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Image of Boy Scout group, Seattle, circa 1948
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Boy Scout group, Seattle, circa 1948

In addition to his images Seattle jazz clubs, 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 takes a picture of a local group of Boy Scouts and their troop leaders.
ID Number:2014.49.005.023.0269
Date:Circa 1948
Image of Six people posing behind a bar, Seattle, circa 1944
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Six people posing behind a bar, Seattle, circa 1944

In addition to documenting Seattle jazz clubs in the 1940s-50s, Al Smith also photographed family, friends and other local scenes in the city's Black community. On this occasion Smith photographed three men and three women behind the bar at an unidentified venue. Signs on the walls advertise beer and food, and indicate that the photo was taken during wartime: two…
ID Number:2014.49.005.027.0311
Date:Circa 1944
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 A. Philip Randolph at lecturn, Seattle, circa 1947
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A. Philip Randolph at lecturn, Seattle, circa 1947

A. Philip (Asa Philip) Randolph (1889–1979) was a labor organizer and civil rights activist. In 1925, he organized and led the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first labor organization led by African Americans to receive a charter in the American Federation of Labor (AFL).Labor activist C.L. (Cottrell Lawrence) Dellums (1900-1989) was a porter for the Pullman Company when he…
ID Number:2014.49.005.039.0448
Date:Circa 1947
Image of A. Philip Randolph and C.L. Dellums at speaking venue, Seattle, circa 1947
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A. Philip Randolph and C.L. Dellums at speaking venue, Seattle, circa 1947

A. Philip (Asa Philip) Randolph (1889–1979) was a labor organizer and civil rights activist. In 1925, he organized and led the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first labor organization led by African Americans to receive a charter in the American Federation of Labor (AFL).Labor activist C.L. (Cottrell Lawrence) Dellums (1900-1989) was a porter for the Pullman Company when he…
ID Number:2014.49.005.039.0449
Date:Circa 1947
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 Butch & Izzy Smith riding on a sled, Seattle, circa 1950
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Butch & Izzy Smith riding on a sled, Seattle, circa 1950

In addition to his jazz club images, Seattle-born photographer Al Smith took many photos of family, friends and other local people in their everyday lives. This photo shows Isabelle "Izzy" (Donaldson) Smith and Al "Butch" Smith, Jr., the wife and son of the photographer, riding together on a sled down a snowy street near their home on 23rd Avenue in…
ID Number:2014.49.005.096.0958
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Servicemen at event sponsored by the Victory Canteen, Seattle, circa 1944
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Servicemen at event sponsored by the Victory Canteen, Seattle, circa 1944

The Victory Canteen of the Seattle Civilian War Commission fed and assisted service men and women passing through Seattle during World War II. Thousands of volunteers, largely women, served meals at railroad stations, U.S.O. canteens, Service clubs, and special parties. The Victory Canteen also sponsored recreational events and collected goods to be mailed as holiday gifts to armed forces overseas.This…
ID Number:2014.49.005.016.0186
Date:Circa 1944
Image of Servicemen at event sponsored by the Victory Canteen, Seattle, circa 1944
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Servicemen at event sponsored by the Victory Canteen, Seattle, circa 1944

The Victory Canteen of the Seattle Civilian War Commission fed and assisted service men and women passing through Seattle during World War II. Thousands of volunteers, largely women, served meals at railroad stations, U.S.O. canteens, Service clubs, and special parties. The Victory Canteen also sponsored recreational events and collected goods to be mailed as holiday gifts to armed forces overseas.This…
ID Number:2014.49.005.016.0190
Date:Circa 1944
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