1189 results for: Black/African American
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Portrait of Betty Connelly, Seattle, circa 1953
Here Betty Connelly, a good friend of photographer Al Smith and his wife Izzy, poses for the camera wearing a turtleneck and a cardigan sweater.
ID Number:2014.49.006.022.0105
Date:Circa 1953
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Portrait of Donald Phelps, Seattle, circa 1953
Dr. Donald Gayton Phelps, the photographer's brother-in-law, was a life-long educator. In 1980, he became president of Seattle Central College and, in 1984, became chancellor.
ID Number:2014.49.006.023.0062
Date:Circa 1963
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Bride and groom exiting car, Seattle, September 27, 1959
Jimmy Pierre helps new wife Ophelia Pierre, wearing a wedding dress, exit out of a car parked in front of a garage. A woman, possibly a bridesmaid, in formal dress is standing in foreground.
ID Number:2014.49.006.024.0063
Date:Circa 1957
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Bride and groom eating cake, Seattle, September 27, 1959
Ophelia Pierre feeds her new husband Jimmy Pierre a slice of their wedding cake during their wedding reception.
ID Number:2014.49.006.024.0067
Date:Circa 1957
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Portrait of Susie Winston, Seattle, circa 1955
Susie Winston, wearing a white dress, stands in the driveway of an unidentified home.
ID Number:2014.49.006.024.0106
Date:Circa 1955
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Carol Peoples playing outside, Seattle, circa 1952
Toddler Carol Peoples (now Carol Peoples-Procter), wearing a crocheted jacket and costume hat with braids, plays in front of an unidentified home.
ID Number:2014.49.006.024.0107
Date:Circa 1952
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Howard Allen sitting in backyard, Seattle, circa 1953
Seattle photographer Al Smith took many photos of his family and friends in their everyday lives. Here, he captures Howard Allen relaxing at an outdoor social gathering.
ID Number:2014.49.006.025.0070
Date:Circa 1960
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Girl posing in First Communion dress, Seattle, circa 1953
Jason Gayle's niece is dressed for her First Communion in a white ruffled dress and a long white veil. She stands in front of a sofa and holds a rosary and a missal.
ID Number:2014.49.006.026.0071
Date:Circa 1960
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Exterior of Yarbrough family home, Kirkland, circa 1955
Letcher and Arlene Yarorough lived in Kirkland, on Lake Washington. Letcher Yarbrough was president of the Seattle branch of the NAACP in the mid-1940s and later state president. With others, he helped pass the Washington State Fair Employment Practices Act of 1949. This photo shows a view of the Yarbrough's home among tall conifers across Lake Washington.
ID Number:2014.49.006.026.0108
Date:Circa 1955
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Three people posing at the Black Elk's Club, Seattle, circa 1953
The Elks fraternal order was racially segregated until the late 20th century and the local Black chapter in Seattle was a popular nightclub with a racially mixed, but mostly Black, clientele. Here, two unidentified women are standing on either side of a man in uniform at the Black Elk's Club, 600 Jackson Street. The woman on left is wearing a…
ID Number:2014.49.006.027.0077
Date:Circa 1945