The Northwest Room is pleased to announce the publication of the first batch of digitized videos in the Audio and Moving Image Collection in ORCA.
Northwest Room Joins the Historic Cushman Street Fair
The Cushman Street Fair helps decide the future of the substation properties. The Northwest Room shared history, resources, and fun giveaways.
Northwest Room Intern Spotlight: Ada Brown
Guest post by Ada Brown, University of Puget Sound intern My name is Ada, and I am a student at the University of Puget Sound, going into my Junior year. I am studying Politics and Government and Studio Art, and was interested in working with the Northwest Room archives in order to grow my personal…
Access Issue with Northwest Room ORCA Database
Important Notice: Access Issue with Northwest Room ORCA Database Dear Northwest Room Researchers, We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced while trying to access the Northwest Room ORCA database. Due to a migration issue, the original URL ORCA “https://northwestroom.tacomalibrary.org/” is currently not working. Please use the following URL to access the Northwest…
Tides of Time: Cysewski’s Ferry Boat Photographs
In the 1970s, photographer Stephen Cysewski captured moments of humor, oddity, and human interaction on Washington State ferries, offering a glimpse into passengers’ unique experiences in the Pacific Northwest.
Arthur French: Tacoma Photographer in Focus
Arthur French, a photographer in Tacoma during the turn of the last century, may not have left as significant a mark as some larger photographers and studios. However, his work provides a unique visual record. He captured not only the physical structures of Tacoma but also offering glimpses into the lives of its residents through…
Meet Heather, who is cataloging, digitizing, and enhancing access to the Tacoma News Tribune Photograph Collection.
This is a guest post by Heather Lowcock. Heather is an archivist working with the Northwest Room on the National Archives’ National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) grant project, which is digitizing the Tacoma News Tribune Photography Collection. Did you work for Adams Peanut Butter or walk the anti-nuclear Peace March in 1986…
Introducing the NEW Tacoma-Pierce County Buildings Index in ORCA
The Northwest Room has recently made our NEW Tacoma-Pierce County Buildings Index available in ORCA. Previously the index was only searchable by address or block. Now, users have the ability to browse and search by city, town, area, block, street, and address! The Buildings Index contains information on Tacoma and Pierce County buildings found in…
Two New Photography Collections Available in ORCA
Browse two unique photograph collections available on our online database ORCA. Carsten's Packing Company Photographs The Carsten’s Meat Packing Company was founded by Thomas Carstens, a German immigrant and butcher. The company quickly became the largest facility of its kind west of Denver, with a staff of 170 employees in its first year. Two major…
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Through the Lens of Tacoma’s History
As we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Northwest Room invites you to delve into the rich tapestry of stories within our collections. These materials offer a window into the vibrant history and contributions of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in our area. Begin your exploration…
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