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Image of Haida drummers protesting salmon farming practices, Seattle, January 15, 2003
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Haida drummers protesting salmon farming practices, Seattle, January 15, 2003

In this photo Haida drummers perform a song during a demonstration against the salmon farming industry in front of North American Pan Fish headquarters in Ballard. About 100 representatives of US and British Columbian fishing and conservation groups, along with Indigenous Alaskans and Northwest tribal peoples, participated in the protest. Opponents of salmon farms say they hurt sales of wild…
ID Number:2000.107.20030115.CD01.001
Date:2003
Image of Anti-war protesters marching on Broadway, Seattle, January 17, 2003
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Anti-war protesters marching on Broadway, Seattle, January 17, 2003

In early 2003, the U.S. intensified its military presence in the Persian Gulf in preparation for a potential invasion of Iraq. Throughout the weekend prior to the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial holiday, many communities around the nation planned memorials and peace marches to recognize both events.About 2,500 peace proponents in Seattle participated in a candlelight procession along Broadway in…
ID Number:2000.107.20030117.CD02.001
Date:2003
Image of Anti-war protesters marching on Broadway, Seattle, January 17, 2003
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Anti-war protesters marching on Broadway, Seattle, January 17, 2003

In early 2003, the U.S. intensified its military presence in the Persian Gulf in preparation for a potential invasion of Iraq. Throughout the weekend prior to the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial holiday, many communities around the nation planned memorials and peace marches to recognize both events.About 2,500 peace proponents in Seattle participated in a candlelight procession along Broadway in…
ID Number:2000.107.20030117.CD02.002
Date:2003
Image of Jitney bus driver with sign criticizing streetcar system, Seattle, 1918
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Jitney bus driver with sign criticizing streetcar system, Seattle, 1918

Handwritten on mount: Jitney Busses [sic].
ID Number:2002.3.1451
Date:1918
Image of Jitney buses lined up for protest parade, Seattle, 1918
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Jitney buses lined up for protest parade, Seattle, 1918

ID Number:2002.3.1453
Date:1918
Image of Jitney buses in protest parade, Seattle, 1918
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Jitney buses in protest parade, Seattle, 1918

Signs in parade: Our Three Pioneer Jitneys. How About It? (Also cartoon seen in image number 2002.3.1451.) Handwritten on mount: Jitney Busses [sic].
ID Number:2002.3.1454
Date:1918
Image of Flier protesting ITT stockholders' meeting, Seattle, May 8, 1974
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Flier protesting ITT stockholders' meeting, Seattle, May 8, 1974

In May 1974, stockholders of the international conglomerate ITT held their annual meeting in Seattle. The Coalition to Stop ITT called for picketing and a rally on May 8 to protest the corporation’s involvement with the U.S. government in the U.S., Chile, South Africa and other countries. This flier details the group’s concerns and lists the speakers for the rally:…
ID Number:2002.23.1.25.2
Date:1974
Image of Flier for march and rally to stop inflation, Seattle, November 16, 1974
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Flier for march and rally to stop inflation, Seattle, November 16, 1974

The United States went through a recession in the 1970s, with job loss and double-digit inflation. The Coalition to Stop Inflation called for a march on November 16th from the U.S. Courthouse at Fifth Avenue and Madison Street to a rally at Westlake Mall. This was to be but one of many such demonstrations held across the United States on…
ID Number:2002.23.1.25.3
Date:1974
Image of Flier for a forum protesting the death penalty, Seattle, December 10, 1976
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Flier for a forum protesting the death penalty, Seattle, December 10, 1976

On December 10, 1976, two Socialist groups, the North End Militant Forum and the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) held a public meeting at the University of Washington HUB to protest the death penalty. Tim Ford, Elmer Dixon and Toby Emmerich spoke at the meeting. The image on the flier shows a man being strapped into an electric chair.
ID Number:2002.23.1.32.1
Date:1976
Image of Flier promoting Indian resistance, Seattle, October 14, 1975
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Flier promoting Indian resistance, Seattle, October 14, 1975

The celebration of Columbus Day has focused the strong opposition from American Indigenous Peoples protesting the intrusion of Europeans onto their lands. In October 1975, the Survival of American Indian Association called for a teach-in, and a Columbus Day picket line, demonstration, and rally in downtown Seattle. The group’s four-page flier includes an 1812 quotation from Shawnee leader Tecumseh and…
ID Number:2002.23.1.34.1
Date:1975
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