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Image of Klansmen at initiation ceremony at Wilson Station, Renton, July 14, 1923
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Klansmen at initiation ceremony at Wilson Station, Renton, July 14, 1923

A resurgence of Ku Klux Klan (KKK) movement between 1915 and the mid-1920s, in what historians call the "Second Klan," reached all 48 states, with membership over four million in the mid-1920s. Although the Klan's core belief in white supremacy, at least with regard to African Americans, had less resonance in Washington State, by 1921 there was a ready audience…
ID Number:2000.107.108.16.07
Date:1923
Image of Klansmen at initiation ceremony at Wilson Station, Renton, July 14, 1923
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Klansmen at initiation ceremony at Wilson Station, Renton, July 14, 1923

A resurgence of Ku Klux Klan (KKK) movement between 1915 and the mid-1920s, in what historians call the "Second Klan," reached all 48 states, with membership over four million in the mid-1920s. Although the Klan's core belief in white supremacy, at least with regard to African Americans, had less resonance in Washington State, by 1921 there was a ready audience…
ID Number:2000.107.108.16.08
Date:1923
Image of Lynnwood Elks' Cossacks motorcycle stunt team nearing the Garfield Street Bridge, Seattle, February 13, 1972
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Lynnwood Elks' Cossacks motorcycle stunt team nearing the Garfield Street Bridge, Seattle, February 13, 1972

Some 200 motorcycle riders participated in the 11th Annual Heart Fund Benefit Motorcycle Ride in February 1972. Each paid two dollars to ride from the Garfield Street Bridge in Seattle through Woodinville and Bothell to Lynnwood, and back. Riders picked up playing cards at certain stops, and three then won trophies for the best poker hand. With additional fundraising that…
ID Number:2000.107.128.35.01
Date:1972
Image of Man with Bumbershoot face paint, Seattle, September 3, 1988
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Man with Bumbershoot face paint, Seattle, September 3, 1988

Begun in 1971, Seattle's Bumbershoot is one of North America’s largest urban arts festivals, held annually over Labor Day weekend at the Seattle Center.In this image, Steve Irby shows his support on the opening day of Bumbershoot by painting his face to celebrate the festival. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of…
ID Number:2000.107.168.07.01
Date:1988
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Pat Suzuki singing in the Variety Club telethon, Seattle, January 31, 1976

The Variety Club (also Variety, the Children's Charity) is an organization founded as a social club for Pittsburgh entertainers in 1927. As the club grew and formed local chapters across the world, the club began raising funds for disadvantaged children, often through local telethons. KIRO-TV in Seattle held an annual Variety Club Telethon from 1969-1989 to benefit Children's Orthopedic Hospital…
ID Number:2000.107.171.09.01
Date:1976
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Variety Club Telethon stars visiting hospital patient, Seattle, February 10, 1973

The Variety Club (also Variety, the Children's Charity) is an organization founded as a social club for Pittsburgh entertainers in 1927. As the club grew and formed local chapters across the world, the club began raising funds for disadvantaged children, often through local telethons. KIRO-TV in Seattle held an annual Variety Club Telethon from 1969-1989 to benefit Children's Orthopedic Hospital…
ID Number:2000.107.171.09.02
Date:1973
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Kids handing donation to J. P. Patches, Seattle, February 6, 1977

Julius Pierpont "J. P." Patches was a clown portrayed by entertainer Chris John Wedes (1928-2012) on the immensely popular " J.P. Patches Show" on Seattle's KIRO-TV from 1958 to 1981. In addition to the long-running TV show, J. P. Patches made frequent fundraising appearances for local charities. In this image Craig Annable, 14, Eric Otani, 2, Kristine Otani, 5, and…
ID Number:2000.107.171.09.06
Date:1977
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Louise Wejak dancing at a War Bond rally, Seattle, July 6, 1944

In this photo, nine-year-old Louise Wejak, a fourth-grader at University Heights Grade School, dances on drums at a July 1944 War Bond rally in Wallingford. The event was staged by the Wallingford Commercial Club. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number:2000.107.171.09.09
Date:1944
Image of Young man dancing at Folklife Festival, Seattle Center, May 26, 1989
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Young man dancing at Folklife Festival, Seattle Center, May 26, 1989

In this image Louis Didier of Montreal, Canada, dances to a steel drum band during Seattle's annual Northwest Folklife Festival. The festival has been held each Memorial Day weekend since 1972 at Seattle Center as a free celebration of folk and ethnic music, dance, and arts. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back…
ID Number:2000.107.172.37.05
Date:1989
Image of Jugglers performing at Folklife Festival, Seattle Center, May 28, 1990
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Jugglers performing at Folklife Festival, Seattle Center, May 28, 1990

In this image juggling/dancing/comic duo Robert Stuverud, front, and John Webster, perform as the Gentleman Jugglers during Seattle's annual Northwest Folklife Festival. The festival has been held each Memorial Day weekend since 1972 at Seattle Center as a free celebration of folk and ethnic music, dance, and arts. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to…
ID Number:2000.107.172.37.06
Date:1990
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