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.

Oral history interview of Ben Brooks conducted on February 25th, 2023, as part of the Archiving South Tacoma Communities event located at the South Tacoma Branch