Henry Foss

Henry Foss

Henry Foss (1891-1986) was a civic leader in Tacoma, Washington, USA. He was the son of Norwegian immigrant parents, Andrew and Thea Foss, first owners and operators of Foss Launch and Tug Company. It is after his mother that the famed "Tugboat Annie" series was written. Henry Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington is named after him.

External links

*http://www.tacoma.k12.wa.us/schools/hs/foss/aboutfoss/HenryFoss.htm
*http://www.foss.com/about_history.html
*http://home.att.net/~AIRBOY/ARTICLES.html Under the heading "Foss Stories"


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