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Image of Jenkins family gathering, Seattle, circa 1950
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Jenkins family gathering, Seattle, circa 1950

The following people at this Jenkins family gathering have been identified. Standing-- Bob and Fran Frasier (1st and 2nd from left), Ms. Lewis (6th from left), Willeta (Riddel) Gayton and James Gayton (3rd and 2nd from right), and Gertrude (Johnson) Peoples (right). The rest of are unidentified. Seated, left to right: Delores Bradley (with Sharon Bradley in lap), Andrew Jenkins,…
ID Number:2014.49.018.025.0056
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Mr. Beckles, Seattle, circa 1948
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Mr. Beckles, Seattle, circa 1948

Mr. Beckles, the second husband of Al Smith Sr.'s mother, poses for his portrait in a double-breasted suit.
ID Number:2014.49.018.039.0085
Date:Circa 1948
Image of Patsy Davis's first birthday party, 1947
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Patsy Davis's first birthday party, 1947

A postal carrier during the week, Albert Joseph "Al" Smith, Sr. (1916-2008) spent weekends taking pictures for his photography business "On The Spot." His photographs tell the stories of everyday people who shaped the dynamic character of Seattle, offering rare views into the city’s African American community, the Central Area neighborhood, and the local jazz scene. Here, Smith captures the…
ID Number:2014.49.023.025.0018
Date:1947
Image of Little boy dressed in a knicker suit, Seattle, circa 1945
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Little boy dressed in a knicker suit, Seattle, circa 1945

In addition to his Seattle jazz club images, photographer Al Smith took many photos of family and friends in their everyday lives in the city’s black community. On this occasion he photographed an unidentified small boy wearing a fedora hat and a wool suit with knickers.
ID Number:2014.49.23.14.07
Date:Circa 1945
Image of Little girl dressed in her best, Seattle, circa 1948
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Little girl dressed in her best, Seattle, circa 1948

In addition to his Seattle jazz club images, photographer Al Smith took many photos of family and friends in their everyday lives. On this occasion, he photographed an unidentified little girl, possibly dressed for Easter. She wears a flowered hat and starched dress, and black patent leather shoes.
ID Number:2014.49.23.18.11
Date:Circa 1948
Image of Double exposure of Izzy Smith and Lake Washington, Seattle, 1989
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Double exposure of Izzy Smith and Lake Washington, Seattle, 1989

Seattle-born photographer Al Smith took many photos of family, friends and other local people in their everyday lives. This photo is a double exposure showing Smith's wife Isabelle "Izzy" (Donaldson) Smith (1916-2008) superimposed over a photograph of Lake Washington in Seattle.
ID Number:2014.49.030.043.02
Date:Circa 1989
Image of Group sitting on stairs at a party, Seattle, July 16, 1944
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Group sitting on stairs at a party, Seattle, July 16, 1944

A postal carrier during the week, Al Smith (1916-2008) spent weekends taking pictures for his photography business "On The Spot." His photographs tell the stories of the everyday people who shaped the dynamic character of Seattle, offering rare views into the city’s Black community, the Central Area neighborhood, and the local jazz scene.Here, Smith photographs a group of friends sitting…
ID Number:2014.49.051.039.01
Date:1944
Image of Lester Catlett and woman on stairs at a party, Seattle, July 16, 1944
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Lester Catlett and woman on stairs at a party, Seattle, July 16, 1944

A postal carrier during the week, Al Smith (1916-2008) spent weekends taking pictures for his photography business "On The Spot." His photographs tell the stories of the everyday people who shaped the dynamic character of Seattle, offering rare views into the city’s Black community, the Central Area neighborhood, and the local jazz scene.Here, Smith photographs Lester Catlett and an unidentified…
ID Number:2014.49.051.040.01
Date:1944
Image of Guests at a house party, circa 1945
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Guests at a house party, circa 1945

In addition to his Seattle jazz club images, photographer Al Smith took many photos of family, friends, and local people in the city's Black community. Here, Smith photographs a group of friends enjoying themselves at a house party.
ID Number:2014.49.051.011.01
Date:Circa 1945
Image of Marjorie Polk and Kathryn Polk wearing gowns, Seattle, circa 1940
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Marjorie Polk and Kathryn Polk wearing gowns, Seattle, circa 1940

This image of sisters Marjorie Evelyn (Polk) Sotero (1916-2005) and Kathryn Henrietta (Polk) Coleman (1916-2001), dressed in fancy gowns, was taken in Seattle at an unknown event. The sisters moved with their family from Montana to Tacoma sometime between 1920 and 1930. Marjorie (at right) worked as a hospital ward clerk and department store detective before joining the United States…
ID Number:2014.49.051.037.01
Date:Circa 1940
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