779 results for: "al smith collection"
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Eastside Hall exterior, Seattle, circa 1951
The growing popularity of ballroom dancing and swing prompted the opening of numerous ballrooms around Seattle. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith took many photographs in and around the jazz clubs.Once known as the Gala movie theater at East Madison Street and 22nd Avenue in Seattle's Central District, the building shown here later claimed fame as a dance and supper club. Ray…
ID Number:2014.49.11.02.02
Date:Circa 1951
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Seafair’s International Court, Seattle, August 1952
Seattle’s 1952 Seafair, which celebrated the Centennial of the city’s founding, included an International Festival, sponsored by the International Improvement Association. Four queens, representing parts of the community, were named to the International Court.In this image, the four queens stand with their unidentified escorts. From left to right, Adelia Avery, Mardi Gras Queen; Sumi Mitsui, Japanese Queen; Foon Woo, Chinese…
ID Number:2014.49.11.03.14
Date:1952
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Sadie Stovall in her living room, circa 1947
In addition to his images of the local jazz scene, Seattle photographer Al Smith took many photos of family, friends and other local people in their everyday lives. Here, he photographs Sadie Stovall posing in a fancy dress and fur stole in her living room.
ID Number:2014.49.011.006.0007
Date:Circa 1947
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Duplex in Central District, Seattle, circa 1952
This image of a brick duplex in Seattle's Central Area neighborhood was taken by local photographer Albert Joseph "Al" Smith, Sr. (1916-2008). A postal carrier during the week, Al Smith spent weekends taking pictures for his photography business "On The Spot." His photographs tell the stories of everyday people who shaped the dynamic character of Seattle, offering rare views into…
ID Number:2014.49.011.016.0089
Date:Circa 1952
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Joe Smith standing in front of his station wagon, Seattle, circa 1950
In addition to his Seattle jazz club images, photographer Al Smith took many photos of family and friends in the city’s black community. On this occasion he photographed his close friend Joe Smith, standing by his four-wheel drive Willys station wagon. Joe wears a hat, coat and a double-breasted suit. Across the street is Jackie Caston’s Union 76 service station…
ID Number:2014.49.011.024.0039
Date:1950
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Joe Smith with his gun collection, circa 1948
In addition to his Seattle jazz club images, photographer Al Smith took many photos of family and friends in the city's Black community. On this occasion he photographed his close friend Joe Smith showing off his collection of hunting firearms.
ID Number:2014.49.011.024.0040
Date:Circa 1948
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Party-goers posing together by a birthday cake, Seattle, circa 1945
A postal carrier during the week, Albert Joseph "Al" Smith, Sr. (1916-2008) spent weekends taking pictures for his photography business "On The Spot." His photographs tell the stories of everyday people who shaped the dynamic character of Seattle, offering rare views into the city’s African American community, the Central Area neighborhood, and the local jazz scene. In this image, ten…
ID Number:2014.49.011.026.0042
Date:Circa 1945
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Boxer Eddie Cotton, Seattle, April 29, 1947
In his 20 years in the ring as a light-heavyweight (1947-1967), Seattle boxer Eddie Cotton (1926-1990) had 83 bouts, winning 34 by knockout and 24 by decision. Cotton also worked for the Boeing Aircraft Company as a tool and die maker, and ran a restaurant on 15th Avenue and E. Madison Street in Seattle until the mid-1980s.This photo shows a…
ID Number:2014.49.011.035.0059
Date:1947
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Boxer training on speed bag, Seattle, September 24, 1947
In addition to his jazz club images, Seattle-born photographer Al Smith took many photos of family, friends and other local people in their everyday lives. In this photo Smith captures a young boxer training on a speed bag at an unidentified gym in Seattle.
ID Number:2014.49.011.037.0097
Date:1947
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Trainer and boxer in gym with heavy bag, Seattle, circa 1952
A postal carrier during the week, Albert Joseph "Al" Smith, Sr. (1916-2008) spent weekends taking pictures for his photography business "On The Spot." His photographs tell the stories of everyday people who shaped the dynamic character of Seattle, offering rare views into the city’s African American community, the Central Area neighborhood, and the local jazz scene. In this image taken…
ID Number:2014.49.011.039.0091
Date:Circa 1952