Telegraph installed a bank of telephone booths especially designated for long distance calls. Each booth had closing glass doors for privacy and was labeled with a number. Pictured on January 21, 1957, are two high ranking non-commissioned officers using the new facilities. A woman is either placing the call for one of the men or listening to the conversation on the other end. Photograph ordered by Pacific Telephone & Telegraph.

Telephones; Telephone booths--Fort Lewis; Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma); Military personnel--Fort Lewis;

Four teenage boys received scouting's highest honors as they became Eagle Scouts in a ceremony held at Sherman School. At least two of the boys were from Tacoma Troop #27. Photograph ordered by Walter Finholm.

Eagle Scouts (Tacoma); Awards;

Four newly minted Eagle Scouts stand on the steps of Sherman Elementary's auditorium on January 21, 1957. Their sashes indicate that the boys have won many scouting badges. The new Eagle Scout badge is pinned to each boy's shirt pocket. Standing behind them are their proud mothers. The Eagle Scout is scouting's highest achievement. Photograph ordered by Walter Finholm.

Eagle Scouts (Tacoma); Awards;

Under the direction of Gordon O. Gilbertson, the Pacific Lutheran College Concert Band during the 1956-57 school year performed many concerts, both at school and at neighboring locations, as well as providing added spirit to basketball and football games. The band is pictured here in the Music & Chapel building on January 17, 1957. Photograph ordered by Pacific Lutheran College.

Bands--Parkland--1950-1960; Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--1950-1960;

All America City Banquet held January 15, 1957 at the Top of the Ocean. Federal Judge George H. Boldt was chosen as the Master of Ceremonies for this event honoring Tacoma as one of 11 All America Cities selected by Look Magazine and the National Municipal League. Since the award was partially based on Tacoma's success in cleaning up its vice problem, the selection of federal judge Boldt was particularly appropriate. Seated to the right of Boldt is Karen Anderson (only partially visible) daughter of Mayor John Anderson, Tacoma Mayor John Anderson and Mrs. Frank Backstrom, wife of Tacoma's first City Manager. (TNT 1/15/1957, pg. 1 & 1/16/1957, pg 1+) G 10.1-054

Awards; Boldt, George H.;

All America City Banquet held January 15, 1957 at the Top of the Ocean. Seattle businessman Myron Law represented the National Municipal League, co-sponsor of the award. During the presentation he noted the effort to bring Tacoma an efficient form of government but warned that "government is no stronger than its citizens demand." He warned against allowing civic muscles to become weak through disuse and neglect. The All-America City Award recognized progress through intelligent civic action. Tacoma was being singled out for their change from a fifty year old form of government by commission to the council-manager form of government. Great strides had also been made to clean Tacoma of vice and prostitution. (TNT 1/15/1957, pg. 1 & 1/16/1957, pg 1+) G 10.1-049

Awards; Law, Myron;

All America City Banquet held January 15, 1957 at the Top of the Ocean. Tacoma was presented with the All America City award by Look Magazine and the National Municipal League in recognition of progress achieved through intelligent city action. Pictured at the VIP table are Back Row, L-R: Jack (J.D.) Powell- President of the Tacoma Municipal League, an unidentified couple, Mr and Mrs. Myron C. Law- Seattle businessman and council member of the National Municipal League, George B. Leonard - western editor of Look Magazine, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Backstrom- Tacoma's first City Manager. Front Row: Mr. and Mrs. Don Webster- University of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Roe Shaub- celebration chairman, Judge George Boldt- master of ceremonies, Karen Anderson- daughter of the Mayor and Tacoma Mayor John Anderson. (TNT 1/15/1957, pg. 1 & 1/16/1957, pg 1+) G 10.1 ALBUM 14

