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A Polish Immigrant: Rose Piekarski (Interview No. 25, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Rose Piekarski gives a sketch of her family, life in Baltimore, work here, family, berry farming in Puyallup Valley. (Interview No. 25, Tape No. 1)
Tacoma Labor: H.S. McIlveigh (Interview No. 30, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
H.S. McIlveigh talks about early family background, work as unionist, Central Labor Committee, strike actions, Tacoma Blood Bank. (Interview No. 30, Tape No. 1)
Flour Mills - Milling: Glenn Apthorp (Interview No. 31, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Glenn Apthorp talks sanitation of the mills and its progression. (Interview No. 31, Tape No. 2)
Anacortes Early Life: Catherine Maxwell (Interview No. 33, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Catherine Maxwell discusses jobs in canneries, pay, hours and conditions, supervisors, cod fish plants, foreign workers. (Interview No. 33, Tape No. 2)
Early Tacoma Memories: Celyn Jones (Interview No. 34, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Celyn Jones talks early memories of Tacoma, school, work for Western Union, homesteading in Okanogan, people in Tacoma. (Interview No. 34, Tape No. 1)
Recollections: Ida Hough (Interview No. 37, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Ida Hough gives memories of South Tacoma, school, childhood entertainments, working in Tacoma, family life. (Interview No. 37, Tape No. 1)
Mineral (Wash.) and Beyond: Fred Naslund (Interview No. 42, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Fred Naslund discusses Mineral (Wash.) in the early 1900s, WWI Navy, work in Alaska mines, Midland. (Interview No. 42, Tape No. 1)
Community Grocers: Molly Juhasz (Interview No. 43, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Molly Juhasz talks family background in Russia, reasons for coming to U.S., settling in Tacoma, Hilltop area, observations of area, setting up grocery business. (Interview No. 43, Tape No. 1)
Community Grocers: Molly Juhasz (Interview No. 43, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Molly Juhasz discusses later developments in Hilltop area, Great Depression. (Interview No. 43, Tape No. 2)
Life and Personal Views of Tacoma: Leonard Svedberg (John L.A.) (Interview No. 1, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Leonard Svedberg (John L.A.) talks about early life in Finland, travel to United States, work in Tacoma, Lodge work in Scandanavian Community, impressions of Tacoma. (Interview No. 1, Tape No. 1)
Steam Railroading, Firemen and Engineers: Herman Hunt and Al Harris (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Herman Hunt and Al Harris discussion continues with comparisons of engines in the area. (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 2)
Blending of Two Worlds: Martin Sampson (Interview No. 9, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Martin Sampson discusses family life, early schooling and later life. (Interview No. 9, Tape No. 1)
Italians in Tacoma: Louis Mazzuca (Interview No. 10, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Louis Mazzuca talks about life of family, early work on the railroad, life of Italians in Tacoma. (Interview No. 10, Tape No. 1)
Trolleys in Tacoma: Robert (Bob) Paine (Interview No. 14, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Robert Paine describes equipment used, trolley routes, cable cars in Tacoma. (Interview No. 14, Tape No. 1)
Trolleys in Tacoma: Robert (Bob) Paine (Interview No. 14, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Bob Paine continues giving information on trolley lines in Tacoma and vicinity. (Interview No. 14, Tape No. 2)
Early Memories; Tacoma Police Department: J.A. Paulson (Interview No. 15, Tape No. 4)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
J.A. Paulson talks Great Depression, Industrial Workers of the World (I.W.W.), changes in the department. (Interview No. 15, Tape No. 4)
The Tacoma Danes: Abelona Jorgenson (Interview No. 18, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Abelona Jorgenson talks general anecdotes of life in Tacoma, Puyallup Fair prizes, Tacoma smelter pollution, home owning, wages working on Union Station, etc. (Interview No. 18, Tape No. 1)
Tacoma Police and the Law: Herman Hunt (Interview No. 19, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Herman Hunt discusses impressions of jail, work done on the job, police court, men in police department, changes in department. (Interview No. 19, Tape No. 1)
An Immigrant Life: Anna Laursen (Interview No. 21, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Anna Laursen discusses life in Tacoma, school work, general view of early life she remembered, home life and house work. (Interview No. 21, Tape No. 1)
Poles in Tacoma: Frank Jankowiak (Interview No. 26, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Frank Jankowiak discusses employment, Great Depression years, and life in Tacoma. (Interview No. 26, Tape No. 1)
Tacoma Ice Company: C.B. Hart (Interview No. 28, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
C.B. Hart continues talk regarding fruit business, processing plants, inside politics in business. (Interview No. 28, Tape No. 2)
Flour Mills - Milling: Ralph W. Clair (Interview No. 32, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Ralph W. Clair gives corraboration of info on flour mills, early milling in Middle West, work at General Mills, milling work done. (Interview No. 32, Tape No. 1)
Flour Milling and Quality Control: Ross Cory (Interview No. 35, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Ross Cory talks family background, quality control work (i.e. gluten, protein, water tests), vitamin additives, insect infestation tests, work in mill. (Interview No. 35, Tape No. 1)
Life Recollection: Mildred Wehmhoff (Interview No. 36, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Mildred Wehmhoff talks early family life in Tacoma, school, church, special events (i.e. the opening of Stadium Bowl), flu pandemic of 1918. (Interview No. 36, Tape No. 1)
Tacoma Lawyer: Elizabeth Shackleford (Interview No. 41, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Elizabeth Shackleford discusses family background, church work, women in the church life, professional career. (Interview No. 41, Tape No. 1)
Colonial Gardens: Fred Bevegni (Interview No. 44, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Fred Bevegni talks family background, working in the Gardens, its beginnings, changes, crops grown. (Interview No. 44, Tape No. 1)
Ruston Yugoslavs: John Krillich (Interview No. 50, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
John Krillich talks family background, Ruston Yugoslavs, changes in community, social life. (Interview No. 50, Tape No. 1)
Railroad Memories: Carl Hoffman (Interview No. 56, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Carl Hoffman gives general anecdotes, talks strikes. (Interview No. 56, Tape No. 2)
Tacoma Reminiscences: Mrs. Maxine Brindley (Interview No. 6, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Mrs. Maxine Brindley speaks about Tacoma in the Great Depression and WWII. Also discussed changes and things she saw lacking in present Tacoma. (Interview No. 6, Tape No. 2)