No. 797 Tara Bueche Robbins, 2011

File — Box: 74, Folder: 14

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Scope and Contents

Tara Bueche Robbins is a realtor who became involved with Occupy Salt Lake City after reading about the movement, in New York City and elsewhere, on alternative news websites. Originally, she was drawn to the protest by its challenge to the “Big Bank” system that has played such a significant role in the decline in the American economy. Since her initial involvement, like most people participating in Occupy, she has developed a number of other points of contention, all brought to bear in her activism. Tara observes the changes that have taken place since the closing of the Pioneer Park encampment. She also criticizes the city and police department’s decision to close the park and the way that they went about dismantling the camp. Tara has a history of political activism, beginning with her support of women’s reproductive rights. Her grandmother died in an illegal abortion, and Tara and her mother have been involved in protests and other political efforts that support a woman’s right to choose.
Project: Occupy Salt Lkae City oral history project.
Interviewer: Michael McLane

Dates

2011

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.