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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
Image of Partygoers playing cards, Seattle, circa 1950
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Partygoers playing cards, Seattle, circa 1950

In this photo, ten women and two men are seated in a circle on a living room floor, playing cards or watching the game. All of the woman are wearing identical party hats. Among those pictured are, from left to right, (possibly) Glenn Buxton (seated on floor near center of frame), Cecilia "Babe" Homes (front center, showing card hand to…
ID Number:2014.49.010.020.0041
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Two children playing with toys, Seattle, circa 1950
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Two children playing with toys, Seattle, circa 1950

Two unidentified children in living/dining room are playing with toys. The girl, on the left, holds onto a baby buggy with two dolls. The boy, on the right, is seated on the ground with an assembled train set. In the background are more toys, including a Fleet Wing bicycle, trucks, and a teddy bear.
ID Number:2014.49.010.020.0043
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Women singing at anniversary party, Seattle, circa 1950
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Women singing at anniversary party, Seattle, circa 1950

Pictured is a gathering at a church hall, possibly on 15th Avenue, near Yesler Way. The sign in the background reads "Our Pastor's 14th Anniversary." Below the stage on the left, two unidentified women are seated at a table containing gifts. At left, on the stage, an older gentleman and a woman sit in stuffed chairs. To the right is…
ID Number:2014.49.010.021.0046
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Newlyweds cutting cake at a double wedding, Seattle, circa 1950
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Newlyweds cutting cake at a double wedding, Seattle, circa 1950

Here, two unidentified couples, surrounded by friends and family, pose to cut wedding cakes. The location is possibly the Blue Rose.
ID Number:2014.49.010.022.0048
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Girl in high chair with birthday cake, Seattle, circa 1955
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Girl in high chair with birthday cake, Seattle, circa 1955

Here, a little girl in a party dress is seated in a high chair with a cake reading "Happy Birthday Mattie Jean."
ID Number:2014.49.010.026.0057
Date:Circa 1955
Image of Group seated at table at awards dinner, Seattle, circa 1955
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Group seated at table at awards dinner, Seattle, circa 1955

Nine people in formal attire are seated around a table with a tall flower arrangement. The woman at the center of the frame is holding a trophy engraved with "Gay Ladies Social Club." Identified are Sparrow Jackson (man to left of centerpiece) and Irene (Saunders) Jackson (to right of centerpiece). The others are unidentified.
ID Number:2014.49.010.027.0059
Date:Circa 1955
Image of Children around table at birthday party, Seattle, circa 1955
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Children around table at birthday party, Seattle, circa 1955

Fourteen unidentified children, ranging in age from about two to ten, are wearing birthday hats and sitting around a dining room table decorated for a birthday party. A large birthday cake sits on the far end of the table.
ID Number:2014.49.010.032.0069
Date:Circa 1955
Image of Birthday boy at his party, Seattle, circa 1955
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Birthday boy at his party, Seattle, circa 1955

The presumed birthday boy, unidentified, stands at the head of the table before his birthday cake. He is wearing a plaid vest, bow tie, and party hat. A pile of unopened presents covers the chair and table in the background.
ID Number:2014.49.010.032.0070
Date:Circa 1955
Image of Group of Cub Scouts with Santa Claus, Seattle, circa 1953
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Group of Cub Scouts with Santa Claus, Seattle, circa 1953

A group of boys wearing Cub Scouts uniforms pose with Santa in front of a large Christmas tree. Booklets of Christmas Carols lie on the table in the foreground.
ID Number:2014.49.010.035.0075
Date:Circa 1953
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