772 results for: Smith, Al, Sr.
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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
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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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Dr. Ralph Bunche, Seattle, July 8, 1949
Dr. Ralph Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as a United Nations mediator in Palestine during the 1948 conflict between Arabs and Jews. He was the first African American to receive the prize. Dr. Bunche (1904-1971) said mediators "should be biased against suspicion, intolerance, hate, religious and racial bigotry."Dr. Bunche came to Seattle in July 1949…
ID Number:2014.49.009.092.0365
Date:1949
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Seafair clown releasing balloons near Space Needle construction site, July 30, 1961
On July 30, 1961, as part of the annual Seafair celebration, amateur and professional photographers were invited to take photographs of the Seattle World's Fair (Century 21) construction site. Twenty thousand camera enthusiasts took advantage of the invitation, hoping to win a $1,000 prize. That afternoon, Seafair clowns released 2100 balloons at the Space Needle site to create a photo…
ID Number:2014.49.009.095.0377
Date:1961
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Garfield students in bleachers at basketball game, March 17, 1960
The Garfield High School basketball team was dropped from contention in the winners bracket of the 36th Annual State Class AA basketball tournament in 1960 when they lost to Renton High School, 40-30. Here, Garfield students watching the game react to what must have been an unfortunate play for their team. A young man in the front row holds a…
ID Number:2014.49.09.03.05
Date:1960
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Garfield students cheering at basketball game, March 17, 1960
The Garfield High School basketball team was dropped from contention in the winners bracket of the 36th Annual State Class AA basketball tournament in 1960 when they lost to Renton High School, 40-30. Here, Garfield students and cheerleaders react to a good play by their team during that game. Caption information source: "Renton Hoop Team Beats Garfield, 40-30," Seattle Post-Intelligencer,…
ID Number:2014.49.09.03.09
Date:1960
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Izzy Smith at a picnic, 1959
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. Here, he photographs his wife Izzy enjoying a cold drink at a picnic. Isabelle “Izzy” Donaldson (1916-2008) was born to a family of Black coal miners in Roslyn, Washington. She met photographer Al Smith in…
ID Number:2014.49.09.04.09
Date:1959
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Stokely Carmichael speaking at Garfield High School, Seattle, April 19, 1967
In a speech to an overflow crowd at Garfield High School, Black Power leader Stokely Carmichael proclaimed "it's a new day" for African Americans, who should assert themselves and no longer be ashamed of their color. About 20% of the listeners were white and many joined in cheering the speaker as he jabbed at white America.Controversy preceded the event with…
ID Number:2014.49.09.17.01
Date:1967
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Bob Frasier and John Davis posing at gym, Seattle, October 16, 1949
Bob Frasier, manager, assists John Davis, fighter and longshoreman, in the ring at a gymnasium located around 1st & Cherry. Bob is wearing a long sleeved shirt and pants with suspenders, and John is in a striped shirt and shorts, wearing protective gear and gloves.
ID Number:2014.49.010.001.0002
Date:1949
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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