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Jerry Tucker's band at Faurot's Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1947
Jerry Tucker's 15-piece band played Seattle's Faurot's Ballroom at 1214 East Pike Street. Here, a trumpeter plays from behind a row of saxophones. Bass player Sonny Booker (far left) joins in along with drummer Charlie Blackwell (deep center). Written on negative page: Jazz / Faurot's / EaglesCaption information source: Seattle Daily Times, November 21, 1941, page 25.
ID Number:2014.49.002.031.0124
Date:Circa 1947
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Jerry Tucker's band at Faurot's Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1947
Jerry Tucker's 15-piece band played Faurot's Ballroom,1214 East Pike Street on Seattle's Capitol Hill. Here, a vibraphone player accompanies guitar player Charlie Blackwell while he sings. Blackwell also played drums. Three audience members, including Pauline (Swayze) Fabre (far left) sit on the edge of the stage. Written on negative page: Jazz / Faurot's / EaglesCaption information source: Seattle Daily Times,…
ID Number:2014.49.002.031.0127
Date:Circa 1947
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Evelyn Williamson and Lionel Hampton onstage at the Trianon, December 1940
Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure wherever jazz was played around the city. On this occasion, he photographed Evelyn Williamson as she sang with Lionel Hampton and his band at the Trianon Ballroom in December 1940. Williamson, a local vocalist who sang in Jackson Street area clubs, had already recorded a number with the band. At this time,…
ID Number:2014.49.002.037.0229
Date:1940
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People dancing at ROOTS family picnic, Seattle, 1990
With few exceptions, the ROOTS (Relatives of Old Times in Seattle) family picnic has been held annually since the early 1970s, bringing together an average of 1000 people from Seattle’s Black community each year. The picnic also serves as a homecoming, with families who have relocated over the years coming back for the event. Attendees enjoy sharing food, listening to…
ID Number:2014.49.04.025.08
Date:1990
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Joe Louis with two young boxers backstage at an exhibition match, Seattle, circa 1950
Joe Louis (1914-1981) was heavyweight champion of the world from 1937 to 1949, setting a new world record, and earning Louis a reputation as an American hero. In 1942, Louis joined the Army, and during his service he donated generously from his boxing winnings to Army and Navy relief societies, was part of over 96 boxing exhibitions, and performed for…
ID Number:2014.49.009.019.0075
Date:Circa 1950
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Frisco McGale, Buford Ransom, and Eddie Cotton, Seattle, circa 1947
Dornatt J. “Frisco” McGale (d. 1958), was a professional fighter, and a boxing trainer and manager. Born in Jamaica, McGale lived in Seattle since the 1920s and fought professionally during the 1920s and 1930s. After he retired from boxing, he devoted his time to training young boxers. He managed professional light-heavyweight Eddie Cotton for many years. During WWII, McGale was…
ID Number:2014.49.009.073.0292
Date:Circa 1947
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Letcher Yarbrough standing with Thurgood Marshall, Seattle, February 9, 1947
Letcher L. Yarbrough (1908-1992) was a civil rights activist in Seattle, serving as president of the Seattle branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in the mid-1940s, and later as state president. Yarbrough was active in many civil/human rights organizations and committees, including the National Conference of Christians and Jews, Seattle Army Terminal Standing Grievance…
ID Number:2014.49.010.060.0120
Date:1947
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NACWC Executive Secretary Ruby Kendrick seated at desk, Seattle, August 1948
Here, Ruby M. Kendrick sits at a desk taking notes. Kendrick was executive secretary and a delegate from Washington, D.C., to the 24th Biennial Convention of the National Association of Colored Women Clubs (NACWC), held in Seattle July 31 - August 7, 1948. Delegates to the convention represented 4,780 clubs from 43 states, who gathered under the motto of "Lifting…
ID Number:2014.49.010.064.0128
Date:1948
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NACWC convention attendees at Plymouth Congregational Church, Seattle, August 1948
Here, eleven unidentified women pose for their photo at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1217 6th Avenue, Seattle. The women are attendees at the 24th Biennial Convention of the National Association of Colored Women Clubs (NACWC), held in Seattle July 31 - August 7, 1948. Delegates to the convention represented 4,780 clubs from 43 states, who gathered under the motto of "Lifting…
ID Number:2014.49.010.064.0130
Date:1948
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NACWC delegates onstage at convention, Seattle, August 1948
Three women stand on a stage decorated with trees and bouquets at Garfield High School. The women are attending the 24th Biennial Convention of the National Association of Colored Women Clubs (NACWC), held in Seattle July 31 - August 7, 1948. Delegates to the convention represented 4,780 clubs from 43 states, who gathered under the motto of "Lifting as We…
ID Number:2014.49.010.065.0132
Date:1948