Tacoma (Wash.)
Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf (Geographic Terms Only)
Scope Note: Tacoma, one of the major cities of the Pacific Northwest, is on Commencement Bay at the mouth of the Puyallup River in north central Pierce County, Washington. The pioneer settlement began in 1852 with a saw mill at the south end of Commencement Bay. A number of Indian names were given to the site by various peoples include Che-bau-lip, Ta-co-be, Ta-co-pe, T’kope, Ta-qo-bid, Ta-co-bud, and Tsa-la-te-litch. Before 1868, Tacoma had several names including Commencement City, at least on paper. The name was adopted through the influence of Gen. Morton Matthew McCarver, who is considered the father of Tacoma. The name resembles many of the Indian names that were given to the site before the first settlers arrived. Tacoma was incorporated November 12, 1875.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Tacoma Community College Communications 220 class oral history projects
Collection
Identifier: TCCA-011
Abstract
Collection of oral history interviews conducted by the Comm 220 students in the spring of 2013. Interviewees include current and former Tacoma Community College staff, students, and military veterans.
Dates:
2013
Tacoma Community College Library records
Collection
Identifier: RG-10
Abstract
The collection contains Tacoma Community College Library materials relating primarily to library functions and events, such as event dedications, renaming to the Learning Resource Center, and annual events.
Dates:
1965-2016