Yasuda-Miyamoto wedding photo of bride and groom cutting the cake with floral arrangements, fruit bowl and 7-Up bottle in the background.

On February 24, 2023, dindria barrow conducted a group oral history interview with four members/founders of the Black Women's Caucus of Washington State, Tacoma Chapter. Those interviewed and photographed include (from left to right): Dr. Thelma Jackson, Caucus founder; Susan Alexander, previous president; Chana Lawson, current president; and Wilma J. Muse, longtime member. In this interview, the origin story of the Caucus is described, and the purpose of the group is explained.

Interview with Frank Boykin filmed in 2022 for the documentary project "The Evolution of Collective Wisdom."

Interview with Jim Walton filmed in 2022 for the documentary project "The Evolution of Collective Wisdom."

Interview with Jonathan Johnson filmed in 2022 for the documentary project "The Evolution of Collective Wisdom."

Indians on foot in Grandstand with bows and arrows.

Fully costumed Indians on horseback parading through Grandstand.

Native Americans parading on horseback around Grandstand.

Two Native American men, warrior Black Eagle, right, warrior Many Wounds, left.

Two Native American boys. On back: Nez Perce scouts.

Young Native American. On back: Nez Perce war dancer.

Native American in headdress on horseback.

Native American man in headdress. On back: Chief Jim Sluskin.

Crowds near tipi village.

On January 18, 1928, two unidentified Native American women were photographed weaving baskets while seated outside a wood-framed building. They have their heads down as they concentrate on their work. TPL-1546; G4.1-048

Indigenous peoples; Basket making;

Japanese American children from Fife line up on the steps of the First Presbyterian Church on February 8, 1928, dressed in traditional kimonos and with open fans. The tall young lady in the center of the photograph is their teacher, Miss Jones, who wears a kimono with thick obi. The positioning of the young girls on the steps resembles a gently opened fan. That afternoon the First Presbyterian Church sponsored a "Tea of Nations" which attracted 400 guests. Many countries in which the church had missionary programs were featured in a pageant of nations; these young girls may have been invited as representatives of Japan. They would be led in song by Miss Jones. G39.1-188A (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 2-5-28, D-1-article on Tea of Nations)

Japanese Americans--Tacoma; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1920-1930; Kimonos; Fans (Accessories);

Tacoma Buddhist Shoso-kwai. The Shoso-kwai, which may have translated to "youth meeting," poses outdoors, sans coats, on February 19, 1928. The young girls belonged to the Tacoma Buddhist Church which met at the site of the Columbus Hotel on Market St. Two years later in 1930, the church would move to its present location on Fawcett Avenue. G39.1-189; TPL-2840.

Japanese Americans--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Monty's Independents (Garagemen) were an all-black baseball team in the newly formed 9-member "Community" league in 1931. The Community League played a 16-game season. The league was notable for having not only an all-black team, but an all-Italian team headed by Al Greco, an all-Japanese team from Fife, and an all-Slavic team. Other teams in the league were Jack & Jill, the Tacoma Red Men, the 10th Field Artillery, Steilacoom, and McKinley Hill. Monty's opened their season on May 10, 1931, against Steilacoom where they lost 31-3 in a 7-inning game. (TDL 5-10-31, 2-B) TPL-3688; G39.1-173; G53.1-007; G39.1-165;

Baseball players--Tacoma--1930-1940; African American baseball players;

ca. 1890. "Chief Seattle's daughter" in Seattle.

Image title: Twin child healer. The North American Indian, v. 10, p. 94.

Indians of North America--Kwakiutl--1910-1920; Healers--Indians of North America;

Image title: With her proudly decked horse - Cayuse. The North American Indian, v. 8, p. 60.

Indians of North America--Nez Percé--1910-1920; Women--Indians of North America; Indians of North America--Portraits;

Image title: Flathead mother. The North American Indian, v. 7, p. 70.

Indians of North America--Salishan--1910-1920; Women--Indians of North America; Indians of North America--Portraits;

ca. 1912. A Primitive Quinault woman. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis. Scanned from Asahel Curtis lantern slide. Original print appears in The North American Indian, v.9 Plate # 293. The territory of the Quinaults extends along the coast from the Hoqium River to the Queets river. The tribe was less migratory than most of the north Pacific coast. They travelled to hunt and gather no further than a day or two from their home, although they did participate in limited whaling. They lived primarily off the abundant fish in their local rivers.

Indians of North America--Quinault--1910-1920; Women--Indians of North America;

Image title: Spearing salmon - Wishham. The North American Indian, sippl. 8. plate 276.

Indians of North America--Wishham--1910-1920; Men--Indians of North America; Indians of North America--Fishing;

Image title: Joseph - Nez Percé. The North American Indian, vol. 8, p. 24.

Indians of North America--Nez Percé--1910-1920; Men--Indians of North America; Indians of North America--Portraits;

Image title: A young Yakima. The North American Indian, v. 7, p. 12.

Indians of North America--Yakima--1910-1920; Men--Indians of North America; Indians of North America--Portraits;

Image title: Travaux - Piegan. The North American Indian, suppl. 6, plate 193.

Indians of North America--Piegan--1900-1920; Ceremonies--Indians of North America; Indians of North America--Travel;

Image title: A Haida Chief's tomb at Yan. The North American Indian, suppl. 11, plate 397.

Indians of North America--Haida--1910-1920; Death and burial--Indians of North America; Indians of North America--Tombs and sepulchral monuments;