Cynthia Tucker's mother (6/17/31-2/23/2010).

Cynthia Tucker's grandmother, born April 25, 1917. A July 19, 1936 article from the West Chester, PA Daily Local News newspaper stated, "Mrs. Tacie Steele was last night elected permanent chairman of the Citizens' Civic and Welfare Club, an auxiliary unit to the recently organized Citizen's Political Club of Chester County. Mrs. Steele is s committee woman." Cynthia was so proud to find this clipping amongst family artifacts given to her by her mother. "I always wondered why I was so eager and interested in community work. Now I know." Tacie Steel's mother was Mary Etta Draper Cooper Washington Dorin (9/5/1874-11/22/1971) and lived in Philadelphia, PA.

Photo description from Vanna Sing:

When taken: 1980s and 2000s
Where taken: Eastside, Salishan
What memory is contained in these photos? Vanna Sing's childhood in Salishan and Eastside; Growing up in Salishan, spiritual healing. 43 year old survivor from the country of Cambodia. Roots are from SE Asia, Cambodia, Thai, and Laos. Our family escaped the Khmer Rouge in 1978 In July 1979, we entered United States. Our sponsors were from Mineral Wells, Texas. Trying to adapt to the American culture was a struggle. Through the word of mouth, Tacoma, Washington was the place to be. 15 families migrated to Tacoma, WA. We first arrived in Hilltop, Tacoma, around St. Joseph hospital area. We spent a year here. Tacoma Housing Authority supported refugees by providing rental assistance. Department of Social and Healthy Services gave us TANF, food stamp, and medical.

Photo description from Vanna Sing:

When taken: 1980s and 2000s
Where taken: Eastside, Salishan
What memory is contained in these photos? Vanna Sing's childhood in Salishan and Eastside; Growing up in Salishan, spiritual healing. 43 year old survivor from the country of Cambodia. Roots are from SE Asia, Cambodia, Thai, and Laos. Our family escaped the Khmer Rouge in 1978 In July 1979, we entered United States. Our sponsors were from Mineral Wells, Texas. Trying to adapt to the American culture was a struggle. Through the word of mouth, Tacoma, Washington was the place to be. 15 families migrated to Tacoma, WA. We first arrived in Hilltop, Tacoma, around St. Joseph hospital area. We spent a year here. Tacoma Housing Authority supported refugees by providing rental assistance. Department of Social and Healthy Services gave us TANF, food stamp, and medical.

Photo description from Vanna Sing:

When taken: 1980s and 2000s
Where taken: Eastside, Salishan
What memory is contained in these photos? Vanna Sing's childhood in Salishan and Eastside; Growing up in Salishan, spiritual healing. 43 year old survivor from the country of Cambodia. Roots are from SE Asia, Cambodia, Thai, and Laos. Our family escaped the Khmer Rouge in 1978 In July 1979, we entered United States. Our sponsors were from Mineral Wells, Texas. Trying to adapt to the American culture was a struggle. Through the word of mouth, Tacoma, Washington was the place to be. 15 families migrated to Tacoma, WA. We first arrived in Hilltop, Tacoma, around St. Joseph hospital area. We spent a year here. Tacoma Housing Authority supported refugees by providing rental assistance. Department of Social and Healthy Services gave us TANF, food stamp, and medical.

Back of Photo: Elder Pham and Elder Wetzer + Chamman (sp?) and Sarath and Paula and you Vanna; Love Paula Bear Paul Prom

Photo description from Vanna Sing:

When taken: 1980s and 2000s
Where taken: Eastside, Salishan
What memory is contained in these photos? Vanna Sing's childhood in Salishan and Eastside; Growing up in Salishan, spiritual healing. 43 year old survivor from the country of Cambodia. Roots are from SE Asia, Cambodia, Thai, and Laos. Our family escaped the Khmer Rouge in 1978 In July 1979, we entered United States. Our sponsors were from Mineral Wells, Texas. Trying to adapt to the American culture was a struggle. Through the word of mouth, Tacoma, Washington was the place to be. 15 families migrated to Tacoma, WA. We first arrived in Hilltop, Tacoma, around St. Joseph hospital area. We spent a year here. Tacoma Housing Authority supported refugees by providing rental assistance. Department of Social and Healthy Services gave us TANF, food stamp, and medical.

Part of a series of photos taken of the Daffodil Parade in April of 2000, the restaurant Pomodoro in the Proctor District is seen in the background.

Part of a series of photos taken during the Daffodil Parade in April 2000.
Backside of photo contains text: Rick & Skye in parade at Proctor st. April 8, 2000

When taken: 1969
Where taken: Tacoma

Photograph backside contains text: La candler, Charlotte camp, Bonnie Diel, Beverly Curtis, Barbara Webe, Marian Bodinger, Joyce Mailler, Mothersingers 1969

Photograph description written by Laura L. Jensen

When taken: 1954-1961
Where taken: Washington Grade School, Tacoma WA
Who is in these photographs: Students of Washington Grade School
What memories are contained in these photos: Grade school with classmates and teachers at school.

Backside of photo contains text:
Top Row
Mrs.Hubner
Christ Dullett
Laura Jensen
Linda Horton
Cheryl Wilson

Second Row from Top
Barbar Skidmore
Tommy Daren
David Rivieto
Mary Anne Jackson
Greg Chantler

Third Row
Anne Marie Robertson
Vernon Farvour
Susan Swedberg
Randy Malanea

Fourth row from top:
Richard Harrison
Ricky Cratenberg
Joe Price
Paul Stanley
Wayne a. Millainson

Bottom Row
Larry La Paint
Christy Brewsaugh

Not in Picture: Carolyn Morrison
Susand Danlund
Paula Markswell

Backside of photo contains text:
Bottom row:- Ronnie Myer - Kathy Stockdale - Skippy Dustafston - Dail Fidley
2nd Row:- Kathy Buckmiller - Vicky Blasoa - Bobby Lackey - Jackqueline Keinshaw - Nan Parten
3rd Row:- Harold Doty - Susie Miraldi - Nancy Petermeyer - Peter Ashmore - Bill McCourt - Ricky Cratsenberg
4th Row:- Fred Hall - Marlene Johnson - Charles Karrigan - Fred Dross - Paul Stanley - Tommy Dlochne
5th Row:- Sue Swedberg - Nancy Nelson - Betsy Jones - Jim Bronow - Steven Asher - Frank Peruucunas
6th Row:- Mack Lachey - Brooki Johnson - ME - Joe Price - Dany Vergas - Jolyan Raymond.