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Image of Frisco McGale, Buford Ransom, and Eddie Cotton, Seattle, circa 1947
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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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"Old Timers" club members posing together, Seattle, circa 1949

Eighteen "Seattle Old Timers" women pose for photo in costume, on the lawn of the "Tennis Club" at 23rd & E. Olive. In the back row, the identified women are Cora Spencer (2nd from left, Roberta Spencer's mother), and Edith Ruth Brown (5th from left). Seated in front are Mrs. Cecile McIver (2nd from left), Florence Artis (3rd from left),…
ID Number:2014.49.010.001.0003
Date:Circa 1949
Image of Fraternity brothers posing with house letters, Seattle, July 10, 1949
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Fraternity brothers posing with house letters, Seattle, July 10, 1949

Members of a fraternity gather at Dr. James Jackson's house, near Yesler on 25th. Fifteen men pose on a patio with a sign for Alpha Phi Alpha, the first African-American, intercollegiate Greek-lettered fraternity. From left to right, standing, are Monroe Wilson, Hercules Anderson, Dr. James E. Jackson, 5 unidentified men, Leslie Carter, and 2 unidentified men. Seated second from left…
ID Number:2014.49.010.009.0013
Date:1949
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Member of "Old Timers" club posing in costume, Seattle, circa 1949

An unidentified woman from the "Seattle Old Timers," dressed in costume, stands on the lawn of the Tennis Club at 23rd & E. Olive.
ID Number:2014.49.010.012.0022
Date:Circa 1949
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Cora Spencer posing in "Old Timers" costume, Seattle, circa 1949

Cora Spencer, in "Old Timers" costume, poses on the lawn of the Tennis Club at 23rd & E. Olive.
ID Number:2014.49.010.013.0024
Date:Circa 1949
Image of Cora Spencer and others posing in costume, Seattle, circa 1949
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Cora Spencer and others posing in costume, Seattle, circa 1949

Cora Spencer, center, and two unidentified women pose in "Old Timers" costumes on the lawn of the Tennis Club at 23rd & E. Olive.
ID Number:2014.49.010.013.0179
Date:Circa 1949
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Member of "Old Timers" club posing in costume, Seattle, circa 1949

An unidentified woman from the "Seattle Old Timers," dressed in costume, stands on the lawn of the Tennis Club at 23rd & E. Olive.
ID Number:2014.49.010.013.0180
Date:Circa 1949
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Four members of "Old Timers" club, Seattle, circa 1949

Four women, members of the "Old Timers" club, pose together on the lawn of the Tennis Club at 23rd & E. Olive.
ID Number:2014.49.010.014.0181
Date:Circa 1949
Image of Mrs. Harrison standing outside Garfield High School, Seattle,  May 7, 1950<br />
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Mrs. Harrison standing outside Garfield High School, Seattle, May 7, 1950

A postal carrier during the week, Albert Joseph "Al" Smith, Sr. (1916-2008) spent weekends taking pictures for his photography business "On The Spot." His photographs tell the stories of everyday people who shaped the dynamic character of Seattle, offering rare views into the city’s African American community, the Central Area neighborhood, and the local jazz scene.Here, a woman identified as…
ID Number:2014.49.010.041.0083
Date:1950
Image of Men waving on Elks parade float, Seattle, April  9, 1950
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Men waving on Elks parade float, Seattle, April 9, 1950

This photo shows a parade float for the "Black Elks" Lodge 109 in Seattle. The flatbed truck has a sign reading "Elks I.B.P.O.E of W. Puget Sound Lodge #109 and Auxiliary." One man drives the truck and two others stand on the back with a taxidermy elk, waving to the crowd.
ID Number:2014.49.010.055.0114
Date:1950
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