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Women at the new Sound Savings and Loan Association, Seattle, May 26, 1977
When Sound Savings & Loan Association opened its doors on May 26, 1977, it was the first female-directed savings and loan institution west of the Mississippi. Some 500 shareholders, mostly women, invested $1.3 million to open the thrift bank, and the state of Washington contributed $100,000 to the effort. Billing itself “A Woman’s Place,” Sound Savings focused primarily on savings…
ID Number:2000.107.19770526.1.40
Date:1977
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Madame Lazonga, tattoo artist, Seattle, February 7, 1978
In 1972, a young Seattle woman began learning tattooing from shop owner C.J. (Danny) Denzl. Adopting the name Vyvyn Lazonga, she and Denzl became known for their original designs. At a time when men dominated both the trade and its clientele—and standard stencils were more common than custom artwork—Lazonga drew increasing attention for her own tattoos and her work with…
ID Number:2000.107.19780207.1.35
Date:1978
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Joseph Washington chanting at funeral for Kathleen Bishop, Port Townsend, February 16, 1978
Kathleen L. Bishop Turner (1915-1978), a member of the Snohomish Tribe, was active in Native American affairs throughout her life, following in the footsteps of her father, Senator William Bishop, who was the first Native American to serve in the Washington State Legislature. She devoted most of her live to the preservation and promotion of Native American traditions and culture.…
ID Number:2000.107.19780216.1.01
Date:1978
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Mourners placing gifts on bier at funeral for Kathleen Bishop, Port Townsend, February 16, 1978
Kathleen L. Bishop Turner (1915-1978), a member of the Snohomish Tribe, was active in Native American affairs throughout her life, following in the footsteps of her father, Senator William Bishop, who was the first Native American to serve in the Washington State Legislature. She devoted most of her live to the preservation and promotion of Native American traditions and culture.…
ID Number:2000.107.19780216.1.08
Date:1978