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Lewis Law Jr.
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- Lewis Law
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11/22/1929-1/23/1998
History
Lewis Law, born to Viva Berg and Lewis Law Sr., was a graduate of Stadium High School and served as a US Army reservist. As a lifelong Tacoman Lewis' career at Tacoma City Public Works Department spanned 42 years. There he worked as a sidewalk inspector, principal engineer aid, and in the city's traffic signs department. An accomplished photographer, he was a division chairman and later vice president of the Tacoma Photographic Society. In these roles, he presented on photographic composition and shooting color film, among other photographic techniques. Lewis was also an avid traveler who photographed many of his trips throughout his life. He retired from the city in 1995 and passed away on January 23rd, 1998.
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Tacoma, Washington
Fort Lewis, Washington
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Written by Spencer Bowman, 2022
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Lewis Law Jr., Obituary published in the Tacoma News Tribune, January 28th, 1998, p.B3
Tacoma News Tribune article, "Lewis Law Jr. Lions Speaker" published May 4th, 1971, p.A4
Tacoma News Tribune article, "Photo Society" published Oct 10th, 1968, p.B10
Tacoma News Tribune article, "Photo Society To See Parade" published Jun 1st, 1967, p.A2