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Image of Paddlers in S'Klallam tribe canoe, Port Gamble, June 13, 1993
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Paddlers in S'Klallam tribe canoe, Port Gamble, June 13, 1993

In the summer of 1989, seventeen tribes from around Puget Sound and the Washington coast participated in the first Tribal Canoe Journey, known as the Paddle to Seattle. Part of the Washington State Centennial celebration, the journey celebrated Native maritime history, specifically the history of canoe travel across the region. Each canoe “family” started from their home and stopped at…
ID Number:2000.107.19930613.2.33
Date:1993
Image of Group camping in rain near Steven's Pass, June 22, 1993
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Group camping in rain near Steven's Pass, June 22, 1993

In June 1993, a fast-moving summer storm drenched the Puget Sound region, bringing rain, hail, thunder, and lightning. The soaking also made for soggy camping west of the Cascades, deterring even the most intrepid campers. Here, four children, James McGrath, Ginny Foy, Bob Howe, and Grace Jones, shelter in the back of a car at a campground near Stevens Pass,…
ID Number:2000.107.19930622.14.09
Date:1993
Image of Children sheltering from rain at campground, June 22, 1993
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Children sheltering from rain at campground, June 22, 1993

In June 1993, a fast-moving summer storm drenched the Puget Sound region, bringing rain, hail, thunder, and lightning. The soaking also made for soggy camping west of the Cascades, deterring even the most intrepid campers. Here, young campers James McGrath, Ginny Foy, Bob Howe, and Grace Jones shelter from the rain while the adults prepare food and a fire at…
ID Number:2000.107.19930622.15.22
Date:1993
Image of Spectators at Mardi Gras parade, July 25, 1993
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Spectators at Mardi Gras parade, July 25, 1993

For over 70 years, Seattle’s Black community has a held a summer festival that was part of Seattle's International Festival, now Seafair. The first, in 1952, was called the East Madison/East Union Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras later transformed into the Pacific Northwest Black Community Festival, and in 1997 it became the Umoja Fest African Heritage Festival.On July 25th, 1993, drill…
ID Number:2000.107.19930725.2.03
Date:1993
Image of Jimi and Frank Dorsey making sausages at The Incredible Link, Seattle, October 5, 1993
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Jimi and Frank Dorsey making sausages at The Incredible Link, Seattle, October 5, 1993

This image shows cousins Jimi (left) and Frank (right) Dorsey making sausages at their shop, The Incredible Link, in Pike Place Market. Jimi, Frank, and several of their relatives ran The Incredible Link together and made gourmet sausages based on family recipes. In addition to more standard varieties,The Incredible Link served smoked salmon sausage, crab-shrimp-scallop sausage, English-style bangers, and a…
ID Number:2000.107.19931005.1.30
Date:1993
Image of Doreen and Ben Nathan studying at the Seattle Indian Center, December 21, 1993
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Doreen and Ben Nathan studying at the Seattle Indian Center, December 21, 1993

The Seattle Indian Center was founded in 1958 to provide assistance to people in need, especially Indigenous people cut off from their families and cultures. In addition to educational programs, the Center also has a food bank, shelters, and offers community outreach services. This image shows Doreen Nathan (Tsimshian) and her son Ben Nathan studying at the Seattle Indian Center,…
ID Number:2000.107.19931221.15.23
Date:1993
Image of Ron Sims after election to King County Executive, November 4, 1997
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Ron Sims after election to King County Executive, November 4, 1997

In 1985, Ronald Cordell "Ron" Sims (1948-) became the first African American elected to county government in Washington state, winning a seat on the King County Council. He served on the council for three terms and in 1996 was appointed to fill King County Executive Gary Locke's position when he became Washington State Governor; he was re-elected in 1997, 2001…
ID Number:2000.107.19971104.1.31
Date:1997
Image of Ron Sims after election to King County Executive, November 4, 1997
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Ron Sims after election to King County Executive, November 4, 1997

In 1985, Ronald Cordell "Ron" Sims (1948-) became the first African American elected to county government in Washington state, winning a seat on the King County Council. He served on the council for three terms and in 1996 was appointed to fill King County Executive Gary Locke's position when he became Washington State Governor; he was re-elected in 1997, 2001…
ID Number:2000.107.19971104.3.05
Date:1997
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Harinder "Paul" Bains, with his son, Ikjot Bains, Seattle, June 21, 2002

Harinder "Paul" Bains and his two brothers Gurinder and Gagandeep immigrated to Washington from India in 1987, seeking freedom from religious persecution. The brothers settled in Okanogan, became US citizens, and started a gas station and gasoline transport business called Flying B. In 2000, they complained to oil company Arco alleging racial and religious discrimination while contracting with Arco. The…
ID Number:2000.107.20020621.CD02.001
Date:2002
Image of Martell Webster with family at home, Edmonds, January 13, 2003
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Martell Webster with family at home, Edmonds, January 13, 2003

Martell Webster (b. 1986) is a former professional basketball player who played 10 seasons in the NBA (National Basketball Association). Born in Edmonds and raised in Seattle, the 6’6” tall Webster was a high school basketball star for Seattle Prep, and was the first freshman to lead Prep in scoring and rebounding. Webster was recruited from high school directly into…
ID Number:2000.107.20030113.CD02.01.001
Date:2003
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