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- Identifier
- wwu:34854
- Title
- Lefty Kreh discusses Joe Brooks
- Date
- 1974-07-26
- Description
- Lefty Kreh talks to Ralph Wahl re: Joe Brooks
- Digital Collection
- Wahl (Ralph E.) Flyfishing Papers and Photographs
- Type of resource
- Text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Ralph E. Wahl Flyfishing Papers and Photographs
- Local Identifier
- WahlKKrehL19740726transcript
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- 1 Title: “Lefty” Kreh re: Joe Brooks Date: 1974 July 26 Recording Length: 8:46 Collection: Ralph E. Wahl Photographs and Papers Repository: Center for Pacific Northwest Studies Transcription: by Ruth Steele, 2007 December 20. © This interview, recording and transcript is subject to copyright, and is
- Identifier
- wwu:34856
- Title
- Cam Sigler re: Joe Brooks
- Date
- 1974-08-26
- Description
- Cam Sigler shares memories of Joe Brooks and describes his legacy. Audio available in-house at the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies.
- Digital Collection
- Wahl (Ralph E.) Flyfishing Papers and Photographs
- Type of resource
- Text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Ralph E. Wahl Flyfishing Papers and Photographs
- Local Identifier
- WahlSiglerC19740826transcript
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- Cam Sigler interview re. Joe Brooks 1 Collection Name: Ralph Wahl photographs and papers, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies Interview Title: Cam Sigler regarding Joe Brooks Interview Date: 1974 August 26 Interviewer: Ralph Wahl Location: Unknown Revisions by: Rozlind Koester, 2008 January 15; Cam
- Identifier
- wwu:34855
- Title
- Steve Raymond describes Mt. St. Helens Eruption
- Date
- 1980-05-20
- Description
- Ralph Wahl interviews Steve Raymond about his experiences during the eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980, when he was on a fishing trip with his family in Eastern Washington. Audio available in-house at the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies.
- Digital Collection
- Wahl (Ralph E.) Flyfishing Papers and Photographs
- Type of resource
- Text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Ralph E. Wahl Flyfishing Papers and Photographs
- Local Identifier
- WahlRaymondMtStHelens19800520transcript
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- Collection Name: Ralph E. Wahl Photographs and Papers Repository: Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Washington University Title: Interview of Steve Raymond on the Eruption of Mount St. Helens Date: 20 May 1980 Original transcription by: Laurie Brion, October 2010 Additional edits by: Ste
- Identifier
- wwu:31427
- Title
- Katrina Jez interview [audio part 1 of 2]
- Part of
- Katrina Jez interview
- Date
- 1993-02-11
- Type of resource
- sound recording
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Women in the commercial fishing industry research collection
- Local Identifier
- jez19931512-1a
- Identifier
- wwu:31430
- Title
- Lyn Dennis interview [audio part 2 of 2]
- Part of
- Lyn Dennis interview
- Date
- 1993-02-11
- Type of resource
- sound recording
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Women in the commercial fishing industry research collection
- Local Identifier
- dennis19930211-1b
- Identifier
- wwu:31422
- Title
- Lyn Dennis interview [transcript]
- Part of
- Lyn Dennis interview
- Date
- 1993-02-11
- Type of resource
- text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Women in the commercial fishing industry research collection
- Local Identifier
- dennis19930211_transcript
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- Lynn Dennis Interview 1 Washington Women’s Heritage Project, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies Interview with Lynn Dennis Interview Date: 1993 February 11 Interviewer: Carole Teshima Morris Location: Transcription by: Bonnie Gregory 2007 June 28. [TAPE 1. SIDE A] MORRIS: This is February 11th, 19
- Identifier
- wwu:31418
- Title
- Lyn Dennis interview
- Date
- 1993-02-11
- Description
- Interview with Lyn Dennis by Carole Teshima Morris. Dennis recounts her experience as a female fisherman in the Pacific Northwest, where she fished for both sockeye salmon and crab. Ms. Dennis explains that she first fished the Nooksack River in a 12-foot boat, gradually working her way up to a 21-foot gill-netter (The Humdinger) operating out of Point Roberts. She describes the tribal fisheries system (in which enrolled tribal members can receive treaty licenses for commercial fishing), differences between fishing on rivers and fishing in salt water, and selection of crew members. She describes the realities of commercial fishing, fishing in inclement weather, and lessons learned from those experiences. She discusses discrimination in fishing and ways to overcome that adversity, and the economic and political climate of the commercial fishing industry in the 1990s, including some ramifications of the US-Canada Treaty on tribal fishing operations.
