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Tacoma Community History UWT Student Projects
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In 1990, the Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Program at the University of Washington Tacoma began offering oral history classes at the undergraduate and graduate level. Primarily led by Professor Michael K. Honey, students enrolled in these courses conducted oral histories that document local churches, labor unions, ethnic communities, neighborhoods, businesses, and civic leaders in Tacoma and the South Puget Sound.
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In accordance with the policies of the University of Washington Tacoma Library, individuals may use project materials for scholarly or research purposes, according to the provisions of fair use. Reproducing, publishing, or broadcasting any oral history project materials requires permission. For more information, contact the UWT Library.
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Through a collaboration with the University of Washington Tacoma Library, the Community Archives Center provides access to these project interview projects. Additional documentation, including photos of interview subjects and audio recordings, remain available through the Tacoma Community History Project site. Printed versions of the projects are available through the University of Washington Tacoma Library.