Jan Runbeck, RN and Mike Mowat hold sign, made by Planned Parenthood, together reading "Protect safe, legal abortion."

"My aunt was orphaned uh, at about six months of age when her mother, uh, had, and we don’t know if it was self-induced abortion or if she went to a, uh, alley abortionist, was found dead on the kitchen floor in a puddle of blood from the fact that she knew she had more children than the family could support. So, uh, that’s the personal story, but I’m also a public health nurse and demographically, when women have access to abortion, they have better long-term outcomes, society has better outcomes as far as literacy rate, poverty rates, health rates, and all that. So, from a public health long-term perspective, it’s better for society, and individually, um, my aunt would have had a much better life, had she had a mother." - Jan Runbeck, RN
"I’m just generally opposed to taking advantage of people or keeping people down, I mean there’s a huge movement all over the world and all through history of keeping uh people down, so we have low wages, people without rights, so even in our own constitution, which they use as a preface for-for overturning Roe vs. Wade, women had no rights at that time. So if they can take away those particular rights, they can take away all the rest of them." - Mike Mowat

Katt Merilo hold a sign reading "Pregnant, pro-choice, + pissed off." The back of her sign, unpictured, reads, "Here for my unborn's rights - to protect her body + plan her own future."

"I am here because of abortion rights affects all people, not just women, not just cis women, but women of color, trans women. And, abortion rights are very important for all of us to be able to plan our futures, and our families, and keep ourselves safe. I’m also nine months pregnant, I’m due on Monday... It's a girl."

Brian Schmidt, carrying a child on his back, holds a sign reading, "The majority draft opinion does not represent the majority of Americans!"

"It’s [laughs] it’s uh not fair that a small percentage of people can dictate the rights of a large, I mean, millions of people."

Aja Fulani pictured in black tactical gear.

"We’ve seen the reality of what happens to people who want to make their voices heard, call for justice whether it be peacefully or otherwise, we have seen that when that runs counter to what the state’s interests are, they are silenced one way or another. And our presence is hopefully at least a small deterrent if nothing else. We’re a symbol of security to the people that are here to make them feel like they can engage with their community and be heard without fear of retribution."

Photo description from Pastor Tony Martin:

When taken: 1966-67
Where taken: Salishan, 42nd and Roosevelt St.
Who is in the photograph? Mr. Booker and Mr. Martin
What memory is contained in this photo? Two best friend, friendship

Oral history interview with previous Tacoma resident Larry Duncan conducted by dindria barrow on November 29, 2022. In this interview, Larry shares his experience in one of Tacoma’s East Side neighborhoods, Salishan. Larry illustrates how his racial identity has been a mystery and how he has tried to piece it together like a complex puzzle. An intriguing person that appeared in his life twice showed up first as a person who made kites. Could this be a person who is somehow related to his birth parents? As he continues to learn about himself, Larry's dream is to be the best dad and husband possible for his family.

A Richards Studio portrait of Edward P. Miller (1908-1987) used in the Tacoma News Tribune. Miller was the founder of Miller Construction Co. and president of American Homebuilder Property Company. He was also a major developer of the West End and platted over 17,000 lots in the area.

A photograph of Ed Miller (left) and F. Richard Miller (right) taken in 1986.

Oral history interview of Michael Lafrenier conducted by dindria barrow on January 21, 2023, as part of the Archiving North End Communities event located at the Wheelock library branch.

Backside contains text: 1723 N. Oaks Tacoma. D12

When taken: 1953
Where taken: Tacoma, Washington.

Who is in these photographs: Linnea Gord Jensen, piano accompanist.
Margreat McGugos was a proctor neighborhood piano teacher.

Photograph backside contains text: Margaret McGregor, Dorothy Lindgiriet, Virginia Ricker, Helen McRael, Eloise Christeneen, Beverly Anderson, Martha Barnes, Lorene Hall, Leniea Jeneen. Washington Mothersingers. Christmas 1953

When taken: 1956.
Where taken: Tacoma.

What memories are contained in these photos: Mothersingers appeared at Washington Grade School pageants along with student choruses, They also appeared at teas, events.

Photograph backside contains text: Mothersingers Picnic Summer 1956.

When taken: 1969.
Where taken: 4016 North 14th. Tacoma WA, 98406 (?)
Who is in these photographs: Theodore Jonas Jensen 1902-1989 (Born in Whatcom county, WA)
What memories are contained in these photos: Polaroid Swinger Photo 1969 by Laura L. Jensen
Theodore J Jensen, on 24th Street, 1951-1989 - replaced furnace that burned coal with an electric furnace in 1969.

Backside of photograph contains text: Jensen 1969 Theodore

Backside of photo contains text:
Washington School -- Tacoma, Washington -- May 1956 --- Marie Porter Ya
4th row: Vernon Farvour, Laura Jensen, Mike Teague, Brooke Johnsor, Chris Cullett, Shelley Garnes
3rd. row: Pam Miller, Jimmy Yadon, Judy Wheeler, Peter Ashmore, Jan Thompson, Randy Malanea
2nd. row: Chipper Canis, Robert Wuerch, Marlene Moniot, Linda Hopki. Kathy Risch, Pal Starkey
1st. row: Douglas Diel, Judy Johnson, Timmie Schneebeck, Po-Ko (monkey)

Backside of photo contains text:
Top row: - Laura Jensen, Jolyon Raymond, Jeff Perkins, Kristina Berg, Parker Estvold, Jimmy Stevens
2nd Row:- Jim Braun, Vernon Farour, Jim Broneu, Mark Lackey, Danny Mann, Carolyn Bruno
3rd Row:- Dail Fidler, Carrie Shark, Jim Johnson, Ken Birkley, Randy Malanca, Jimmy Mockner
2nd Row:- Pamela Miller, Judy Wheeler, Helen Sorlie, Linda Hopkins, Diane Johnson, Archie Brooking
1st Row:- Christy Breusaugh, Brenda Eggens, Paul Brotman, Mike Edmundson, Kathy Buckmiller
Teacher:- Juanita (Caper) Carlson

Item description provided by Marcia Pearson Crews.

Name of recipe: Henry's Bakery Gingerbread Boy Cookies
Who created this recipe: Henry's Bakery
How long has it been in the family: Henry's Bakery at Proctor made this recipes from the 1950s until it closed.
What memory do you have of it: Who made the world's best glazed donuts, maple bars, and ginger-bread cookies? Henry's Bakery of course. Growing up three blocks from Proctor I had these treats often. The TNT ran a copy of the gingerbread boy cookies many years ago and this is a copy of it. Delicious!

Oral history interview of Elton Gatewood conducted by dindria barrow on January 21, 2023, as part of the Archiving North End Communities event located at the Wheelock library branch.