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Image of Dr. Ralph Bunche and others greeting Governor Langlie, Seattle, July 7, 1949
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Dr. Ralph Bunche and others greeting Governor Langlie, Seattle, July 7, 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 the 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."In this photo, ten gentlemen greet Washington…
ID Number:2014.49.010.010.0016
Date:1949
Image of Dr. Ralph Bunche and family on train platform, Seattle, July 7, 1949
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Dr. Ralph Bunche and family on train platform, Seattle, July 7, 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 the 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."In this photo, Dr. Ralph Bunche and…
ID Number:2014.49.010.011.0017
Date:1949
Image of Dr. Ralph Bunche talking with Governor Langlie, Seattle, July 7, 1949
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Dr. Ralph Bunche talking with Governor Langlie, Seattle, July 7, 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 the 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."In this photo, Dr. Ralph Bunche, left,…
ID Number:2014.49.010.011.0018
Date:1949
Image of Dr. Ralph Bunche and others at Chamber of Commerce, Seattle, July 7, 1949
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Dr. Ralph Bunche and others at Chamber of Commerce, Seattle, July 7, 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 the 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."In this image, five people stand around…
ID Number:2014.49.010.011.0019
Date:1949
Image of Group sitting during International Carnival, Seattle, circa 1949
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Group sitting during International Carnival, Seattle, circa 1949

Seafair Royalty have been a part of Seattle's annual ten-week-long celebration since the festival's beginnings in 1950. Young women are chosen for the court to represent their neighborhood and/or ethnic community and are awarded academic scholarships. Throughout the summer, Seafair Royalty participate in festival events and perform knighting ceremonies recognizing outstanding citizens in the Seattle area.The Chinatown - International District…
ID Number:2014.49.010.012.0020
Date:Circa 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 Member of
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Member of "Old Timers" club posing in costume, Seattle, circa 1949

An unidentified woman from the "Seattle Old Timers," dressed in costume, stands on the lawn of the Tennis Club at 23rd & E. Olive.
ID Number:2014.49.010.012.0022
Date:Circa 1949
Image of Couples at party at Collin's Field House, Seattle, circa 1949
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Couples at party at Collin's Field House, Seattle, circa 1949

This photo shows men and women dressed formally for a dance party at Collin's Field House. Pictured are Margaret (Peoples) O'Gwin, Aaron Webb, Russell Gideon and wife Lillian, Richard Gardenhire (Seattle Policeman and longshoreman), and Lem Smith and his wife. The others are unidentified.
ID Number:2014.49.010.012.0023
Date:Circa 1949
Image of Cora Spencer posing in
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Cora Spencer posing in "Old Timers" costume, Seattle, circa 1949

Cora Spencer, in "Old Timers" costume, poses on the lawn of the Tennis Club at 23rd & E. Olive.
ID Number:2014.49.010.013.0024
Date:Circa 1949
Image of Cora Spencer and others posing in costume, Seattle, circa 1949
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Cora Spencer and others posing in costume, Seattle, circa 1949

Cora Spencer, center, and two unidentified women pose in "Old Timers" costumes on the lawn of the Tennis Club at 23rd & E. Olive.
ID Number:2014.49.010.013.0179
Date:Circa 1949
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