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Kelly Furniture Co., South Tacoma
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Kelly Furniture Co., South Tacoma
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Laura Clark - I do not think this is South Tacoma Way
Six people stand outside of a store in South Tacoma.
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South Tacoma Swamp
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Pat Baesman
Photograph by Bob Rudsit
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Tommy Yau
Photograph by Bob Rudsit
The Changing Peoples of Hilltop
Oral history interview with Charles Walker by Michelle F. Treat conducted 04/24/1991. Long-time resident Charles Walker reflects back on thirty years of Hilltop history and describes the areas shifting demographics during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. A retired businessman, Walker focuses in particular on the K Street Business District and the local economic impact of the 1970s recession. He also comments on his work with the Tacoma Urban League, the Black Businessmen's Association, and the Now, Mr. Lincoln program.
Part of Happenings on Hilltop
Part of Happenings on Hilltop
Part of Happenings on Hilltop
Happenings On Hilltop, Vol 2 No 16
Part of Happenings on Hilltop
Happenings On Hilltop, Vol 2 No 17
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Happenings On Hilltop, Vol 2 No 19
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Happenings On Hilltop, Vol 3 No 7
Part of Happenings on Hilltop
Happenings On Hilltop, Vol 5 No 4
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Happenings On Hilltop, Vol 7 No 3
Part of Happenings on Hilltop
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Part of Community Event Collection
Part of Community Event Collection
Part of Community Event Collection
Part of Community Event Collection
Part of Community Event Collection
Part of Community Event Collection
Photo description from Vanna Sing:
When taken: 1980s and 2000s
Where taken: Eastside, Salishan
What memory is contained in these photos? 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.
Two Community Members Sit Outdoors
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Photo description from Vanna Sing:
When taken: 1980s and 2000s
Where taken: Eastside, Salishan
What memory is contained in these photos? 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.
Teacher discussing 2003 class' documentary about Salishan
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Bryan Johnson from Lister Elementary School introduces a film he made in 2003 with his 5th grade students.
Oral history prompts in 9 languages for Salishan Story Fest
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The oral history prompts were available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Marshallese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Somali, and Russian