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Students in classroom at Highland School, The Highlands, 1930

This classroom photo from the Highland School is part of a collection from McBride and Anderson photographers. Born in 1863, Ella McBride began working in the photography field in 1909 when she managed the Edward Curtis Studio. She opened her own studio in 1917 with Wayne Albee. Albee moved to San Diego in 1925, and McBride continued to operate a…
ID Number:1974.5923.223
Date:1930
Image of Student and teacher at Highland School, The Highlands, 1930
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Student and teacher at Highland School, The Highlands, 1930

This portrait of of a student and teacher at the Highland School is part of a collection from McBride and Anderson photographers. Born in 1863, Ella McBride began working in the photography field in 1909 when she managed the Edward Curtis Studio. She opened her own studio in 1917 with Wayne Albee. Albee moved to San Diego in 1925, and…
ID Number:1974.5923.225
Date:1930
Image of Dancers in 'Daughters of the Nile,' Seattle, 1931
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Dancers in 'Daughters of the Nile,' Seattle, 1931

This photo of the dancers in the Daughters of the Nile production is part of a collection from McBride and Anderson photographers. Born in 1863, Ella McBride began working in the photography field in 1909 when she managed the Edward Curtis Studio. She opened her own studio in 1917 with Wayne Albee. Albee moved to San Diego in 1925, and…
ID Number:1974.5923.238
Date:1931
Image of Women's University Club picnic on beach, probably in Seattle, 1928
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Women's University Club picnic on beach, probably in Seattle, 1928

The Women's University Club was founded in 1914. The initial goal of the club was to establish a clubhouse that cultivated interest in liberal arts and sciences, functioned as a cultural and social gathering place and advanced educational opportunities for women. It resided in a temporary building until 1922 when the clubhouse opened on 6th avenue, diagonally across from the…
ID Number:1974.5923.239.2
Date:1928
Image of Woman's Century Club members in costume, Seattle, 1928
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Woman's Century Club members in costume, Seattle, 1928

A group of prominent Seattle women founded the Woman's Century Club in 1891. Club activities included the study of the arts and social issues, and members also lobbied for social justice. The club's 350 members campaigned to elect Seattle's first woman mayor, Bertha Landes, who was a former president of the organization.In this photo, club members appear to be role…
ID Number:1974.5923.240
Date:1928
Image of Seattle Children's Home residents, Seattle, circa 1930
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Seattle Children's Home residents, Seattle, circa 1930

Seattle's oldest charity, the Seattle Children's Home originated as the Ladies' Relief Society in April 1884 to aid orphaned children. In the 1930s, the home shifted its emphasis from orphans to troubled children. Beginning in the 1980s, it provided comprehensive treatment and services to troubled youth. In 2012, Seattle Children's Home merged with Navos, one of the largest providers of…
ID Number:1974.5923.241
Date:Circa 1930
Image of Seattle Children's Home residents, Seattle, circa 1930
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Seattle Children's Home residents, Seattle, circa 1930

Seattle's oldest charity, the Seattle Children's Home originated as the Ladies' Relief Society in April 1884 to aid orphaned children. In the 1930s, the home shifted its emphasis from orphans to troubled children. Beginning in the 1980s, it provided comprehensive treatment and services to troubled youth. In 2012, Seattle Children's Home merged with Navos, one of the largest providers of…
ID Number:1974.5923.243
Date:Circa 1930
Image of Children at Seattle Day Nursery, Seattle, circa 1930
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Children at Seattle Day Nursery, Seattle, circa 1930

In 1909, Seattle Day Nursery was formed by Reverend Mark Matthews and a committee of 12 women at the First Presbyterian Church. It was a day care operation for children whose mothers worked during the day. In a time when most women didn't work if their husbands could support them, it was considered an honor to serve others who had…
ID Number:1974.5923.246
Date:Circa 1930
Image of Child on rocking horse at Seattle Day Nursery, Seattle, circa 1930
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Child on rocking horse at Seattle Day Nursery, Seattle, circa 1930

In 1909, Seattle Day Nursery was formed by Reverend Mark Matthews and a committee of 12 women at the First Presbyterian Church. It was a day care operation for children whose mothers worked during the day. In a time when most women didn't work if their husbands could support them, it was considered an honor to serve others who had…
ID Number:1974.5923.247
Date:Circa 1930
Image of Ryther Home residents at playground, Seattle, circa 1930
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Ryther Home residents at playground, Seattle, circa 1930

Ollie H. Ryther became known as Mother Ryther in the 1880s after taking motherless children into her own home. Later, she founded several homes for orphans and children whose parents were unable to take care of them. The Ryther organization continues today as Ryther and specializes in providing therapeutic services to young people who are struggling emotionally and behaviorally. This…
ID Number:1974.5923.252
Date:Circa 1930
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