- Digital Collection
- Women In The Commercial Fishing Industry Research Collection, Washington Women's History Consortium Collection
- Type of resource
- text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Women in the commercial fishing industry research collection
- Local Identifier
- dennis19930211
- Identifier
- wwu:31428
- Title
- Katrina Jez interview [audio part 2 of 2]
- Part of
- Katrina Jez interview
- Date
- 1993-02-11
- Type of resource
- sound recording
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Women in the commercial fishing industry research collection
- Local Identifier
- jez19931512-1b
- Identifier
- wwu:31419
- Title
- Katrina Jez interview
- Date
- 1993-02-11
- Description
- Interview with Katrina Jez by Carole Teshima Morris. Katrina Jez describes her work in fishing, primarily in Southeast Alaska, and explains a typical season on a purse-seine boat. She discusses crew turnover, salaries and her specific duties onboard the boat. She reflects on the growing numbers of women working on purse-seiners, and the good living provided by commercial fishing. She describes some of the dangers accompanying the job, changes in the industry relating to boats, regulations, and resources, and the strong sense of community in the fishing industry. She describes the process of purse-seining and the joys and demands of the job. Ms. Jez discusses fisheries management issues such as dwindling fish populations in Puget Sound and efforts to restock Southeast Alaska fisheries. She mentions the politics of fishing, the impact of Asian driftnet fishing, and describes an increasing consciousness about the environment and pollution problems from within the fishing community. She reflects on the potential challenges affecting women and other individuals involved in commercial fishing.
- Digital Collection
- Women In The Commercial Fishing Industry Research Collection, Washington Women's History Consortium Collection
- Type of resource
- text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Women in the commercial fishing industry research collection
- Local Identifier
- jez19931512
- Identifier
- wwu:31429
- Title
- Lyn Dennis interview [audio part 1 of 2]
- Part of
- Lyn Dennis interview
- Date
- 1993-02-11
- Type of resource
- sound recording
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Women in the commercial fishing industry research collection
- Local Identifier
- dennis19930211-1a
- Identifier
- wwu:31424
- Title
- Katrina Jez interview [transcript]
- Part of
- Katrina Jez interview
- Date
- 1993-02-11
- Type of resource
- text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Women in the commercial fishing industry research collection
- Local Identifier
- jezk19931512_transcript
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- Katrina Jez Interview 1 Washington Women’s Heritage Project, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies Interview with Katrina Jez Interview Date: 1993 May 12 Interviewer: Carole Teshima Morris Location: Whatcom County, Washington Transcription by: Megan Bezzo, 2007 June 19. [TAPE 1. SIDE A] MORRIS: Okay,
- Identifier
- wwu:31441
- Title
- Meridith Cary interview
- Date
- 1996-06-25
- Description
- Dr. Meridith Cary, Professor of English. Dr. Cary joined Western's faculty in 1964. In 1972 she and Marge Ryan team-taught a Women's literature course. She also helped design and promote the Women's Studies program at Western acting as manager for the first five years. She described a period when the administration cut faculty from all departments, and remembered that the English department faculty handled it with distinction. Dr. Cary has also authored works in a number of different genres.
- Digital Collection
- Western Washington University Centennial Oral History Project Records, Washington Women's History Consortium Collection
- Type of resource
- Text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Western Washington University Centennial Oral History Project records
- Local Identifier
- wwucentennial_carym
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- Meredith Cary Interview 1996 June 25 An Interview with Meredith Cary June 25, 1996 Interviewer: Kathryn Anderson Western Washington University Centennial Oral History Project Center for Pacific Northwest Studies Bellingham, WA 98225 Western Washington University Centennial Oral History Project Cente
- Identifier
- wwu:31443
- Title
- Ingeborg Paulus interview
- Date
- 1996-07-10
- Description
- Ingeberg Paulus, Associate Professor Emeritus of Sociology. Dr. Paulus described the personal and professional paths that led her to Western. She discussed studying at the University of London. She talked about her youth in post-war Germany and how she got to Canada. Dr. Paulus discussed her interest in and experience with gender issues. She also discussed her research on border smuggling. She talked about her perceptions of students over her twenty year career at Western. She also talked about her interests and activities after retirement. Dr. Paulus discussed the collegial climate at Western as well as the reduction in force (R.I.F.) in the early 1970s. She discussed the cultural offerings of Western and Bellingham. She also talked about criminology, the Equal Rights Amendment and what made her retire.
