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Image of View northwest from Frosh Pond on University of Washington campus, Seattle, November 7, 1931
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View northwest from Frosh Pond on University of Washington campus, Seattle, November 7, 1931

The buildings behind the pond are Johnson Hall, Suzzallo Library, and the Physics Hall. Parrington Hall is visible in the middle distance. Handwritten on sleeve: U of W Physics & Aeronautics Hall [sic] 11/7/31.Photographer's Reference Number: 138159
ID Number:1983.10.4308
Date:1931
Image of Hotel Ramona, Seattle, circa 1905
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Hotel Ramona, Seattle, circa 1905

The Hotel Ramona was located on the northeast corner of 1st Avenue and Seneca Street, and survived well into the twentieth century. The small building on the left of the photo survives, although much altered. Signs in image: [Cre...] - Largest Seller in the World. Bell Tailors. Yates. Kentucky Liquor Co. Restaurant - Fish & Oysters - Seats for Ladies…
ID Number:1983.10.7384
Date:Circa 1905
Image of Hotel Ramona, Seattle, circa 1905
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Hotel Ramona, Seattle, circa 1905

The Hotel Ramona was located on the northeast corner of 1st Avenue and Seneca Street. Signs in image: Hotel Diller. [Cre...] - Largest Seller in the World. Bell Tailors. Yates. Russells. Model Car. Restaurant. The Seneca - Johnson & Wedeen, Props. - Bohemian Beer. Signs. Boston Cafe. Stone, Fisher & Lane - Linoleum, Window Shades. Sparkman & McLean Real Estate.Handwritten…
ID Number:1983.10.7564
Date:Circa 1905
Image of Defendants in City Council demonstration case, August 14, 1963
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Defendants in City Council demonstration case, August 14, 1963

In July 1963, demonstrators occupied City Council chambers in Seattle for four days in protest over Mayor Gordon S. Clinton’s nominees for the newly created Human Rights Commission. Protesters objected to the fact that the 12-member commission, charged with writing an open housing ordinance, had only two Black members. On the fourth day of the protest, police removed and arrested…
ID Number:1986.5.5928.1
Date:1963
Image of Goodwill employee repairing shoes, Seattle, circa 1960
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Goodwill employee repairing shoes, Seattle, circa 1960

Seattle Goodwill was founded in 1923 by a group of local businessmen, and provides employment training and basic education to individuals experiencing significant barriers to economic opportunity. Today a significant portion of its operating funds are derived from its nine thrift stores in the area.In this image Goodwill employee Charley Johnson repairs donated shoes for resale. Handwritten on negative: Charley…
ID Number:1986.5.9068.3
Date:Circa 1960
Image of Motorcyclists posing with children for charity race promotion, Seattle, 1962
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Motorcyclists posing with children for charity race promotion, Seattle, 1962

The Christmas Scramble was put on by the Jody Rogers Motorcycle Club track in Federal Way at South 216th Street. The event was to benefit The Seattle Post-Intelligencer Christmas Fund, and featured sixty racers. In this promotional photo, riders Jim Bachand (left) and Bruce Johnson are flanked by children Robin (left) and Gregory Powell. Robin and Gregory's parents, Mr. and…
ID Number:1986.5.10775.1
Date:1962
Image of Aerial view of University of Washington central campus, Seattle, 1948
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Aerial view of University of Washington central campus, Seattle, 1948

Founded in 1861, the Territorial University of Washington was located in downtown Seattle until 1895, when the campus relocated north of Lake Union in what is now know as the University District. On the left of this photo is Gerberding Hall under construction. Above it stands Suzzallo Library, with the Physics Building (now Mary Gates Hall) and Johnson Hall to…
ID Number:1986.5.15717.1
Date:1948
Image of John Glenn on the monorail at the World's Fair, Seattle, 1962
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John Glenn on the monorail at the World's Fair, Seattle, 1962

Colonel John Glenn visited the World's Fair on May 10, 1962. He came to Seattle to help Vice-President Lyndon Johnson dedicate the NASA exhibit and to participate in a national conference on the peaceful uses of space.The astronaut rode the Monorail to the fair. When offered a chance to take over the controls of the train, he politely declined. John…
ID Number:1986.5.26300.1
Date:1962
Image of Portrait of Charles V. Johnson, Seattle, August 22, 1967
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Portrait of Charles V. Johnson, Seattle, August 22, 1967

Charles Vernon Johnson (b. 1928) was raised in Arkansas and moved to Seattle in 1954 to attend law school at the University of Washington. Upon graduation, Mr. Johnson went into private practice, and shortly thereafter took on leading roles in both the Seattle Branch of the NAACP and in the Central Area Civil Rights Organization. He was heavily involved in…
ID Number:1986.5.30323.6
Date:1967
Image of Impromptu memorial service for Martin Luther King, Jr. on UW campus, Seattle, April 5, 1968
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Impromptu memorial service for Martin Luther King, Jr. on UW campus, Seattle, April 5, 1968

The assassination of minister and civil rights activist Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) on April 4, 1968 led to a nationwide wave of grief, demonstrations, and riots. Memorials were held across the country, and President Lyndon B. Johnson declared April 7 a national day of mourning.In this image a crowd gathers together in front of the Husky Union…
ID Number:1986.5.31473.1
Date:1968
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