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Image of A. Philip Randolph and C.L. Dellums at speaking venue, Seattle, circa 1947
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A. Philip Randolph and C.L. Dellums at speaking venue, Seattle, circa 1947

A. Philip (Asa Philip) Randolph (1889–1979) was a labor organizer and civil rights activist. In 1925, he organized and led the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first labor organization led by African Americans to receive a charter in the American Federation of Labor (AFL).Labor activist C.L. (Cottrell Lawrence) Dellums (1900-1989) was a porter for the Pullman Company when he…
ID Number:2014.49.005.039.0449
Date:Circa 1947
Image of Community leaders posing together, Seattle, circa 1953
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Community leaders posing together, Seattle, circa 1953

Sixteen men and one woman pose formally near windows. The individuals in the back row are identified from left as George Taylor, Kenneth Stovall, Bruce Rowells, and five unidentified others. The individuals seated in the front row are identified from left as Elihue E. Spearman, Mr. Ward, Dr. Felix Cooper, Christine Meade, Ernest White, two unidentified others, and Powell Barnett.…
ID Number:2014.49.006.028.0090
Date:Circa 1945
Image of Stokely Carmichael speaking at Garfield High School, Seattle, April 19, 1967
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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
Image of Phil Burton and Walter White talking with Bill Ross, Seattle, November 20, 1949
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Phil Burton and Walter White talking with Bill Ross, Seattle, November 20, 1949

This photo shows three gentleman, possibly in a church building. From left to right are attorney Phil Burton, Walter White, and boxer and fight trainer Bill Ross. Walter Francis White (1893-1955), Executive Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1931-1955, visited Seattle on November 20, 1949.
ID Number:2014.49.010.004.0007
Date:1949
Image of Walter White posing with two others, Seattle, November 20, 1949
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Walter White posing with two others, Seattle, November 20, 1949

Walter Francis White (1893-1955), Executive Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1931-1955, visited Seattle on November 20, 1949. White worked with President Harry Truman to desegregate the armed forces. Here, he stands with two unidentified people at an unidentified location.
ID Number:2014.49.010.004.0196
Date:1949
Image of Walter White posing with Bill Ross, Seattle, November 20, 1949
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Walter White posing with Bill Ross, Seattle, November 20, 1949

Walter Francis White (1893-1955), Executive Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1931-1955, visited Seattle on November 20, 1949. White worked with President Harry Truman to desegregate the armed forces. Here, he stands with Seattle boxer and fight trainer Bill Ross at an unidentified location.
ID Number:2014.49.010.004.0197
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."This photo shows Bunche and others gathered…
ID Number:2014.49.010.010.0015
Date:1949
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
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