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What We Built Came Out Of That Basement: Brian Skiffington on Hardcore Punk in Tacoma

Oral history interview with Brian Skiffington by Zack Pattin conducted 05/13/2014-05/15/2014. Local musician Brian Skiffington presents a history of the modern hardcore punk movement in Tacoma, Washington. Heavily involved in the punk and hardcore scenes as a drummer and venue-booker, Skiffington discusses notable bands and individuals and touches on the philosophical and political aspects of the punk and hardcore subcultures. He describes his involvement in local venues, including the Lake City Community Center, the Viaduct, and the Frameshop, as well as "punk houses" such as the 1227 House and the Bunny Ranch. The influence of bands such as Greyskull and Left With Nothing are also discussed.

La-Sy-El: Daughter of Swinomish

Oral history interview with Faye C. Bates by Cecelia La Pointe-Gorman conducted 05/07/2007. Faye Cabrini Bates shares her life story and recounts details from her social justice career, focusing in particular on her work with at-risk Native American youth and with St. Leo Churchs outreach programs. A long-time Indian rights activist, she comments on some of the political and social obstacles currently faced by Native American communities. Her father, Elder Martin Sampson of the Swinomish Tribe, is also discussed in-depth.

Taylor Bay History: An Interview with Grant Larson

Oral history interviews with Grant Larson and Corinne Larson by Donald R. Tjossem conducted 07/18/2011. In this pair of interviews, Grant and Corinne Larson describe life in the Taylor Bay community of Key Peninsula. Grant Larson, a Taylor Bay native whose grandparents immigrated to the area in 1857, shares stories from his childhood, comments on his early fishing and logging careers, and reflects on how the community has changed since his youth. Corinne Larson describes the rural lifestyle of Taylor Bay in the 1950s and also talks about their time as a husband-and-wife fishing team in Alaska.

Jack McQuade: Renewal of Historic Swiss Pub Coincides with Growth of the University of Washington...

Jack McQuade: Renewal of Historic Swiss Pub Coincides with Growth of the University of Washington Tacoma

Oral history interview with Jack McQuade by Alex Jaber conducted 05/28/2015. This project is comprised of an oral interview, recorded and transcribed, with Mr. Jack McQuade, co-owner of The Swiss pub, located at 1904 Jefferson Avenue, Tacoma, WA. The research paper investigates the factors involved when Mr. McQuade started this business during the early 1990's, as well as, examining how this helped revitalize and preserve the south downtown Tacoma setting on the UW Tacoma campus. The Swiss is a first-rate location for inspection due to its existence for over 100 years. Mr. McQuade has been the owner for as long as UW's 46 acre downtown campus has been in existence, his insight provides invaluable perspective on the transition over last 25 years of both the campus and his business in relation to one another.

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