THIST 437 & TIAS 515 "Doing Community History"  

Two workers at the Permanente Metals plant, in a photograph ordered by the United Steel Workers of America, available from the Tacoma Public Library Northwest Room Image Achives.

This guide was created for students creating oral history projects in THIST 437 & TIAS 515 "Doing Community History."  It will help you:

• Get started by suggesting reference books and guidebooks on oral history.
  
  
• Find books and articles on historical subjects.
  
  
• Locate resources on the history of Tacoma .
  
  
• Follow the guidelines for contributing your project to the Library, including:
  
  
  • Checklist to prepare project for deposit into the Library
  • Required formats for digital materials
  • Steps for converting files to audio files
    
    
• Access supporting documents, such as permission forms, document templates, and other materials.
  
  
• Cite sources and identify other places where you might get help.