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- 1942-06-15
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Johnny Sheffield, who played "Boy" in eight "Tarzan" films, came to Tacoma in June of 1942 to take part in a war bond rally held on the 15th. While standing on a 30-ton tank parked in Liberty Square in downtown Tacoma, he was given a scrapbook about Tacoma by an unidentified Cub Scout. Standing behind the scout is Leon Titus, Pierce County War Bond Drive Chairman. (The man at the right and the soldier behind Johnny are also unidentified.) The eleven-year-old actor was accompanied to Tacoma by his mother, Mrs. Reginald Sheffield, and his tutor, Fletcher Clark, the former teacher of Mickey Rooney. Johnny was making his fourteenth appearance as a bond salesman for Uncle Sam. Those purchasing war bonds and stamps during the noon ceremony were allowed to board the Army tank for a personal inspection. (TNT 6-14-42, A-15, TNT 6-15-42, p. 1) ALBUM 5.
Sheffield, Johnny; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Titus, Leon E.; Tanks (Military science)--Tacoma;