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Image of Mrs. Meade posing with her daughters, Seattle, circa 1953
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Mrs. Meade posing with her daughters, Seattle, circa 1953

Christine Meade, left, and Vivian (Meade) Caver, pose with their mother, "Big Mama," in an unidentified living room. In 1942, Christine Meade became the first black professional hired by the Seattle YMCA to recruit and train volunteers for their servicemen clubs. After retirement, she volunteered with the Greater Seattle Church Council and United Way.
ID Number:2014.49.006.028.0087
Date:Circa 1945
Image of Portrait of Clarine Garrett, Seattle, circa 1953
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Portrait of Clarine Garrett, Seattle, circa 1953

Clarine Garrett poses in a dark colored, short sleeved dress. Clarine was involved in the Youth Council of the Seattle chapter of the NAACP.
ID Number:2014.49.006.028.0088
Date:Circa 1945
Image of Portrait of Cheryl Inez Smith, Seattle, circa 1953
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Portrait of Cheryl Inez Smith, Seattle, circa 1953

Cheryl Inez Smith, wearing a white headband, smiles in the sunshine.
ID Number:2014.49.006.029.0091
Date:Circa 1965
Image of Mildred Mar carrying child at beach, Des Moines, circa 1960
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Mildred Mar carrying child at beach, Des Moines, circa 1960

Mildred Mar was a lifelong family friends of the photographer Al Smith's family. Here, she carries a child, probably her son Kaylon, out of the water during a Sunday outing at Saltwater State Park on Puget Sound near Des Moines. Cheryl Inez Smith, the photographer's daughter, plays in the surf on the left side of the frame.
ID Number:2014.49.006.029.0093
Date:Circa 1960
Image of Two people dancing at house party, Seattle, circa 1972
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Two people dancing at house party, Seattle, circa 1972

Seattle photographer Al Smith began taking photographs as a hobby as a teenager and continued documenting his experiences, both abroad and at home, throughout his life. Best known for his photos of Seattle's Jackson Street area jazz clubs and musicians, Smith also photographed family, friends, and local people in their everyday lives. Here, Smith photographs two people dancing at a…
ID Number:2014.49.008.012.0109
Date:Circa 1972
Image of Three photographers with cameras outdoors, circa 1950
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Three photographers with cameras outdoors, circa 1950

Seattle photographer Al Smith began taking photographs as a hobby as a teenager and continued documenting his experiences, both abroad and at home, throughout his life. Best known for his photos of Seattle's Jackson Street area jazz clubs and musicians, Smith also photographed family, friends, and local people in their everyday livesThis image shows three photographers set up to take…
ID Number:2014.49.009.038.0149
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Bob and Lois Hughes family sitting in front of Christmas tree, Seattle, January 1949
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Bob and Lois Hughes family sitting in front of Christmas tree, Seattle, January 1949

In addition to his images of the local jazz scene, Seattle photographer Al Smith took many photos of family, friends, and other local people in their everyday lives. Here, he photographs Bob and Lois Hughes and their three children in their living room, sitting on the floor in front of a large Christmas tree.
ID Number:2014.49.009.046.0182
Date:1949
Image of Smith family at home, Seattle, circa 1949
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Smith family at home, Seattle, circa 1949

This picture of the Smith family was taken in their home, as they sit on the floor in front of the fireplace. From left are Isabelle "Izzy" (Donaldson) Smith, Al Smith, Sr., and Al "Butch" Smith, Jr.
ID Number:2014.49.010.012.0021
Date:Circa 1949
Image of Deloris and Rhone Berry entering car on their wedding day, Seattle, June 15, 1952
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Deloris and Rhone Berry entering car on their wedding day, Seattle, June 15, 1952

This photo shows a newlywed bride and groom stepping into a car. This couple was unidentified when MOHAI first received this photograph. Thanks to input from Delores Davis, we now know their names and that Howard Rhone was a fireman and Deloris was a graduate of Seattle University. The sign in the front passenger side window reads "Hold Her Tight."
ID Number:2014.49.010.019.0039
Date:1952
Image of Woman wearing party hat sitting on bed, Seattle, circa 1950
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Woman wearing party hat sitting on bed, Seattle, circa 1950

This photo shows an unidentified woman seated on a bed, surrounded by wrapped gifts. She wears a party hat with a moon and star decoration. Framed photos adorn the nightstands on either side of the bed.
ID Number:2014.49.010.020.0040
Date:Circa 1950
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