Awards; Powell, J.D; Law, Myron; Leonard, George; Backstrom, Frank; Webster, Don; Shaub, Roe; Boldt, George H.; Anderson, Karen; Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The City of Tacoma was proud to accept the 1956 All-America City Award on January 15, 1957. A special banquet was held in celebration at the Top of the Ocean. The award was presented to the City in recognition of progress achieved through intelligent citizen action. J.D. Powell, president of the Tacoma Municipal League, accepts the framed award from George Leonard of Look Magazine and Myron Law, Seattle businessman and council member of the National Municipal League. Tacoma was honored as one of the top eleven cities in the nation in the annual contest sponsored by the National Municipal League and Look Magazine. Tacoma's entry was sponsored by the American Association of University Women, the League of Women Voters and the Tacoma Municipal League. Photograph ordered by the City of Tacoma. (TNT 12-23-56, A-7, TNT 1/15/1957, pg. 1+) G10.1-056

Awards; Powell, J.D.; Leonard, George; Law, Myron;

Tacoma Mayor "Big John" Anderson at the microphone after receiving the official plaque declaring Tacoma an "All-America City" at the event banquet at the Top of the Ocean on Ruston Way in Old Town. Four hundred and thirty eight attendees watched on January 15, 1957, as Tacoma was presented the parchment "in recognition of progress achieved through intelligent city action." Only a few years earlier, Tacoma had received a "bad" rating from the American Social Hygiene Association. It was a "wide open" town where vice reigned. Ft. Lewis was threatening to put the city "off limits" and a legislative committee had aired the city's "dirty laundry" on television to the amusement of the rest of the state. The reaction was to change the city's form of government and to bring in a reformer as Police Chief. Tacoma had operated under the commission form of government for over 50 years, where the 5 commissioners as councilmen made the laws and enforced them. The form was changed to council-manager on June 1, 1953 after a hotly contested election. The new city council hired Frank Backstrom as Tacoma's first City Manager. He, in turn, imported Police Chief Roy Kerr who proceeded to stamp out prostitution and vice. Both individuals noted the contribution of John Anderson to the improvement of Tacoma. Anderson had served as Tacoma's mayor under both forms of government. (TNT 1/16/1957, pg. 1+) G 10.1-044 ALBUM 14

Awards; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Anderson, John H.;

All America City Banquet held January 15, 1957 at the Top of the Ocean. J.D. (Jack) Powell, president of the Tacoma Municipal League, accepts the award on behalf of the citizens of Tacoma. Tacoma's nomination for the award was made jointly by the American Association of University Women, the League of Women Voters and the Tacoma Municipal League. Standing to the left of Powell are representative of those organizations; Councilwoman Mrs. Clara Goering of the League of Women Voters on the left and Mrs. Lucille Chastek of the Tacoma Municipal League on the right. Mrs. Robert Chamberlin, representing the AAUW, is hidden by Powell. These three women, along with Gerrit VanderEnde, had represented the city at the judging in Memphis Tennessee. Standing to the right of Powell are the representatives of the joint sponsors of the award; George Leonard of Look Magazine on the left and Seattle businessman and council member of the National Municipal League Myron Law on the right. Seated to the right of Powell are Karen Anderson, daughter of the Mayor, Tacoma Mayor John H. Anderson and Mrs. Frank Backstrom, wife of Tacoma's first city manager. (TNT 1/15/1957, pg. 1 & 1/16/1957, pg 1+) G 10.1-047

Awards; Powell, J.D.; Goering, Clara; Chastek, Lucille; Leonard, George; Law, Myron; Anderson, Karen; Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Backstrom, Frank--Family;

All America City Banquet held January 15, 1957 at the Top of the Ocean. Celebration Chairman Roe Shaub kicked off the event by paying tribute to "a city of beautiful homes, fine schools and government, progressive business and industries and wonderful people"- the city of Tacoma. The 438 revelers jammed into the upper deck of the Top of the Ocean agreed with him. He suggested a new city slogan- "I like Tacoma." Tacoma was one of eleven US cities recognized in 1956, and one of only 4 in the west, for their dramatic progress through the action of their citizens. In Tacoma's case, the city had voted in the council-manager form of government and made great strides in ridding Tacoma of vice. (TNT 1/15/1957, pg. 1 & 1/16/1957, pg 1+) G 10.1-045

Awards; Shaub, Roe;

