- Title:
- A Tradition of Excellence: The Sonntags and Public Service
- Date Created:
- 1994
- Description:
- This collection of interviews explores the personal and political history of the Sonntag family. Jean Sonntag and George Sheridan provide background details about former Pierce County Auditor Jack Sonntag, Sr., while Sonntag's sons (Jack, Richard, and Brian) discuss how their father's legacy has shaped their lives and their own political careers. Area of focus include Jack Sonntag, Sr.'s political philosophy, the evolution of Tacoma's political power structure, and notable accomplishments from each of the Sonntag's public service careers.
- Subjects:
- Sonntag, Jack W. 1907-1969 Sonntag, Jean, 1913-2000--Interviews Sonntag, Richard E., 1942-2009--Interviews Sonntag, Brian--Interviews Sonntag, Jack W., Jr.--Interviews Sonntag family--Interviews Civic leaders-- Washington (State)--Interviews City council members--Washington (State)--Tacoma--Interviews Auditors--Washington (State)--Interviews High school principals-- Washington (State)-- Tacoma--Interviews Public officers Local officials and employees--Washington (State)--Tacoma (Wash.)--Politics and government Washington (State)--Politics and government
- Location:
- United States--Washington (State)--Tacoma
- Source:
- University of Washington Tacoma Community History Project
- Source Identifier:
- chp1994-08
- Type:
- text
- Format:
- cpd
- :
- http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en