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Image of Couple at  Seattle Old-Timers gathering at Faurot's Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1949
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Couple at Seattle Old-Timers gathering at Faurot's Ballroom, Seattle, circa 1949

An unidentified couple poses for photo at a Seattle Old-Timers gathering at Faurot's Ballroom at 1214 E Pike. The woman is wearing a floor length, long sleeved dress. The gentleman is wearing a double breasted suit and patterned tie.
ID Number:2014.49.018.010.0019
Date:Circa 1949
Image of Seattle skyline, circa 1940
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Seattle skyline, circa 1940

This view of Seattle looks west northwest over the Chinatown - International District. King Street Station and the Smith Tower are visible in the distance.
ID Number:2014.49.018.014.0026
Date:Circa 1940
Image of Contestants for Mardi Gras Queen, Seattle, July 30, 1950
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Contestants for Mardi Gras Queen, Seattle, July 30, 1950

Twelve young women in formal dress are competing for Queen of the Central Area Mardi Gras. From left to right: unidentified, Royleen Washington, Beverly (Washington) Kelly, unidentified, Francis Jefferson, Gloria (Jenkins) Bowman, Ruth Johnetta (Weber) Latcholia, Leanella Lombard, Gertrude (Johnson) Peoples, Theresa "Willa" (Miller) Frank, unidentified, and Vivian (Meade) Caver.
ID Number:2014.49.018.016.0030
Date:1950
Image of Contestants for Mardi Gras Queen, Seattle, July 30, 1950
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Contestants for Mardi Gras Queen, Seattle, July 30, 1950

Five young women stand onstage holding bouquets. The one wearing a tiara has been crowned Queen of the 1950 Central Area Mardi Gras. From left to right: Announcer Robert Braxton, Queen Theresa (Willa) Miller Frank, Leanella Lombard, Vivian (Meade) Caver, Beverly (Washington) Kelly, and Gertrude (Johnson) Peoples.
ID Number:2014.49.018.016.0033
Date:1950
Image of Contestants for Mardi Gras Queen, Seattle, July 30, 1950
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Contestants for Mardi Gras Queen, Seattle, July 30, 1950

These five young woman were finalists for the 1950 Central Area Mardi Gras Queen. From left to right: Beverly (Washington) Kelly, Vivian (Meade) Caver, Queen Theresa (Willa) Miller Frank, Leanella Lombard, and Gertrude (Johnson) Peoples.
ID Number:2014.49.018.017.0034
Date:1950
Image of Young women on staircase, Seattle, July 30, 1950
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Young women on staircase, Seattle, July 30, 1950

Eight young women in formal attire pose on a staircase. Some were contestants for the Central Area Mardi Gras Queen. From left to right: Leanella Lombard, Theresa (Willa) Miller Frank , Gertrude (Johnson) Peoples, two unidentified, Gloria (Jenkins) Bowman, and Beverly (Washington) Kelly, and unidentified.
ID Number:2014.49.018.017.0035
Date:1950
Image of Contestants for Mardi Gras Queen, Seattle, July 30, 1950
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Contestants for Mardi Gras Queen, Seattle, July 30, 1950

Contestants for the 1950 Central Area Mardi Gras Queen pose on a staircase. From left to right are: unidentified, Theresa (Willa) Miller Frank, two unidentified, Gloria (Jenkins) Bowman, and Beverly (Washington) Kelly.
ID Number:2014.49.018.017.0036
Date:1950
Image of Event during the Central Area Mardi Gras pageant, Seattle, July 30, 1950
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Event during the Central Area Mardi Gras pageant, Seattle, July 30, 1950

Here, fourteen young women stand onstage with a male announcer. This was apparently part of the Queen Central Area Mardi Gras pageant. From left to right are: unidentified, Beverly (Washington) Kelly, Gloria (Jenkins) Bowman, Gertrude (Johnson) Peoples, Robert Braxton, and Vivian (Meade) Caver, Leanella Lombard, Ruth Johnetta Weber Latcholia, Royleen Washington, three unidentified, Theresa (Willa) Miller Frank, and two unidentified.
ID Number:2014.49.018.017.0037
Date:1950
Image of Masonic event, Seattle, June 1950
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Masonic event, Seattle, June 1950

Twenty-three women and two men pose for their group portrait during a Masonic event. The following participants have been identified: Mrs. Gaston, Margaret McShan, Albertine Jones, Hope Ward, Mrs. Davis, Bea Chatters, and Mrs. Douglas. The rest are unidentified.
ID Number:2014.49.018.018.0038
Date:1950
Image of Guests at Fran & Bob Patty's wedding shower, Seattle, February 20, 1950
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Guests at Fran & Bob Patty's wedding shower, Seattle, February 20, 1950

Fifteen of the guests attending Fran and Bob Patty's February 1950 wedding shower sat for a group portrait. In the back row, from left to right are: unidentified, Freddy Bowmar, Roy Holmes, unidentified, Leonard Gayton, and Bob Frasier. In the front row, from left to right are Isabelle "Izzie" (Donaldson) Smith, Cecilia "Babe" Holmes, Mary , Francis Frasier, and Emma…
ID Number:2014.49.018.019.0041
Date:1950
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