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Image of Compact disc,

Compact disc, "Stan Boreson: Fractured Christmas" (self-released), ca. 1994

Stan Boreson (1925-2017) was born in Everett, Washington, and was one of the pioneers of Seattle-based childrens television. Starting with his daily KING's Klubhouse in 1950 (later "The Stan Boreson Show"), he and sidekick Doug Setterberg (a.k.a "Hey You") entertained Seattle's children from around 1950 until 1967. Boreson also had an active recording career. He played the accordion for years,…
ID Number:2020.23.RefCD
Date:Circa 1994
Image of Wig and hat worn by Stan Boreson, local celebrity and beloved performer, ca. 1994

Wig and hat worn by Stan Boreson, local celebrity and beloved performer, ca. 1994

Stan Boreson (1925-2017), born in Everett, Washington, was one of Seattle's childrens television pioneers. Starting with his daily KING's Klubhouse in 1950, (later "The Stan Boreson Show"), he and sidekick Doug Setterberg, (a.k.a "Hey You") entertained Seattle's children from around 1950 until 1967. Boreson also had an active recording career. He played the accordion and, through the years, became regionally…
ID Number:2020.23.RefWigHat
Date:Circa 1994
Image of KJET 1600 antenna ball, 1980s

KJET 1600 antenna ball, 1980s

In 1982, KJET premiered on Seattle AM radio. The correct frequency of KJET was 1590 kHz, but digital tuning was new at the time and very rare, so radio stations rounded to the closest visible number on the analog dial, in this case 1600. Identified as "New Wave," KJET was a precursor to today's alternative rock music stations and aired…
ID Number:2021.20.RefBall
Date:Circa 1980
Image of Prop towel from Hedwig and the Angry Inch, used by Hera Hoffer/Jinkx Monsoon, 2013

Prop towel from Hedwig and the Angry Inch, used by Hera Hoffer/Jinkx Monsoon, 2013

This prop towel is from the 2013 production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Moore Theatre. Lead character Hedwig Robinson wipes sweat from her face and then reveals an imprint of her makeup on the towel. The faux imprint effect was created by production designer Jennifer Zeyl. Playing Hedwig was Hera Hoffer, better known by her stage name…
ID Number:2022.20.1
Date:2013
Image of Two KJR radio station pins, ca. 1970

Two KJR radio station pins, ca. 1970

KJR is a pioneering AM radio station in Seattle which first broadcast in the 1920s. These buttons are from around 1970 when the station was the go-to for “Top 40” rock and pop hits as well as introducing and promoting new songs.
ID Number:2023.23.Ref
Date:Circa 1970
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CD single for song "Supersonics" by the Presidents of the United States of America, 1996

The Presidents of the United States of America was an alternative rock band formed in Seattle in 1993. Their song "Supersonics" was released as a promotional CD during the Seattle basketball team’s appearance in the 1996 NBA Finals. The music was the same as their song "Supermodel," but with rewritten lyrics which named stars of the team such as Gary…
ID Number:2023.25.1
Date:1996
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Campaign button, "Louie, Louie" from Almost Live! 1985

Almost Live! was a Seattle comedy show which aired from 1984 to 1999 on KING5 in Seattle. In the first season, host Ross Shafer and the staff tried to come up with publicity stunts to get more attention for the show. In 1985 Shafer announced a campaign to change the Washington State Song from “Washington my Home” to “Louie, Louie.”…
ID Number:2024.30.2
Date:1985
Image of Seattle Comedy Underground sweatshirt, 1986

Seattle Comedy Underground sweatshirt, 1986

Bill Nye (b. 1955) grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing and later Sundstrand Data Control. While working as an engineer, he also became interested in standup and the local comedy scene. Nye became a writer and performer on the King5 TV comedy show Almost Live! and…
ID Number:2024.39.12
Date:1986
Image of Banner from The Trading Musician, 1999

Banner from The Trading Musician, 1999

The Trading Musician opened in 1991 and quickly gained popularity within the Seattle music community. Its “buy, sell, trade” business model for new, used, and vintage musical instruments was a fresh concept in Seattle at the time. Used instruments were all refurbished by their in-house guitar repair staff and the owners worked hard to make the store a friendly environment…
ID Number:2024.Banner
Date:1999
Image of First Pike Place Market busker's permit button, 1976

First Pike Place Market busker's permit button, 1976

Musician Randy Bowles began busking in the Pike Place Market in 1974 after moving from his hometown of Yakima, WA. In late 1975, Pike Place Public Market notified it buskers that permits would be required to perform at the Market as of January 1, 1976. The Market staff would issue buttons as proof that a permit had been purchased. Bowles…
ID Number:2025.18.1
Date:1976
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