A recording of a KMO radio spot for Day's Tailoring

Herman Hunt and Al Harris discuss trains, routes, jobs done and extensively on passenger service in local area. (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 1)

Martin Sampson continues speaking of life after school, work done on the reservation, Northwest Federation of American Indians, one song of Native American origin. (Interview No. 9, Tape No. 2)

Bob Paine talks early history, use as trolley line, changeover to freight, line building, accidents and problems. (Interview No. 14, Tape No. 3)

J.A. Paulson discussion of early days on department, corruption in the department, first beat jobs, work on check detail, also early life. (Interview No. 15, Tape No. 2)

J.A. Paulson continued discussion of work on check detail. (Interview No. 15, Tape No. 3)

Mrs. Louise Troll talks work schedules, hazards and fears of railroaders, community life. (Interview No. 22, Tape No. 1)

Side 1: Oct. 15, 1968, meeting

Murray Morgan types while listening to a radio broadcast of the Tacoma City Council, headed by mayor A.L. Rasmussen, from Oct. 15, 1968, on KTNT-FM. Topics discussed include a Tacoma Times article, light/electricity companies, a model city program, and minimum wage percentage raises.

At 47 minutes in, Library Board member mentions libraries will not open Jan. 2 due to $20,000 in budget cuts. (Meeting date unknown).

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"1/2 Track Mono, 3.5 IPS, Both directions" written in box

Interview with Murray Morgan about an explosion on the "Pacific Queen" fishing ship on September 17, 1957.

Full-track mono, 3.75 ips.
KMO News radio broadcast c. 1965 with subjects including Old Tacoma development, building supermarkets, 1965-1966 school year, Never Never Land

Full-track mono, 7.5 ips begins at 14:43
Murray Morgan reading the news c. 1960s including topics of judges and legislature pay raises, Japanese film “Harakiri” (1962) being shown in Proctor and violinist Michael Rabin performing with the University of Puget Sound band at Mount Tahoma High School.

Oral history interview with Tacoma resident Shondea Chapman conducted by dindria barrow on August 16, 2022. In this interview, Shondea describes the places she calls home and her childhood memories between Los Angeles, California, Yakima, Washington and Muskogee, Oklahoma. Shondea has had multiple homes over the course of her life and she is glad that she has had them. Her story is an example of how we are connected to our geographies and our communities. Shondea continues to ask the question, “Who am I going to be?” which propels her into the future.

Oral history interview with Tacoma resident Melissa Knot conducted by dindria barrow on August 20, 2022. In this interview, Melissa describes how difficult it is to identify what home means. “Home is inside of me and it has to be.” She learned early in life the difference between stability and frequent movement. Melissa talks about how her grandmother, Betty, who was her rock. She recounts her teenage life after her mom left her to fend for herself and how a group of black women fed her. “I have these understandings in my mind…of who helped mold me and they don’t always fit what society wants me to be, ever, and that’s kinda hard to get people to understand…someone might try to look at me in a specific way and think that I am a certain way…and it’s been a hard and long journey to continue to stay me in a world that continuously wants to put me in a box that I just do not fit.” When asked about her twitter handle: Inspector Ratchet, Melissa said, “I still am this ratchet little girl… [and] I want for everyone to be able to just breathe in their own skin…without being forced to mold themselves into the dominant culture to be able to survive.” Melissa ran for the Washington House of Representatives, District 29, Position 2 against Steve Kirby. She is involved in local politics, has multiple degrees and certifications, is a South End Neighborhood Board Member and is an advocate for Whole Washington Health Care.

Oral history interview with Tacoma resident Regyna Frazier conducted by dindria barrow on September 13, 2022. In this interview, Regyna states that she is proud to be from Tacoma. To paraphrase: Regyna knows Tacoma is home because of how it feels. There is diversity here. You don’t see much diversity [elsewhere] it just becomes one [race], you need a mix in your diet, not just one flavor. Home is a place that mixes, that has more than just one flavor. Regyna wants to be around a mix of people so that she knows that race is not a reason for a crime. If a crime happens, it can happen to any person of any race, not just to my own. Home is also food and Regyna dreams about opening a restaurant to share the flavors of Tacoma.

Oral history interview with Tacoma resident Wayne Williams conducted by dindria barrow on November 22, 2022. In this interview, Wayne shares his family’s history and his personal journey starting in his family home, especially with his grandmother, carried through in his education, and then extended throughout his career. Wayne points out that you must have a purpose in life and that you must attend to it every day.