Northwest ORCA

What does Hilltop struggle with?

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What do you love about Hilltop?

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What changes have you seen in Hilltop?

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What changes do you want to see in Hilltop?

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Wells, Keith D.

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Tucker, Cynthia

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Torrez, Alyssa

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Tidbits from Ten, Vol 1 No 6

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Tidbits from Ten, Vol 1 No 5

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Tidbits from Ten, Vol 1 No 4

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Tidbits from Ten, Vol 1 No 3

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Tidbits from Ten, Vol 1 No 2

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Tidbits from Ten, Vol 1 No 1

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The Interfaith Center Staff

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The Changing Peoples of Hilltop

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1991

Part of Tacoma Community History UWT Student Projects

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.

The audience listening to Felix Strozier

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The audience listening to Antonio McLemore

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Susan Johnson telling a story

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Strozier, Felix

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Strozier, Felix

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Storyteller introductions

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Standing ovation from the crowd

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Solverson, Rebecca

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Shatara Baker inspecting a booth's whiteboard

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Scott, Jamika

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Reyes, Pete and Tiffani

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Note included with interview:
Tiffani and Pete Reyes attended the Hilltop Story Fest and came in on a later date to record their oral history.

Rebecca Solverson sharing the Hilltop Story Plaque project

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Ranniger, Deborah

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Part of Community Archives Center Oral History Project

Oral history interview with Tacoma resident Deborah Ranniger conducted by dindria barrow on September 20, 2022. In this interview, Deborah tells us how the landscape of Tacoma with its evergreen color and specifically the sight of Mount Rainier made her decide to live here at 10 years old. Deborah tells her family’s story of fleeing from Eastern and Western Europe to escape persecution. Deborah shares her journey from Seattle and Kent to Tacoma based on the burgeoning art scene. Deborah has recently published a memoir about her father and his influence on her life called, “Against the Current: A Conscientious Objector During World War II and the Daughter He Inspired.”