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Image of Ranger leading nature walk at Camp Long, Seattle, March 7, 1985
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Ranger leading nature walk at Camp Long, Seattle, March 7, 1985

Named for Seattle Juvenile Court Judge William George Long (1894-1974), Camp Long was built in 1937 as a place for organized scouting groups to learn camping skills. In 1984, park officials made the 68 acre park more accessible to the general public, allowing visitors to enjoy nature, hike in the forest, camp overnight in rustic cabins, rock climb, and learn…
ID Number:2000.107.168.11.06
Date:1985
Image of Black Student Union sit-in at SCC president's office, Seattle, February 26, 1969
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Black Student Union sit-in at SCC president's office, Seattle, February 26, 1969

In 1969, Seattle Community College (SCC) faced boycotts, demonstrations, and rioting in protest of disparities in funding and academic focus between the College's central campus, located near the city's Black residential area, and the north and south campuses, located in predominantly white neighborhoods. Out of $33 million in capital funds for the three campuses, the central campus, located on Capitol…
ID Number:2000.107.171.16.01
Date:1969
Image of Mike Tagawa leading OSU demonstration, Seattle, February 9, 1969
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Mike Tagawa leading OSU demonstration, Seattle, February 9, 1969

The Oriental Student Union (OSU) at Seattle Central Community College (SCCC) was founded in 1970. It modeled itself after the campus Black Student Union (BSU), which during the 1968-1969 school year had used direct action protests to demand Black studies and the hiring of Black administrators and faculty. In this image, OSU co-chairman Mike Tagawa, a veteran and sophomore in…
ID Number:2000.107.171.18.01
Date:1969
Image of Allan Sugiyama leading OSU demonstration, Seattle, February 9, 1971
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Allan Sugiyama leading OSU demonstration, Seattle, February 9, 1971

The Oriental Student Union (OSU) at Seattle Central Community College (SCCC) was founded in 1970. It modeled itself after the campus Black Student Union (BSU), which during the 1968-1969 school year had used direct action protests to demand Black studies and the hiring of Black administrators and faculty. In this image OSU chairman Allan Sugiyama, holding megaphone, leads a demonstration…
ID Number:2000.107.171.18.02
Date:1971
Image of School children at Georgetown Public School, Seattle, January 18, 1971
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School children at Georgetown Public School, Seattle, January 18, 1971

A school has existed in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood in one form or another since 1856. The wooden building seen here was built in 1904 to accommodate the burgeoning population of the city. Elementary students were taught in this building until 1971 when the school district built two new schools, Maple Elementary and Dearborn Park. The building was then subleased as…
ID Number:2000.107.173.08.05
Date:1971
Image of Employees reclaiming hardware at Goodwill, Seattle, October 15, 1942
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Employees reclaiming hardware at Goodwill, Seattle, October 15, 1942

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, several people earn hourly wages at Goodwill salvaging nuts, screw bolts, and other…
ID Number:2000.107.173.09.01
Date:1942
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 Clock maker repairing clocks at Goodwill, Seattle, November 19, 1933
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Clock maker repairing clocks at Goodwill, Seattle, November 19, 1933

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 a clock maker repairs clocks, one phase of the reclamation work carried on…
ID Number:2000.107.173.09.03
Date:1933
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 K. C. Curry sorting Sonics souvenirs at Goodwill, Seattle, February 6, 1987
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K. C. Curry sorting Sonics souvenirs at Goodwill, Seattle, February 6, 1987

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 K.C. Curry, a pricer for Goodwill, examines memorabilia from the Seattle SuperSonics to…
ID Number:2000.107.173.09.05
Date:1987
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