Photo description from Vanna Sing:

When taken: 1980s and 2000s
Where taken: Eastside, Salishan
What memory is contained in these photos? Lister Elementary was a generational school. My first grade teacher was my daughter's first grade teacher.
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.

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 with Tacoma resident Frank Richard Miller, known as Rich, conducted by dindria barrow on October 15, 2022, as part of the Archiving West End Communities event located at the Swasey library branch. In this interview, Rich, shares his story and his uncle’s story, Edward P. Miller. Edward was the primary developer of the area that we now refer to as the West End of Tacoma.

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.

PDF scanned from Eureka Times Vol 13, No 1. Winter 2015, pg 4,5.

Backside of photograph contains text: George Bartich, Luca Jurich, Nick Mullan
Co-Owners of Marymount

Item description provided by Gene Ankli

When taken: September, 20
Where taken: Seattle Lawn Bowling Green
Who is in the photograph: M. Kem, Bry, Nathan, Gene Rich, Lori, Kane, Mike Catsi, Michael McKinley, Antonio, Anya, Lavra, Mike, Keyleigh, Russell Palmer.
What memory is contained in this photo: Clubs tournament Tacoma, Seattle, Portland.

Backside contains text: Uncle Phil on Rt.

Backside of photo contains text:
Nono - 2nd from left
Others?

Backside contains text: 1723 N. Oaks Tacoma. D12

When Taken: 2000
Where Taken: Proctor Junior Daffodil Parade
Who is in this photograph: Photograph contains Mrs.Harm, mother of Maurine Harm, who took the photos. Maurine Harm went to Washington grade school from 1954-1961 as well as Mason and Stadium High School. Her parents lived on 26th Street.

Backside of photo contains text: Mom at the Jr Daffodil Parade April 8, 2000 Proctor Area