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Image of Howard Vail at the First Avenue Service Center, Seattle, December 20, 1979
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Howard Vail at the First Avenue Service Center, Seattle, December 20, 1979

Seattle's First Avenue Service Center was one of many service organizations seeking to help the homeless and others needing help. Located at 98 Union Street, the Center operated as a daytime drop-in center, with laundry, bathrooms, and shower, and it offered all-night shelter on cold nights. Late in 1979, it was announced that the Center would be evicted due to…
ID Number:2000.107.172.34.04
Date:1979
Image of Georgetown Service Center, Seattle, January 18, 1971
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Georgetown Service Center, Seattle, January 18, 1971

This image of the Georgetown Service Center, located at 659 South Lucile Street, was taken to illustrate the small size of the center, which was struggling to meet the food, clothing, and medical needs of the community. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number:2000.107.173.08.02
Date:1971
Image of Goodwill Auxiliary members working at bazaar, Seattle, November 23, 1967
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Goodwill Auxiliary members working at bazaar, Seattle, November 23, 1967

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 Women's Auxiliary members dress in old-fashioned clothing and set up a "country…
ID Number:2000.107.173.09.02
Date:1967
Image of Goodwill Auxiliary members displaying dolls for sale, Seattle, November 2, 1958
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Goodwill Auxiliary members displaying dolls for sale, Seattle, November 2, 1958

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, Mrs. E. P. Pamment and Mrs. J. R. Hawley display the many dolls…
ID Number:2000.107.173.09.04
Date:1958
Image of Employees in costume raising money for new Ballard Hospital, Seattle, May 7, 1952
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Employees in costume raising money for new Ballard Hospital, Seattle, May 7, 1952

In 1952 residents of Seattle's thriving Ballard neighborhood began raising money for a new hospital to replace the aging Ballard Accident and General Hospital, which had opened in 1928 with 21 beds on the third floor of the Ballard Building on Market Street. Ballard General Hospital (later Ballard Community Hospital) opened in 1954 at 5300 Tallman Avenue with 100 beds…
ID Number:2000.107.175.05.03
Date:1952
Image of Michael Lerner at SLF press conference, April 9, 1970
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Michael Lerner at SLF press conference, April 9, 1970

In February 1970, contempt citations were issued to the "Chicago Seven," a group of defendants charged with conspiring to riot during the August 1968 Democratic Party convention in Chicago. Demonstrations against the contempt charges took place in numerous cities, including Seattle, where the newly formed Seattle Liberation Front (SLF) called for protests downtown. On February 17, over 2000 people demonstrated…
ID Number:2000.107.176.30.01
Date:1970
Image of Chip Marshall at SLF press conference, April 9, 1970
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Chip Marshall at SLF press conference, April 9, 1970

In February 1970, contempt citations were issued to the "Chicago Seven," a group of defendants charged with conspiring to riot during the August 1968 Democratic Party convention in Chicago. Demonstrations against the contempt charges took place in numerous cities, including Seattle, where the newly formed Seattle Liberation Front (SLF) called for protests downtown. On February 17, over 2000 people demonstrated…
ID Number:2000.107.176.30.02
Date:1970
Image of Jeff Bickford reading SLF statement after arrests, April 17, 1970
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Jeff Bickford reading SLF statement after arrests, April 17, 1970

In February 1970, contempt citations were issued to the "Chicago Seven," a group of defendants charged with conspiring to riot during the August 1968 Democratic Party convention in Chicago. Demonstrations against the contempt charges took place in numerous cities, including Seattle, where the newly formed Seattle Liberation Front (SLF) called for protests downtown. On February 17, over 2000 people demonstrated…
ID Number:2000.107.176.30.03
Date:1970
Image of Jeff Dowd and others at Mayor's office, July 8, 1970
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Jeff Dowd and others at Mayor's office, July 8, 1970

The short-lived Seattle Liberation Front (SLF) was organized by University of Washington professor Michael Lerner in January 1970, after the disintegration of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) in 1969 left a leadership void among student-based antiwar and radical organizations. In February 1970, the group sponsored a protest that became violent at the Federal Courthouse in Seattle. Conspiracy charges…
ID Number:2000.107.176.30.04
Date:1970
Image of Jeff Dowd and others at Mayor's office, July 8, 1970
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Jeff Dowd and others at Mayor's office, July 8, 1970

The short-lived Seattle Liberation Front (SLF) was organized by University of professor Michael Lerner in January 1970, after the disintegration of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) in 1969 left a leadership void among student-based antiwar and radical organizations. In February 1970, the group sponsored a protest that became violent at the Federal Courthouse in Seattle. Conspiracy charges were…
ID Number:2000.107.176.30.05
Date:1970
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