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Image of Flier for The Stan Boreson Show, Seattle, circa 1965
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Flier for The Stan Boreson Show, Seattle, circa 1965

Stan Boreson (1925-2017), born in Everett, was one of Seattle’s children’s television pioneers. Starting with his daily KING’s Klubhouse in 1950, (later "The Stan Boreson Show"), he and sidekick Doug Setterberg, (a.k.a "Hey You") entertained Seattle’s children from around 1950 until 1967. Boreson also had an active recording career. He played the accordion, and through the years became regionally and…
ID Number:2002.69.1
Date:Circa 1965
Image of J.P. Patches Patches Pal card, Seattle, circa 1965
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J.P. Patches Patches Pal card, Seattle, circa 1965

From 1958 to 1981, Seattle entertainer Chris John Wedes (1928-2012) played clown J.P. Patches on KIRO-TV. "The J.P. Patches Show" was only the second show broadcast by KIRO-TV. Despite having only two live actors on screen at most times, Wedes as J.P. Patches and Bob Newman (1932- ) as his "girlfriend" Gertrude, the live improv show was very popular in…
ID Number:2003.35.1.4.1
Date:Circa 1965
Image of J.P. Patches holiday card, Seattle, circa 1965
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J.P. Patches holiday card, Seattle, circa 1965

From 1958 to 1981, Seattle entertainer Chris John Wedes (1928-2012) played clown J.P. Patches on KIRO-TV. "The J.P. Patches Show" was only the second show broadcast by KIRO-TV. Despite having only two live actors on screen at most times, Wedes as J.P. Patches and Bob Newman (1932- ) as his "girlfriend" Gertrude, the live improv show was very popular in…
ID Number:2003.35.1.4.3
Date:Circa 1965
Image of J. P. Patches and Gertrude riding elephants in a parade, Seattle, circa 1975
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J. P. Patches and Gertrude riding elephants in a parade, Seattle, circa 1975

In this image popular children's television host J. P. Patches and his girlfriend Gertrude ride elephants in a parade.J. P. Patches (Julius Pierpont Patches) was a clown portrayed by Seattle entertainer Chris John Wedes (1928-2012) in "The J.P. Patches Show" on KIRO-TV from 1958 to 1981. Only the second program ever broadcast by KIRO-TV, the live improv show was immensely…
ID Number:2003.35.12.2
Date:Circa 1975
Image of Brakeman Bill, circa 1960
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Brakeman Bill, circa 1960

Brakeman Bill, featuring ex-DJ and sports announcer Bill McLain, was a popular weekday children’s show on KTNT-TV (later KSTW-TV) in the Pacific Northwest market from 1955 to 1975. The television show was performed live and un-scripted; McLain dressed as a railroad brakeman, and drew pictures, ran elaborate model trains, showed cartoons, and interacted with puppet side-kick the Crazy Donkey, whose…
ID Number:2003.66.26
Date:Circa 1960
Image of Ruth Prins as Wunda-Wunda, KING-TV children's program host, Seattle, circa 1955
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Ruth Prins as Wunda-Wunda, KING-TV children's program host, Seattle, circa 1955

In 1947, Dorothy Bullitt, owner of KING-TV, hired Ruth Prins, a Seattle actor and drama teacher, to take part in the young station's new children's educational programming. Prins first became the station's Story Lady, in the award-winning Televenture Tales. From 1952 to 1972, she entertained preschoolers as Wunda Wunda, presenting stories, singing songs, and spending time with a group of…
ID Number:2005.5.10
Date:Circa 1955
Image of Eleventh Annual Seattle Peace Concerts poster, June 2 - August 25, 1991
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Eleventh Annual Seattle Peace Concerts poster, June 2 - August 25, 1991

The Seattle Peace Concerts were established in 1981 by the Love Family commune as a series of free summertime concerts given in Seattle parks to promote a culture of peace and reconciliation. Member Don Glenn managed the concerts for the Love Family, continuing after the commune disbanded in 2003, until relinquishing the position in 2016. As of 2019, the annual…
ID Number:2005.28.2
Date:1991
Image of Frye's Opera House ledger, Seattle, 1887-1888
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Frye's Opera House ledger, Seattle, 1887-1888

In 1883, Seattle businessman George F. Frye and his wife Louisa Denny Frye commissioned the building of a first-class opera house for the growing city. Located at the corner of First Avenue and Marion Streets, the elegant 1300-seat hall opened in 1884. Frye managed the house himself. It featured performances by national and international touring groups and provided a gathering…
ID Number:2005.38.4
Date:1887-1888
Image of The Faggot Museum poster, Seattle, September 10-October 2, 1999
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The Faggot Museum poster, Seattle, September 10-October 2, 1999

In 1999, Michael Whistler performed his one-man show The Faggot Museum. Written by Whistler and directed by James Haskins at the Theatre Off Jackson, the play presented a series of monologues exploring men who "embody the faggot stereotype." Michael Whistler is a theater artist, playwright, and teacher who lived and worked in Seattle in the 1990s, but now lives in…
ID Number:2007.25.57
Date:1999
Image of Seattle Men's Chorus Pride and Joy '85 concert poster, June 29, 1985
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Seattle Men's Chorus Pride and Joy '85 concert poster, June 29, 1985

Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) is an LGBTQ community chorus based in Seattle, Washington. The group was founded in 1979, and is one of the world's largest men choruses. Along with Seattle Women's Chorus, it is the largest community choral organization in North America.This poster advertises the June 29 performance of the Seattle Men's Chorus at the Seattle Opera House with…
ID Number:2007.25.64
Date:1985
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