Mayor John H. Anderson (far left) and former Mayor and current Councilman Harold Tollefson hold the framed citation declaring Tacoma an All-American City at the recognition banquet held on January 15, 1957 at the Top of the Ocean, 2217 Ruston Way. Standing between them are: (l to r) City Manager David Rowland and Frank Backstrom, Tacoma's first City Manager. The award, presented to Tacoma by the National Municipal League and Look Magazine, noted the achievement that Tacoma had made, progressing from a 1952 "bad" rating to a model for city action. Effective June 1, 1953, Tacoma voted in a council-manager form of government. The council hired Frank Backstrom from Kansas City to serve as the first City Manager. He reorganized the structure of the city government and hired Police Chief Roy Kerr, from Topeka, to clean up the vice. Tollefson served as the first Mayor appointed by the Council, followed by Anderson. Backstrom had recently left Tacoma and was replaced by David Rowlands. (TNT 1/15-16/1957, pg. 1) G10.1

Awards; Anderson, John H.; Rowlands, David; Backstrom, Frank; Tollefson, Harold M., 1908-1985; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960;

All America City Banquet held January 15, 1957 at the Top of the Ocean. Entertainment for the event was provided by vocal soloist Margaret Myles and the Kiwanis Glee Club. Three selections were performed by the Glee Club (pictured.) The soloists in front are Delores Stewart and William Phillips, Glee Club director. Included in the picture are glee club members Bill McCallum, Cliff Myhre, Roy Bertheau, Elmer Hagen, Gene Rickabaugh, Tim Fox, Hal Murtland, Hal Thompson and Dr. Jim Wick, plus several unidentified members. (TNT 1/15/1957, pg. 1 & 1/16/1957, pg 1+, #C-9) G 10.1-046

Awards; Kiwanis Glee Club (Tacoma); Stewart, Delores; Phillips, William;

All America City Banquet held January 15, 1957 at the Top of the Ocean. George B. Leonard, pictured, was representing Look magazine during the presentation of the award. The Award, given jointly by Look magazine and the National Municipal League, honors progress through citizen action. Leonard, the western editor for Look, noted the exceptional progress Tacoma had made since its 1952 "bad" rating by the American Social Hygiene Association. Look magazine had once named Tacoma "one of the worst cities in the United States." Another magazine has termed the city "Seattle's dirty backyard." He felt energetic citizen action had made Tacoma a place to be proud of. Leonard had been an editor with Look for 3 years. One of his articles "What is a Teacher" had received the prestigious School Bell Award for distinguished service. Pictured to his right are Karen Anderson and her father Mayor John H. Anderson. (TNT 1/15/1957, pg. 1 & 1/16/1957, pg 1+, C-9) G 10.1-043

Awards; Leonard, George;

Special crates had to be constructed out of plywood to hold radar units due to their unusual shape and size. Instead of ordinary rectangular or square containers, crates were built in more of a triangular shape. Here a worker is shown on January 10, 1957, balancing on top of a radar unit so that he can hammer down the crate's sides. A wooden ladder was necessary so he could climb aboard. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Crates; Ladders; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Claude C. Purvis poses with construction blueprints for a studio portrait taken on January 10, 1957. Purvis was president of Claude C. Purvis Co., industrial and commercial construction. According to the 1957 City Directory, he and wife Signe resided at 5936 So. Sheridan. Photograph ordered by Claude C. Purvis.

Purvis, Claude C.; Blueprints; Construction industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Exterior of supermarket. It appears that the Food King supermarket was the latest occupant at (then) 1202 South "K" Street in 1957. It had previously been the site of the West End Hotel & Saloon, K St. Public Market, and Hogan's. Built by contractor Claude Purvis, it was designed by architect Lyle Swedberg. Taken on a rainy evening, lights from the closed store reflect on the wet streets. Food King followed the new trend in shopping with multiple floor to ceiling windows and bright lighting. A neon crown stands atop of the flat roof of the brick building. According to the 1957 City Directory, Walter Hogan was listed as owner of three Food King stores in the Tacoma area. The "K" Street Food King was managed by Gene Sweet. Photograph ordered by Birkenwald, Inc. TPL-3797 (TNT 1-15-57, A-6,7, 10)

Food King (Tacoma); Supermarkets--Tacoma; Grocery stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960;