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Image of UW Black Student Union officers receiving Sidney Gerber Memorial Award, June 6, 1968
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UW Black Student Union officers receiving Sidney Gerber Memorial Award, June 6, 1968

In June 1968, the University of Washington Black Student Union (BSU) received the Sidney Gerber Memorial Award, given for "outstanding accomplishments in the field of intergroup relations and human rights." The BSU received the award specifically for "intelligent, productive and non-violent work in bringing about progress at the University of Washington." This photo shows three officers of the UW BSU…
ID Number:1986.5.26555.2
Date:1968
Image of Eleanor Roosevelt awarding medal to soldier Sam Morris, Seattle, April 3, 1943
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Eleanor Roosevelt awarding medal to soldier Sam Morris, Seattle, April 3, 1943

The First Lady pins a medal on the jacket of Sam Morris, one of four African American enlisted men honored at a special ceremony in front of Seattle's County-City Building on April 3, 1943. Several months earlier, these soldiers rescued many people after a bomber on a test run crashed into the Frye Packing Plant.Honored soldiers are, left to right:…
ID Number:1986.5.40746.1
Date:1943
Image of Joe Boyd and E.J. Brisker of the Soul Academy, August 28, 1969
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Joe Boyd and E.J. Brisker of the Soul Academy, August 28, 1969

In 1969, four men--E.J. Brisker, Larry Gossett, Joe Boyd and Richard Brown --founded the Soul Academy, A SEEK (Summer Emphasis on Education) joint program of Seattle Public Schools and the Model City program. The program was aimed at teaching Black dropouts in the Central District, with the intention of getting the students back into school. In addition to regular classes…
ID Number:1986.5.51096.2
Date:1969
Image of Blanchard Boat Co. building on Lake Union, Seattle, 1946
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Blanchard Boat Co. building on Lake Union, Seattle, 1946

The Blanchard Boat Company was one of the leading yacht builders of Seattle. Founded by N.J. (Norman J.) Blanchard (1885-1954) in 1905, the company built nearly 2,000 boats over its 64-year history, including commercial ships, classic motor cruisers, and sailing yachts, some of which are still in use today. Following N.J.'s death in 1954, his son Norman C. Blanchard (1911-2009)…
ID Number:1989.89.25
Date:1946
Image of Sloop
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Sloop "Neoga" under construction at Blanchard Boat Co., Seattle, 1929

The Blanchard Boat Company was one of the leading yacht builders of Seattle. Founded by N.J. (Norman J.) Blanchard (1885-1954) in 1905, the company built nearly 2,000 boats over its 64-year history, including commercial ships, classic motor cruisers and sailing yachts, some of which are still in use today. Following N.J.'s death in 1954, his son Norman C. Blanchard (1911-2009)…
ID Number:1989.89.107
Date:1929
Image of The Wanda, 1922
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The Wanda, 1922

Designed by Ted Geary for lumberman C.D. Stimson, the 90-foot motor yacht Wanda was launched in 1922 from Blanchard Wallingford Avenue yard. Handwritten on verso: Wanda built 1922 for Mr. C.D. Stimpson. Built by N.J. Blanchard at the foot of Wallingford Ave. on Lake Union. Designed by T.E. Geary of Seattle. 92 ft long triple crew gasoline engine by Speedway.
ID Number:1989.89.321
Date:1922
Image of Ancient Order of United Workmen Drill Team No. 1, Seattle, 1902
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Ancient Order of United Workmen Drill Team No. 1, Seattle, 1902

The Ancient Order of United Workmen, founded in 1868, was a labor-associated fraternal organization that provided mutual insurance policies for its members. The AOUW in Seattle created a drill team in 1902, which in 1903 won the Lawrence L. Moore Trophy for the best drill team at the July 4 parade. This photograph shows nineteen members of the team posed…
ID Number:1990.86.1
Date:1902
Image of Swedish Building and James J. Hill monument at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
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Swedish Building and James J. Hill monument at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

The Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington.Otto D. Goetze (b. 1871) was an American photographer who owned the Alaska Photo Studio in Seattle from 1909 to 1912. He also photographed the Alaska Gold Rush from 1891 to…
ID Number:1995.38.37.2
Date:1909
Image of UW BSU president E.J. Brisker signing University agreement after protest, May 23, 1968
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UW BSU president E.J. Brisker signing University agreement after protest, May 23, 1968

On May 20, 1968, University of Washington's Black Student Union (BSU) occupied the office of UW President Charles Odegaard for nearly 4 hours. The BSU's immediate goals were expanded Black recruitment, counseling and tutoring, and funding to expand the black studies program. BSU President E.J. Brisker emphasized that the organization wished to be taken seriously, and to meet with, and…
ID Number:2000.107.027.04.01
Date:1968
Image of UW Black Student Union students speaking to press, May 20, 1968
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UW Black Student Union students speaking to press, May 20, 1968

On May 20, 1968, University of Washington's Black Student Union (BSU) occupied the office of UW President Charles Odegaard for nearly 4 hours. The BSU's immediate goals were expanded black recruitment, counseling and tutoring, and funding to create a black studies program. BSU President E.J. Brisker emphasized that the organization wished to be taken seriously, and to meet with, and…
ID Number:2000.107.027.04.02
Date:1968
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