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History of the Tacoma Smelter and Its Workers

Oral history interviews with Curtis Dungey and Chuck O'Donahue by Angela Cookson conducted 02/1992. The interviews with both Curtis Dungey and Chuck O'Donahue discuss their association with the Tacoma Smelter and ASARCO. O'Donahue, who worked at the plant for over twenty years (1963-1985), also was active as a union leader for Local 25. Dungey was the senior environmental scientist for ASARCO who oversaw the closure of the plant.

The Chronicles of the Life of Wilmott Ragsdale

Oral history interview with Wilmott Ragsdale by Alicia J. Carter conducted April-September 2007. Wilmott Ragsdale presents his life story and gives an overview of his decade-spanning journalism and teaching careers. Notable highlights from this lengthy collection of interviews include: Ragsdale's childhood in Tacoma's early Proctor District; his time as a war correspondent in England during World War II; his opposition to the Canwell Committee and subsequent involvement with the academic freedom movement; and his travels to South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

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