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- c.1988
Segment on the Washington State Fair in Puyallup with Frank Buster, and Lillian Barna.
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Segment on the Washington State Fair in Puyallup with Frank Buster, and Lillian Barna.
Volga Germans: Fred Muntz (Interview No. 38, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Fred Muntz discusses family life in Tacoma, German language, church activities, community life. (Interview No. 38, Tape No. 1)
Unknown performance at Kelly's No. 1
Part of Red Kelly Papers
Jimmy Dean story, "Indiana", "Dancing on the Ceiling"
Trolleys in Tacoma: Robert (Bob) Paine (Interview No. 14, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Bob Paine continues giving information on trolley lines in Tacoma and vicinity. (Interview No. 14, Tape No. 2)
Trolleys in Tacoma: Robert (Bob) Paine (Interview No. 14, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Robert Paine describes equipment used, trolley routes, cable cars in Tacoma. (Interview No. 14, Tape No. 1)
The Poles in Tacoma: Father Richard Cebula (Interview No. 16, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Father Richard Cebula talks family background, personal remembrances, social activities, education, work, etc. (Interview No. 16, Tape No. 1)
This cassette is a Tacoma Tigers interview.
This cassette is a broadcast of a Tacoma Tigers game.
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)
Tacoma City Council Meetings on the radio (2 of 2)
Part of Murray Morgan Papers
Side 2: Oct. 8, 1968 meeting
Radio broadcast of the Tacoma City Council meeting, headed by mayor A.L. Rasmussen, from Oct. 8, 1968. Hot topic and big argument of the night was the mayor feeling the council had been misinformed that $23,000 spent for a “Black culture program” would be spent for park playground leaders.
Human Relations Committee and the Open Housing Review Board member John Epps and mayor Rasmussen discuss race, Black culture and the historical effects of white America vs. Black America.
Tacoma City Council Meetings on the radio (1 of 2)
Part of Murray Morgan Papers
Side 1: Oct. 15, 1968, meeting
Murray Morgan types while listening to a radio broadcast of the Tacoma City Council, headed by mayor A.L. Rasmussen, from Oct. 15, 1968, on KTNT-FM. Topics discussed include a Tacoma Times article, light/electricity companies, a model city program, and minimum wage percentage raises.
At 47 minutes in, Library Board member mentions libraries will not open Jan. 2 due to $20,000 in budget cuts. (Meeting date unknown).
External sources:
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)
The Tacoma Arts Commision talks about the Tacoma Art Bowl.
Steam Railroading, Firemen and Engineers: Herman Hunt and Al Harris (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 2)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Herman Hunt and Al Harris discussion continues with comparisons of engines in the area. (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 2)
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)
Part of Red Kelly Papers
Red Kelly's submission for the Washington State song.
Singing advertisement for library
Part of Tacoma Public Library Records
Side A: Evergreen College 11/81 - Red Kelly Trio; Side B: Evergreen College 11/81 - Red Kelly Trio
Part of Red Kelly Papers
Side A: Evergreen College 11/81 - Red Kelly Trio; Side B: Evergreen College 11/81 - Red Kelly Trio
Part of Red Kelly Papers
Side A: 5/5/95, Kelly's, Jack, Red, Bill, Gary A., Lance Buller; Side B: 5/5/95, Kelly's, Jack, Red, Billy
Part of Mayor William Baarsma Papers
Karen Vialle, former mayor of Tacoma, discusses the problems that Tacoma was facing when she became mayor. She mentions the Safe Streets Campaign and Neighborhood Improvement Committee as responses to those problems.