The following description is provided by Karina Shakhramanov

When taken: 3/25/23

Where taken: Kobetich

Who is in the photograph?
Karina!

What memory is contained in this photo?
Swimming lessons @ the center

Oral history interview of Bethany Du Toit conducted by dindria barrow on January 21, 2023, as part of the Archiving North End Communities event located at the Wheelock library branch.

Oral history interview with previous Tacoma resident Larry Duncan conducted by dindria barrow on November 29, 2022. In this interview, Larry shares his experience in one of Tacoma’s East Side neighborhoods, Salishan. Larry illustrates how his racial identity has been a mystery and how he has tried to piece it together like a complex puzzle. An intriguing person that appeared in his life twice showed up first as a person who made kites. Could this be a person who is somehow related to his birth parents? As he continues to learn about himself, Larry's dream is to be the best dad and husband possible for his family.

Caroline Edmiston is a professional chef turned tax attorney who is creative-minded and always looking for the next exciting thing to learn. Caroline shares this piece from the Food Bridges Us writing workshop. It is about sneaking cookies and is titled "Schnecken". Schnecken is a German cookie that is shaped like a snail, sometimes compared to a small cinnamon roll.

A Richards Studio portrait of Edward P. Miller (1908-1987) used in the Tacoma News Tribune. Miller was the founder of Miller Construction Co. and president of American Homebuilder Property Company. He was also a major developer of the West End and platted over 17,000 lots in the area.

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.

Back of Photo: Elder Pham and Elder Wetzer + Chamman (sp?) and Sarath and Paula and you Vanna; Love Paula Bear Paul Prom

PDF scanned from Eureka Times Vol 13, No 1. Winter 2015, pg 4,5.

Oral history interview of Jay Evan conducted by dindria barrow on January 21, 2023, as part of the Archiving North End Communities event located at the Wheelock library branch.

A photograph of Ed Miller (left) and F. Richard Miller (right) taken in 1986.