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Image of Skateboard deck with Coast Salish design, made by Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel, ca. 2014

Skateboard deck with Coast Salish design, made by Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel, ca. 2014

Ty Juvinel is a Tulalip artist who created this custom skateboard deck featuring Coast Salish designs to represent his heritage in art.
ID Number:2015.11.1
Date:Circa 2014
Image of Skateboard deck with Coast Salish designs, made by Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel, ca. 2014

Skateboard deck with Coast Salish designs, made by Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel, ca. 2014

This skateboard deck features the image of the head of a court jester in black and surrounded by orange, yellow, and red Coast Salish designs. Ty Juvinel is a Tulalip artist who, according to a Tulalip News article by Brandi Montreuil in 2013, states that he "expresses his love of heritage in art...His skateboarding line, featuring Coast Salish designs, tells…
ID Number:2015.11.2
Date:Circa 2012-2014
Image of Skateboard deck with Coast Salish design, made by Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel, ca. 2014

Skateboard deck with Coast Salish design, made by Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel, ca. 2014

This skateboard deck features the words "Tribal Lines" and a red circular Coast Salish design in the center. Ty Juvinel is a Tulalip artist who, according to a Tulalip News article by Brandi Montreuil in 2013, states that he "expresses his love of heritage in art...His skateboarding line, featuring Coast Salish designs, tells a story on each board and shows…
ID Number:2015.11.3
Date:Circa 2012-2014
Image of Marginal Way Benefit Skateboard Deck, ca. 2006

Marginal Way Benefit Skateboard Deck, ca. 2006

The makers of this skateboard, Black Market Skate Shop in downtown Seattle, help promote and support the skateboard community and are directly involved with fundraising for the Marginal Way Skate Park.
ID Number:2015.42.1
Date:Circa 2006
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Poster, "Washington Voters! Sign Here to Legalize, Tax & Regulate Marijuana", 2012

This campaign poster is for the I-502 Washington State initiative in 2012 to legalize recreational marijuana.
ID Number:2015.46.1
Date:2012
Image of Campaign button,

Campaign button, "Yes on I-502," the initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, 2012

This campaign button was in favor of the I-502 Washington State initiative in 2012 to legalize recreational marijuana.
ID Number:2015.46.3
Date:2012
Image of Children's Merry-Go-Round,

Children's Merry-Go-Round, "Kiddie-Whirl", made in Seattle, ca. 1950s

This child's four-seater Merry-Go-Round was designed and patented by Kenneth E. Ellenberger of Concrete, Washington, and manufactured and sold by Lynn F. Smith Mfg. Co. located at 711 Cherry Street in Seattle. The Kiddie-Whirl was originally owned by Frank Bishop, a construction company owner in Shoreline. He built his house at 12553 12th Ave NE, Seattle, and, when he sold…
ID Number:2015.57.1
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Two ribbons won by Ric Weiland at the Northwest Gay/Lesbian Sports Festival, 1991

Two ribbons won by Ric Weiland at the Northwest Gay/Lesbian Sports Festival, 1991

Richard "Ric" Weiland (1953-2006) was a software developer, programmer, philanthropist, and active member of the Northwest gay community. In 1975, Weiland became the first full-time employee hired by Bill Gates and Paul Allen at the newly founded Microsoft company. He retired in 1988 at age 35 and devoted his time to using his wealth to support the LGBTQ+ social justice…
ID Number:2016.10.9
Date:1991
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Runner number from "Run with Pride," ca. 1988-1992

The Seattle Frontrunners, one of the oldest, largest LGBTQ running clubs in the world, has organized a "Run With Pride" event every year since the 1980s. This number was worn by Richard "Ric" Weiland (1953-2006). In 1975, Weiland became the first full-time employee hired by Bill Gates and Paul Allen at the newly founded Microsoft company. He retired in 1988…
ID Number:2016.10.10
Date:Circa 1988-1992
Image of Alpenstock, ca. 1903

Alpenstock, ca. 1903

Otto Langstaff, grandfather of donor, used this Alpenstock when he climbed Mt. Rainier with his brother Clarence in 1903.
ID Number:2016.14.1
Date:Circa 1900
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