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Early Memories; Tacoma Police Department: J.A. Paulson (Interview No. 15, Tape No. 4)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
J.A. Paulson talks Great Depression, Industrial Workers of the World (I.W.W.), changes in the department. (Interview No. 15, Tape No. 4)
The Tacoma Danes: Abelona Jorgenson (Interview No. 18, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Abelona Jorgenson talks general anecdotes of life in Tacoma, Puyallup Fair prizes, Tacoma smelter pollution, home owning, wages working on Union Station, etc. (Interview No. 18, Tape No. 1)
Tacoma Police and the Law: Herman Hunt (Interview No. 19, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Herman Hunt discusses impressions of jail, work done on the job, police court, men in police department, changes in department. (Interview No. 19, Tape No. 1)
An Immigrant Life: Anna Laursen (Interview No. 21, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Anna Laursen discusses life in Tacoma, school work, general view of early life she remembered, home life and house work. (Interview No. 21, Tape No. 1)
Poles in Tacoma: Frank Jankowiak (Interview No. 26, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Frank Jankowiak discusses employment, Great Depression years, and life in Tacoma. (Interview No. 26, Tape No. 1)
Tacoma Ice Company: C.B. Hart (Interview No. 28, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
C.B. Hart continues talk regarding fruit business, processing plants, inside politics in business. (Interview No. 28, Tape No. 2)
Flour Mills - Milling: Ralph W. Clair (Interview No. 32, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Ralph W. Clair gives corraboration of info on flour mills, early milling in Middle West, work at General Mills, milling work done. (Interview No. 32, Tape No. 1)
Flour Milling and Quality Control: Ross Cory (Interview No. 35, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Ross Cory talks family background, quality control work (i.e. gluten, protein, water tests), vitamin additives, insect infestation tests, work in mill. (Interview No. 35, Tape No. 1)
Life Recollection: Mildred Wehmhoff (Interview No. 36, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Mildred Wehmhoff talks early family life in Tacoma, school, church, special events (i.e. the opening of Stadium Bowl), flu pandemic of 1918. (Interview No. 36, Tape No. 1)
Tacoma Lawyer: Elizabeth Shackleford (Interview No. 41, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Elizabeth Shackleford discusses family background, church work, women in the church life, professional career. (Interview No. 41, Tape No. 1)
Colonial Gardens: Fred Bevegni (Interview No. 44, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Fred Bevegni talks family background, working in the Gardens, its beginnings, changes, crops grown. (Interview No. 44, Tape No. 1)
Ruston Yugoslavs: John Krillich (Interview No. 50, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
John Krillich talks family background, Ruston Yugoslavs, changes in community, social life. (Interview No. 50, Tape No. 1)
Railroad Memories: Carl Hoffman (Interview No. 56, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Carl Hoffman gives general anecdotes, talks strikes. (Interview No. 56, Tape No. 2)
Tacoma Reminiscences: Mrs. Maxine Brindley (Interview No. 6, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Mrs. Maxine Brindley speaks about Tacoma in the Great Depression and WWII. Also discussed changes and things she saw lacking in present Tacoma. (Interview No. 6, Tape No. 2)
Railroading in the Lumber Companies: Paul Meyer (Interview No. 7, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Paul Meyer speaks at length about the surveying, clearing, laying and maintenance of lumber companies' railroad lines. (Interview No. 7, Tape No. 1)
Steam Railroading, Firemen and Engineers: Herman Hunt and Al Harris (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Herman Hunt and Al Harris discuss trains, routes, jobs done and extensively on passenger service in local area. (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 1)
Steam Railroading, Firemen and Engineers: Herman Hunt and Al Harris (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 3)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Herman Hunt and Al Harris reminiscence and discussion of local yards, employees, train wrecks, service to local merchants. (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 3)
Steam Railroading, Firemen and Engineers: Herman Hunt and Al Harris (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 4)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Herman Hunt and Al Harris generally reminiscence and discussion of engines. (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 4)
Blending of Two Worlds: Martin Sampson (Interview No. 9, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Martin Sampson continues speaking of life after school, work done on the reservation, Northwest Federation of American Indians, one song of Native American origin. (Interview No. 9, Tape No. 2)
[RESTRICTED] Tacoma Fire Department; Fire Boat: Jack Harkins (Interview No. 12, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Jack Harkins discusses water power, fire district, use of fire boat in land fires, changes. (Interview 12, Tape No. 2)
Tacoma Beltline Railroad: Robert (Bob) Paine (Interview No. 14, Tape No. 3)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Bob Paine talks early history, use as trolley line, changeover to freight, line building, accidents and problems. (Interview No. 14, Tape No. 3)
Early Memories; Tacoma Police Department: J.A. Paulson (Interview No. 15, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
J.A. Paulson discussion of early days on department, corruption in the department, first beat jobs, work on check detail, also early life. (Interview No. 15, Tape No. 2)
Early Memories; Tacoma Police Department: J.A. Paulson (Interview No. 15, Tape No. 3)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
J.A. Paulson continued discussion of work on check detail. (Interview No. 15, Tape No. 3)
Tacoma Fire Department; A Change of Direction: Sigurd Asp (Interview No. 20, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Sigurd Asp talks training, changes post-WWII, development of paramedics and rescue units, training paramedics, changing attitudes of department, public view of program. (Interview No. 20, Tape No. 1)
A Railroader's Family: Mrs. Louise Troll (Interview No. 22, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Mrs. Louise Troll talks work schedules, hazards and fears of railroaders, community life. (Interview No. 22, Tape No. 1)
The Slavs and Old Town: Mary Love (Interview No. 23, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Mary Love discusses businesses in Old Town, Slavic community activities, childhood rememberences. (Interview No. 23, Tape No. 1)
Tacoma Ice Company: C.B. Hart (Interview No. 28, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
C.B. Hart talks origins of Tacoma Ice Company, his early history, work done with fruit business in valley, egg business with company, bank participation in fruit business. (Interview No. 28, Tape No. 1)