- Digital Collection
- Western Washington University Centennial Oral History Project Records, Washington Women's History Consortium Collection
- Type of resource
- Text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Western Washington University Centennial Oral History Project records
- Local Identifier
- wwucentennial_paulusi
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- Ingeborg Paulus Interview 1996 July 10 An Interview with Ingeborg Paulus July 10, 1996 Interviewer: Kathryn Anderson Western Washington University Centennial Oral History Project Center for Pacific Northwest Studies Bellingham, W A 98225 Western Washington University Centennial Oral History Project
- Identifier
- wwu:922
- Title
- Richard Scholtz oral history
- Date
- 2005-10-20
- Description
- Mr. Scholtz was born in Los Angeles, California in 1947, and spent parts of his childhood in Ventura and Alton before heading to Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. As a child, Mr. Scholtz played piano and trumpet, and took music theory courses in college though he majored in Psychology. His first exposure to folk music came in high school when he heard Pete Seeger and the Weavers, and after college he took up the auto-harp. He recalls his experiences meeting Flip Breskin, and his work with the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop. He also relates how he came to found the WCHMS, and his continued work with the group. Mr. Scholtz acted as head of the Washington State Folk Life Council for 8-10 years, and has taught music classes at Western and at Whatcom Community College. He describes the Bellingham music scene, and its influence and impact on groups like the Homemade Music Society.
- Digital Collection
- Whatcom County Homemade Music Society Oral Histories
- Type of resource
- Text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Whatcom County Homemade Music Society Oral Histories
- Local Identifier
- Scholtz20051020
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- Collection Name: Whatcom County Homemade Music Society Oral Histories Repository: Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University Interview title: Interview with Richard Scholtz Interview Date: October 20, 2005 Interviewer: Coty Hogue Origina
- Identifier
- wwu:918
- Title
- Flip Breskin oral history (1 of 2)
- Date
- 2005-10-24
- Description
- First of two separate interviews. Ms. Breskin briefly describes her experiences as the first Jewish family on Mercer Island, and how this isolation as a child led her to music. She moved to Bellingham in 1970 at the height of the counter-culture movement and recollects her connections with the South Fork Bluegrass Band. She relates her experiences as one of the founding members of the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop, and the various camps and workshops that sprang forth from that, the Sound Acoustic Music Workshop and the California Coast Music Camp for example. Ms. Breskin also discusses the influences she had on the WCHMS, and her thoughts and experiences in the Bellingham folk music scene in general. She explores the impact that musicians like Elizabeth Cotten had on her own folk music experience and her personal connections to other folk artists like Janis Ian, Larry Hanks, Mike Marker, Eric Schoenberg, and Richard Ruskin. She explains her connection to Mama Sundays, now the Underground Coffee House on Western's campus, its history, and its connection to the music scene in Bellingham.
- Digital Collection
- Whatcom County Homemade Music Society Oral Histories
- Type of resource
- Text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Whatcom County Homemade Music Society Oral Histories
- Local Identifier
- Breskin20051024
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- Collection Name: Whatcom County Homemade Music Society Oral Histories Repository: Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University Interview title: Interview with Flip Breskin Interview Date: October 24, 2005 Interviewer: Coty Hogue Original t
- Identifier
- wwu:919
- Title
- Flip Breskin oral history (2 of 2)
- Date
- 2005-11-21
- Description
- Second of two interviews conducted with Flip Breskin. Ms. Breskin describes her up-bringing on Mercer Island and her early interest in folk music, and bands and musicians of influence. She relates some of her experiences running Mama Sundays and its history, as well as the evolution of the Puget Sound Guitar camp. Ms. Breskin discusses the strong sense of community in the music scene in Bellingham.
- Digital Collection
- Whatcom County Homemade Music Society Oral Histories
- Type of resource
- Text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Whatcom County Homemade Music Society Oral Histories
- Local Identifier
- Breskin20051121
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- Collection Name: Whatcom County Homemade Music Society Oral Histories Repository: Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University Interview title: Interview with Flip Breskin Interview Date: November 21st, 2005 Interviewer: Coty Hogue Origina
- Identifier
- wwu:29346
- Title
- Art Runestrand oral history interview (transcript)
- Date
- 2006
- Description
- Mr. Runestrand began working at the pulp mill as a training director and then moved to assistant industrial management director where his major concern was with the health and safety of mill employees. He points out that, early on, relationships among employees at the mill were very good. He then discusses the labor strike of the 1970s, explaining how the mill continued to operate by using salaried staff and supervisors to cover empty shifts. He talks about some the repercussions of being one of the employees who stayed on, including having tacks and nails strewn across his driveway, finding his house covered in graffiti, and even receiving a death threat. He also mentions that there were attempts to sabotage operations at the mill but they were always thwarted by security. Mr. Runestrand talks about creating an alcoholism recovery program at the mill that provided support to employees. He also describes an educational program that helped employees complete their high school diplomas. He speculates about causes for the mill's closure while also commenting on the community's changing attitudes towards the company. He concludes with optimistic remarks regarding the future of Bellingham's waterfront.
