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Image of Racing suit worn by Don Due for limited hydroplane racing, ca. 1970s

Racing suit worn by Don Due for limited hydroplane racing, ca. 1970s

Don Due was a Seattle native, born in 1932. He raced Super Stock and K-Class race boats, or limited hydroplane racing, in the 1970s. In 1971, he won the national championship in super stock at Green Lake driving his boat the Krazy Kanaka.
ID Number:2011.109.2
Date:Circa 1970
Image of Black, blue and purple Barclay Girls Can-Can dress, ca. 1958

Black, blue and purple Barclay Girls Can-Can dress, ca. 1958

The Barclay Girls got their start on Pier 91, dancing the can-can for servicemen setting sail and returning from the Korean War. When the war ended, they danced gigs around town, including at Seafair. Most of the dancers were still in high school. Leilani Larsen, who wore this costume, remembers sewing the sequins on during Spanish class.
ID Number:2013.44.1.1
Date:Circa 1958
Image of Gold shoes from Barclay Girls costume, 1960s

Gold shoes from Barclay Girls costume, 1960s

The Barclay Girls got their start on Pier 91, dancing the can-can for servicemen setting sail and returning from the Korean War. When the war ended, they danced gigs around town, including at Seafair. Most of the dancers were still in high school.
ID Number:2013.44.2.89
Date:Circa 1960
Image of University of Washington Husky Helmet Car, ca. 1977

University of Washington Husky Helmet Car, ca. 1977

The University of Washington Husky Helmet Car patrolled the sidelines at home games from 1977 to 2013, when it was officially retired. The helmet was originally designed for the Husky’s 1977 Rose Bowl appearance, but was disqualified from the parade for lack of flowers. Beneath the helmet sits a Volkswagen chassis and motor that were both donated by UW Alumnus…
ID Number:2013.76.1
Date:Circa 1977
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Beer bottle, "Pike Seafair Summer Ale", Pike Brewing Co., Seattle, WA, 2017

The Pike Brewing Co. started in 1989, and this beer celebrates the Seattle Seafair summer event held annually since 1950.
ID Number:2014.28.23
Date:2017
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Button, "Unofficial Seafairy 1984"

The nonprofit Tacky Tourist Clubs of America was founded in Seattle in the early 1980s, and incorporated in 1988. The organization sponsored annual parties and events to raise money for other nonprofits, mostly those benefiting the gay and lesbian community. This button is most likely from the annual Queen City Cruise, an "unofficial Seafair" event on Elliott Bay. The button…
ID Number:2016.10.12
Date:1984
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"Team Seattle Marathon Shoppers" bag, 1990

The nonprofit Tacky Tourist Clubs of America was founded in Seattle in the early 1980s, and incorporated in 1988. The organization sponsored annual parties and events to raise money for other nonprofits, mostly those benefiting the gay and lesbian community. Three popular annual events were the Queen City Cruise, an "unofficial Seafair" event on Elliott Bay and beloved by many;…
ID Number:2016.10.RefShoppingBag
Date:1990
Image of Seafair Queen dress and coat ensemble, 1968

Seafair Queen dress and coat ensemble, 1968

The first Seattle Seafair Queen was crowned in 1950. The title was changed to Miss Seafair in 1972 as the role evolved to put more emphasis on academics and personal achievements. Karen Brown, crowned Seafair Queen in 1968, wore this dress for the ceremony. The jacket was sold by Nordstrom Best.
ID Number:2016.97.1
Date:1968
Image of Pin worn by Rev. Dr. Samuel B. McKinney when he was King Neptune LIV at Seafair, 2003

Pin worn by Rev. Dr. Samuel B. McKinney when he was King Neptune LIV at Seafair, 2003

Rev. Dr. Samuel B. McKinney, Seattle Baptist minister, author and civil rights advocate was honored as King Neptune LIV for the 2003 Seafair festivities.
ID Number:2017.59.2
Date:2003
Image of Miss Seafair crown, 1997

Miss Seafair crown, 1997

The first Seattle Seafair Queen was crowned in 1950. The title was changed to Miss Seafair in 1972 as the role evolved to put more emphasis on academics and personal achievements. This crown belonged to Anne Slaugh, Miss Seafair 1997.
ID Number:2018.81.1
Date:1997
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