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Woman and girl performing in the "Pageant of Democracy" in Woodland Park, Seattle, July 5, 1920

A "Pageant of Democracy," celebrating the history and promise of democracy across the globe, was performed in Woodland Park as part of Seattle's 1920 Fourth of July celebrations held on Monday, July 5. The event was one of several put on by the Central Labor Council in Woodland Park that day. Nearly all of those taking part in the "Pageant…
ID Number:2011.82.26
Date:1920
Image of Performers in the
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Performers in the "Pageant of Democracy" in Woodland Park, Seattle, July 5, 1920

A "Pageant of Democracy," celebrating the history and promise of democracy across the globe, was performed in Woodland Park as part of Seattle's 1920 Fourth of July celebrations held on Monday, July 5. The event was one of several put on by the Central Labor Council in Woodland Park that day. Nearly all of those taking part in the "Pageant…
ID Number:2011.82.27
Date:1920
Image of Performers from the
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Performers from the "Pageant of Democracy" at Woodland Park, Seattle, July 5, 1920

A "Pageant of Democracy," celebrating the history and promise of democracy across the globe, was performed in Woodland Park as part of Seattle's 1920 Fourth of July celebrations held on Monday, July 5. The event was one of several put on by the Central Labor Council in Woodland Park that day. Nearly all of those taking part in the "Pageant…
ID Number:2011.82.28
Date:1920
Image of The Wayfarer program, 1925
Program

The Wayfarer program, 1925

"The Wayfarer" is a religious work combining drama, opera, pageant, and oratorio written by Reverend James Edwin Crowther (1874-1970), a minister from Seattle. The "Passion-Pageant," as it was known, combined previously existing songs and arias by various composers with tableaus of historic and religious subjects using a massive supporting cast. Local music teacher Montgomery Lynch (1879-1948) adapted and directed the…
ID Number:2011.86.1
Date:1925
Image of Favorite Programs On Your Dial radio schedule, 1949
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Favorite Programs On Your Dial radio schedule, 1949

This "Radio Log" contains a four month listing of programs to be aired on several Seattle radio stations: KIRO, KJR, KOMO, KVI, and KING. There is also a weekly schedule of programming for KING-TV and ads for many local businesses.
ID Number:2011.86.3
Date:1949
Image of Trianon Ballroom opening booklet, 1927
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Trianon Ballroom opening booklet, 1927

The Trianon Ballroom, located at Third Avenue and Bell Street, was an important entertainment venue in Seattle's musical history. One of several large dance clubs in the area which drew national Big Band talent, it was founded by hotelier john Edward Savage (1879-1958) and had a 30 x 135-foot dance floor that accommodated more than 5,000 dancers. Operating under Jim…
ID Number:2013.58.14
Date:1927
Image of Tania Maria at the Fabulous Rainbow poster, Seattle, April 29-30, 1984
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Tania Maria at the Fabulous Rainbow poster, Seattle, April 29-30, 1984

Tania Maria (b. 1948) is a Brazilian jazz singer and musician who began playing the piano at the age of seven. After she came to the attention of American guitarist Charlie Byrd, he recommended her at Concord Records where she was signed and had her first internationally successful album, “Come With Me.” Ms. Maria has since recorded more than 25…
ID Number:2013.87.13
Date:1984
Image of The Partay concert poster, July 1982
Poster

The Partay concert poster, July 1982

The poster pictured here advertises a concert featuring The Partay, a band made up of members from other local bands: Teddy Jan and Jim Lilly from Kidd Afrika (1967-1982), and Carson Michaels from The Reputations (1979-1987, 2011-present). The line up also included special guest "David the Singing Sound Person."The shows were held on two consecutive Monday nights, July 12 and…
ID Number:2013.87.70
Date:1982
Image of Del-Psychics concert poster, September 12-14, 1982
Poster

Del-Psychics concert poster, September 12-14, 1982

The poster pictured here advertises a Del-Psychics concert, featuring Jeff Simmons and Penta Leslee Swanson.The shows were held Sunday, September 12 - Tuesday, September 14, probably in 1982, at the Fabulous Rainbow Tavern, at 722 N.E. 45th Street in the University District. The Rainbow first opened at the same location as a beer parlor in 1936 by Frank Salvino (1902-1960).…
ID Number:2013.87.72
Date:1982
Image of Nu Jz concert poster, December 18, 1983
Poster

Nu Jz concert poster, December 18, 1983

The poster pictured here advertises a concert by Nu Jz, featuring Julian Priester, Jay Clayton, Gary Peacok, and Jerry Granelli. The musicians released an album in 2009 as Quartett.The show was held on Sunday, December 18, probably in 1983, at the Fabulous Rainbow Tavern, at 722 N.E. 45th Street in the University District. The Rainbow first opened at the same…
ID Number:2013.87.73
Date:1983
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