- Digital Collection
- Waterfront Oral History Project
- Type of resource
- Text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Waterfront Oral History Project records
- Local Identifier
- wohp_runestrand2006
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- Art Runestrand interview 1 Title: Interview with Art Runestrand Interviewer: David Albright Date: 2006 Collection: Waterfront Oral History Project Records Repository: Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Washington University Transcription: Transcribed by Laurie Brion, May 2008 RUNESTRAND:
- Identifier
- wwu:917
- Title
- Laurel Bliss oral history
- Date
- 2006-02-16
- Description
- Ms. Bliss briefly outlines her early experiences with playing music and some of her early artistic influences, including Simon and Garfunkel and the Beatles. She spent the majority of her college career at University of Washington. Ms. Bliss recalls how she was exposed to bluegrass style music, and how she was first introduced to playing the dobro, a lap-played guitar often featured in country and bluegrass music. She relates her experiences playing with the South Fork Bluegrass Band of Bellingham, including playing at the Darrington Bluegrass Festival and the Grass Valley Festival. Ms. Bliss has taught classes at the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop since 1984, and attended Whatcom County Homemade Music Society (WCHMS) music circles at the Roeder house when she was first learning to play folk music. She also describes the recording of a record, Old Pal, in 1994 with long time friend, Cliff Perry, and discusses her experiences playing Cajun music, specifically with the Bellingham-based band the Happy Valley Sluggers.
- Digital Collection
- Whatcom County Homemade Music Society Oral Histories
- Type of resource
- Text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Whatcom County Homemade Music Society Oral Histories
- Local Identifier
- Bliss20060216
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- Collection Name: Whatcom County Homemade Music Society Oral Histories Repository: Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University Interview title: Interview with Laurel Bliss Interview Date: February 16, 2006 Interviewer: Coty Hogue Original
- Identifier
- wwu:29341
- Title
- Norval Magnusson oral history interview (transcript)
- Date
- 2006-02-20
- Description
- Mr. Magnusson describes his background including his birthplace, education, experiences during World War II, and the circumstances that brought him to Bellingham. He describes his first position as process engineer at GP, which culminated in his becoming mill manager. He describes the nature of pulp production and the development of the bleach plant. He talks about technological innovations and research such as pneumatic instrumentation that improved efficiency and/or product quality. He also describes plant equipment such as spray dryers and Centra cleaners. Mr. Magnusson describes the leadership of Erik Ekholm and Ossian Anderson, both of whom were important figures at the plant. He discusses worker attitudes and labor disputes such as the argument over the saw filer/knife grinder position. He also gives his personal perspective on environmental issues like mercury emissions. Mr. Magnusson describes the relationship of the pulp plant with Western Washington University and the media, including coverage by 60 Minutes. He talks about the plant's changing role in the community, concluding with his opinion about the future of the waterfront and the economic base of the county.
- Digital Collection
- Waterfront Oral History Project
- Type of resource
- Text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Waterfront Oral History Project records
- Local Identifier
- wohp_magnusson20060220
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- Norval Magnusson Interview 1 Title: Interview with Norval Magnusson Interviewer: Samantha Cross Date: 2006 February 20 Collection: Waterfront Oral History Project Records Repository: Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Washington University Transcription: Samantha Cross Revisions: Transcri
- Identifier
- wwu:29337
- Title
- Orman Darby oral history interview (transcript)
- Date
- 2006-03-01
- Description
- Mr. Darby briefly gives his background including religious upbringing, education, and work history prior to becoming the public relations manager at the GP mill. He describes the face of the Bellingham waterfront in the 1970s, noting the rapid expansion of the town in the following few decades, as well as the community's changing feelings towards the mill during that time. Mr. Darby talks about some of the most significant developments at the mill including the creation and dissolution of the various plants and the workers' strike of 1978-1979. He talks about the various uses for chemical byproducts of the pulping process, which revolutionized many industries around the world. Mr. Darby discusses the impact of World War II and the importance of the mill to the war effort. He also talks about how environmental legislation affected operations at the mill. He speculates about the cause and effect relationships that resulted in the creation and termination of industries throughout the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Darby concludes with his thoughts about the future of the waterfront.
- Digital Collection
- Waterfront Oral History Project
- Type of resource
- Text
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Waterfront Oral History Project records
- Local Identifier
- wohp_darby20060301
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- Orman Darby Interview 1 Title: Interview with Orman Darby Interviewer: Allison Ampe Date: 2006 February 27 Collection: Waterfront Oral History Project Repository: Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Washington University Transcription: Allison Ampe Revisions: Transcript revised by Rozlind