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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 31 Collections and/or Records:

Judy Rudloff Puckett sweatshirt

 Collection
Identifier: M-022
Abstract

Tacoma Community College sweatshirt, donated by Judy Rudloff Puckett in 2015.

Dates: 1965
Found in: Tacoma Community College Archives / Judy Rudloff Puckett sweatshirt

Tacoma Community College 50th anniversary oral history interviews

 Collection
Identifier: TCCA-012
Abstract

Made to commemorate Tacoma Community College's 50th anniversary, this is a collection of oral history interviews with long time faculty and staff at TCC.

Dates: 2013
Found in: Tacoma Community College Archives / Tacoma Community College 50th anniversary oral history interviews

Tacoma Community College Archives, Special Collections Library

 Collection
Identifier: TCCA-LIBRARY
Scope and Contents This special collection brings together the various published material in the Tacoma Community College Archives. Most but not all of these books and periodicals are also cataloged in the TCC Library Catalog. The majority of these publications are published by TCC departments and/or student organizations. Several are external publications that contain works by TCC employees and/or students, and a few others are...
Dates: circa 1960s-2000s
Found in: Tacoma Community College Archives / Tacoma Community College Archives, Special Collections Library

Associated Women Students of Tacoma Community College records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-15
Abstract

Scrapbooks and a handbook by the Associated Women Students of Tacoma Community College.

Dates: 1966-1971
Found in: Tacoma Community College Archives / Associated Women Students of Tacoma Community College records

Tacoma Community College Association (TCCA) collection

 Collection
Identifier: M-017
Abstract

Collection holds documentation of salary proposals between Tacoma Community College and Tacoma Community College Association, the body responsible for representing TCC employees until a union was formed in 1972.

Dates: 1967-1975
Found in: Tacoma Community College Archives / Tacoma Community College Association (TCCA) collection

Tacoma Community College Athletics records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-13
Abstract

This collection contains records from the Athletics Divisions from the late 1960s to 2013, including photographs, ephemera, and documents.

Dates: circa 1968-2013
Found in: Tacoma Community College Archives / Tacoma Community College Athletics records

Tacoma Community College biographical files

 Collection
Identifier: M-008
Abstract

A collection of biographical notes and materials about former directors, staff, and faculty.

Dates: 1965-2017
Found in: Tacoma Community College Archives / Tacoma Community College biographical files

Tacoma Community College dedication scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: TCCA-004
Abstract

Scrapbook made to commemorate the official campus dedication ceremonies in February of 1968.

Dates: 1968
Found in: Tacoma Community College Archives / Tacoma Community College dedication scrapbook

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
Found in: Tacoma Community College Archives / Tacoma Community College Communications 220 class oral history projects

Tacoma Community College Department of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-21
Abstract

A collection of documentation from Tacoma Community College's Humanities and Social Sciences department, focused on Drama, Music and Humanities.

Dates: 1979-2013
Found in: Tacoma Community College Archives / Tacoma Community College Department of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science records

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