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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 6 Collections and/or Records:

Friends of the Tacoma Community College Library collection

 Collection
Identifier: TCCA-006
Abstract

The collection contains documents and photographs generated by the Friends of the Tacoma Community College Library, a group formed in the late 1960s to help support and promote the library at Tacoma Community College.

Dates: circa 1966-2010

Tacoma Community College Facilities Department records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-11
Abstract

The collection contains records generated by Facilities and Maintainance of the Tacoma Commmunity College.

Dates: 1965-2017

Tacoma Community College Health Careers records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-12
Abstract

The collection contains information on the operations of the Health Careers programs at Tacoma Community College. Documentation, evaluation forms, and photographs from the Associates Degree in Nursing, Diagnotic Medical sonograms, Radiology, Emergency Medical and Health Services, and the Health Information Technology program can be found within.

Dates: 1973-2013

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

Tacoma Community College Student Services records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-09
Abstract

The collection contains records generated by the departments and units in Student Services, including registration, advising, and student learning centers.

Dates: 1965-2012

Pearl Anderson Wanamaker collection

 Collection
Identifier: TCCA-005
Abstract

This collection holds materials relating to the professional life and accomplishments of Pearl Anderson Wanamaker, including awards, academic robes, photographs and degrees.

Dates: 1922-1996