Creager interviews Chief Martin J. Sampson
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- 03/11/1973
Creager interviews Chief Martin J. Sampson
Creager interviews Jan Herbrand, local author
Schuler interviews woodcarver Harvey Kullonen
Marile Creager interviews local author Elizabeth Sale
Part of Murray Morgan Papers
Murray Morgan reading the news. Topics include a fire station building on South 9th and A Streets and the firing of Dr. Robert C. Lee by the University of Puget Sound after Lee urged an end to the bombing of North Vietnam.
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.
Chinook Jargon Songs, Folks Songs of the Pacific Northwest and Elsewhere
Part of Murray Morgan Papers
Chinook Jargon songs sung:
“For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” (could be different song with same melody since a verse mentions "Steilacoom")
Folk songs sung with guitar:
Folk songs; Murray Morgan listening to KMO radio news and typing
Part of Murray Morgan Papers
Note: Former tape splicing broke and was repaired during this section 3 times. Digital editing was used to create a single track as originally intended.
Full-track mono, 7.5 ips
Woman/girl playing guitar and singing various folk songs:
1963 French song “Dominique”
“Michael Rowed the Boat Ashore”
Instrumental
Full-track mono, 3.75 ips
Murray Morgan uses his typewriter while listening to local radio news on KMO (recording likely in December 1965 based on news items and Christmas music being played).
Some topics on the news program
Part of Murray Morgan Papers
Murray Morgan talks about his work room
Part of Murray Morgan Papers
Murray Morgan discusses the news business with another radio/newspaper journalist.
Cuts to live broadcast of hydroplane racing.
Interview with Korean War veteran/author about his series on General William F. Dean.
"1890 Just Plain Bill - Seattle"
Part of Murray Morgan Papers
Morgan’s humorous spoof of the national 15-minute radio drama program “Just Plain Bill”.
“The story of a man who fought with a gavel instead of a gun. The first, fearless, fighting frontier judge.” Set in Seattle/Tacoma in the 1890s.
“The Case of Tacoma Assistant Mayor Jim Redcap vs. We Don’t Know Who”
Murray Morgan news broadcast c. 1971
Part of Murray Morgan Papers
Morgan news broadcast about Pacific Coast League/Tacoma Giants; racism in University of Puget Sound fraternities
Life and Personal Views of Tacoma: Leonard Svedberg (John L.A.) (Interview No. 1, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Leonard Svedberg (John L.A.) talks about early life in Finland, travel to United States, work in Tacoma, Lodge work in Scandanavian Community, impressions of Tacoma. (Interview No. 1, Tape No. 1)
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)
Blending of Two Worlds: Martin Sampson (Interview No. 9, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Martin Sampson discusses family life, early schooling and later life. (Interview No. 9, Tape No. 1)
Italians in Tacoma: Louis Mazzuca (Interview No. 10, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Louis Mazzuca talks about life of family, early work on the railroad, life of Italians in Tacoma. (Interview No. 10, Tape No. 1)
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)
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)
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)
Poles in Tacoma: Frank Jankowiak (Interview No. 26, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Frank Jankowiak discusses employment, Great Depression years, and life in Tacoma. (Interview No. 26, Tape No. 1)
Life Recollection: Mildred Wehmhoff (Interview No. 36, Tape No. 1)
Part of Tacoma Public Library Bicentennial Oral History Project
Mildred Wehmhoff talks early family life in Tacoma, school, church, special events (i.e. the opening of Stadium Bowl), flu pandemic of 1918. (Interview No. 36, Tape No. 1)
Ruston Yugoslavs: John Krillich (Interview No. 50, Tape No. 1)
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)