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Image of Woman posing in front of grocery store, Seattle, circa 1950
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Woman posing in front of grocery store, Seattle, circa 1950

In addition to his Seattle jazz club images, photographer Al Smith took many photos of family and friends in the city's Black community. Here, an unidentified young woman in sunglasses poses with arms akimbo in front of a neighborhood grocery store. Written on negative sleeve: Old Timers
ID Number:2014.49.005.030.0353
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Rev. O.S. Thomas Lewis in his office, Seattle, circa 1950
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Rev. O.S. Thomas Lewis in his office, Seattle, circa 1950

In addition to his Seattle jazz club images, photographer Al Smith took many photos of family and friends in the city's Black community. Here, Smith photographed the pastor of a church in the Central Area, standing in his book-lined office. A sign mounted on the bookshelves identifies the man as Rev. O.S. Thomas Lewis. Written on negative sleeve: Old Timers
ID Number:2014.49.005.031.0364
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Man leaning against car, Seattle, circa 1935
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Man leaning against car, Seattle, circa 1935

In addition to his images of the Central Area club scene, Seattle photographer Al Smith took many photos of family, friends, and other local people in their everyday lives, particularly in the city's Black community. Here, Smith photographs an unidentified man leaning against a convertible car. Behind him is a storefront with a sign reading "New and Used Furniture and…
ID Number:2014.49.005.065.0706
Date:Circa 1935
Image of Crane lifting Miss Cadillac out of water, Seattle, circa 1953
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Crane lifting Miss Cadillac out of water, Seattle, circa 1953

Here, a crane lifts the Detroit hydroplane "Miss Cadillac" out of the water at the Seward Park hydro pits during the city's annual Seafair hydroplane races.
ID Number:2014.49.006.006.0016
Date:Circa 1953
Image of Woman modeling a hairstyle, circa 1960
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Woman modeling a hairstyle, circa 1960

In addition to his images of the local jazz scene, Seattle photographer Al Smith took many photos of family, friends, and other local people in their everyday lives, particularly in the city's Black community. Smith often photographed fashion shows, hairstyle models, and people fashionably dressed for a night out. Here, Smith photographs a woman modeling a tightly curled hairstyle, possibly…
ID Number:2014.49.006.029.0327
Date:Circa 1960
Image of Members of the Royal Esquire Club on steps of Collins Field House, Seattle, September 11, 1949
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Members of the Royal Esquire Club on steps of Collins Field House, Seattle, September 11, 1949

The Royal Esquire Club is a private African American men's club in Seattle, founded in 1947 by five young Black men, as there was no welcoming venue in the city where they could socialize. Still active as of 2025 and now located in the Columbia City neighborhood, the club provides a space for social interaction, education, and entertainment for its…
ID Number:2014.49.010.003.0005
Date:1949
Image of Jessie Grimes with two members of the Royal Esquire Club, Seattle, September 11, 1949
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Jessie Grimes with two members of the Royal Esquire Club, Seattle, September 11, 1949

The Royal Esquire Club is a private African American men's club in Seattle, founded in 1947 by five young Black men since there was no other welcoming venue in the city where they could socialize. Still active as of 2025 and now located in the Columbia City neighborhood, the club provides a space for social interaction, education, and entertainment for…
ID Number:2014.49.010.003.0173
Date:1949
Image of Artists creating mosaic mural, Seattle, 1958
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Artists creating mosaic mural, Seattle, 1958

Three unidentified men and a woman assemble the City Light tile mosaic mural, which features the sun and the words, "That Man May Use it Freely." The mural, which went on extended loan to MOHAI when the downtown City Light building was sold, went back to City Light when MOHAI moved to its present location.
ID Number:2014.49.010.025.0054
Date:1958
Image of Artists creating mosaic mural, Seattle, 1958
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Artists creating mosaic mural, Seattle, 1958

Two unidentified men and a woman assemble the City Light tile mosaic mural, which features the sun and the words, "That Man May Use it Freely." The mural, which went on extended loan to MOHAI when the downtown City Light building was sold, went back to City Light when MOHAI moved to its present location.
ID Number:2014.49.010.026.0055
Date:1958
Image of Artists creating mosaic mural, Seattle, 1958
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Artists creating mosaic mural, Seattle, 1958

Here, two unidentified men prepare a segment of the City Light mosaic mural. The mural, which went on extended loan to MOHAI when the downtown City Light building was sold, went back to City Light when MOHAI moved to its present location.
ID Number:2014.49.010.026.0056
Date:1958
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