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Frank Russo's Wine Store, Seattle, March 9, 1949
Seven unidentified men stand inside one of Frank Russo's Over the Top Beverage Stores. In 1949, Russo owned one store at 414 Main Street and another at 107 Washington Street.
ID Number:2014.49.018.020.0042
Date:1949
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Wilcox family at dinner, Seattle, July 22, 1950
Music teacher Louis Wilcox and his wife, Shirley ran the Wilcox Music School. Here, Louis and Shirley Wilcox and their two sons and a daughter sit around their formally-set dining room table.
ID Number:2014.49.018.021.0044
Date:1950
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Freddie Brown tossing newspaper, Seattle, 1949
Seattle boxer Freddie Brown (1931-1961) won the middleweight championship title at the 14th annual Golden Gloves Tournament in February 1949. The final bouts, held on February 22, drew what was reported to be the largest Golden Gloves crowd in Civic Auditorium history. Freddie Brown fought twice that night, winning the semi-final against Ivan Johnson before prevailing in the final, defeating…
ID Number:2014.49.018.021.0045
Date:1949
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Jenkins family gathering, Seattle, circa 1950
The following people at this Jenkins family gathering have been identified. Standing-- Bob and Fran Frasier (1st and 2nd from left), Ms. Lewis (6th from left), Willeta (Riddel) Gayton and James Gayton (3rd and 2nd from right), and Gertrude (Johnson) Peoples (right). The rest of are unidentified. Seated, left to right: Delores Bradley (with Sharon Bradley in lap), Andrew Jenkins,…
ID Number:2014.49.018.025.0056
Date:Circa 1950
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Bartenders and patrons at the Italian Club, Seattle, circa 1950
Joe Smith (foreground) and another bartender fix drinks for guests at the Italian Club. The club was located at 1902 Second Avenue in downtown Seattle. Captiion information source: Polk's Seattle City Directory, 1951.
ID Number:2014.49.018.025.0057
Date:Circa 1950
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Group at the Entre Nous, Seattle, December 29, 1947
Eight women and five men in formal attire gather at Seattle's Entre Nous for a year-end group portrait. The following have been identified: Leo Adams (back row, 2nd from left), Judge Charles Stokes (back row, 3rd from left), and Mildred (Anderson) McHenry (middle row, 2nd from left). The others are unidentified.
ID Number:2014.49.018.026.0061
Date:1947
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Couple at Entre Nous, Seattle, December 29, 1947
Robert Albert and Ms. Bowen smile at one another at a year-end party at Seattle's Entre Nous. Albert worked at the U.S. Navy shipyard.
ID Number:2014.49.018.026.0062
Date:1947
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Bill Ross and "Gorick the Tailor," Seattle, February 22, 1948
Seattle boxer and fight trainer Bill Ross, left, and a fighter identified as "Gorick the Tailor" stand at the corner of a boxing ring.
ID Number:2014.49.018.032.0073
Date:1948
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Bill Ross and "Gorick the Tailor," Seattle, February 22, 1948
Seattle boxer and fight trainer Bill Ross, right, and a fighter identified as "Gorick the Tailor" stand at the corner of a boxing ring.Ross ran a boxing gym. The back of Gorick's robe reads "Golden Gloves. Seattle PI. 1948."
ID Number:2014.49.018.032.0074
Date:1948
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Serviceman in informal uniform, Seattle, circa 1948
An unidentified serviceman, wearing an informal uniform, poses for his portrait.
ID Number:2014.49.018.036.0082
Date:Circa 1948