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Railroad Memories: Carl Hoffman (Interview No. 56, Tape No. 1)
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- 11/8/1976
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Carl Hoffman gives a rundown on railroads, job classifications, memories of runs, accidents. (Interview No. 56, Tape No. 1)
Railroad Memories: Carl Hoffman (Interview No. 56, Tape No. 2)
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- 11/8/1976
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Carl Hoffman gives general anecdotes, talks strikes. (Interview No. 56, Tape No. 2)
Railroading in the Lumber Companies: Paul Meyer (Interview No. 7, Tape No. 1)
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- 10/8/1975
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Paul Meyer speaks at length about the surveying, clearing, laying and maintenance of lumber companies' railroad lines. (Interview No. 7, Tape No. 1)
Railroading in the Lumber Companies: Paul Meyer (Interview No. 7, Tape No. 2)
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- 10/8/1975
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Paul Meyer speaks at length about the surveying, clearing, laying and maintenance of lumber companies' railroad lines. (Interview No. 7, Tape No. 2)
Recollections: Ida Hough (Interview No. 37, Tape No. 1)
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- 5/6/1976
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Ida Hough gives memories of South Tacoma, school, childhood entertainments, working in Tacoma, family life. (Interview No. 37, Tape No. 1)
[RESTRICTED] A Writer and Her Work: Della Gould Emmons (Interview No. 5, Tape No. 1)
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- 10/1/1975
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Della Gould Emmons reminiscences of family life and her work as a writer. (Interview No. 5, Tape No. 1)
[RESTRICTED] Scholes Family - Steilacoom: Lynn and Ethel Scholes (Interview No. 53, Tape No. 1)
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- 10/29/1976
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Lynn and Ethel Scholes discuss family background, advent of railroad in area, people on railraod, Steilacoom as a girl. (Interview No. 53, Tape No. 1)
[RESTRICTED] Tacoma Fire Department; Fire Boat: Jack Harkins (Interview No. 12, Tape No. 1)
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- 11/14/1975
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Jack Harkins gives a biographical sketch and talks about early work in the department, positions of men on the fire boat, description of the fire boat. (Interview 12, Tape No. 1)
[RESTRICTED] Tacoma Fire Department; Fire Boat: Jack Harkins (Interview No. 12, Tape No. 2)
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- 11/14/1975
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Jack Harkins discusses water power, fire district, use of fire boat in land fires, changes. (Interview 12, Tape No. 2)
Ruston Yugoslavs: John Krillich (Interview No. 50, Tape No. 1)
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- 8/24/1976
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
John Krillich talks family background, Ruston Yugoslavs, changes in community, social life. (Interview No. 50, Tape No. 1)
Steam Railroading, Firemen and Engineers: Herman Hunt and Al Harris (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 1)
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- 10/31/1975
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)
Steam Railroading, Firemen and Engineers: Herman Hunt and Al Harris (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 2)
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- 10/31/1975
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. 3)
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- 11/20/1975
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Herman Hunt and Al Harris reminiscence and discussion of local yards, employees, train wrecks, service to local merchants. (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 3)
Steam Railroading, Firemen and Engineers: Herman Hunt and Al Harris (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 4)
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- 11/22/1975
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Herman Hunt and Al Harris generally reminiscence and discussion of engines. (Interview No. 8, Tape No. 4)
Tacoma Beltline Railroad: Robert (Bob) Paine (Interview No. 14, Tape No. 3)
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- 1/28/1976
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)
Tacoma Fire Department; A Change of Direction: Sigurd Asp (Interview No. 20, Tape No. 1)
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- 1/22/1976
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Sigurd Asp talks training, changes post-WWII, development of paramedics and rescue units, training paramedics, changing attitudes of department, public view of program. (Interview No. 20, Tape No. 1)