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Walter White posing with Bill Ross, Seattle, November 20, 1949
Walter Francis White (1893-1955), Executive Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1931-1955, visited Seattle on November 20, 1949. White worked with President Harry Truman to desegregate the armed forces. Here, he stands with Seattle boxer and fight trainer Bill Ross at an unidentified location.
ID Number:2014.49.010.004.0197
Date:1949
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Fraternity brothers posing with house letters, Seattle, July 10, 1949
Members of a fraternity gather at Dr. James Jackson's house, near Yesler on 25th. Fifteen men pose on a patio with a sign for Alpha Phi Alpha, the first African-American, intercollegiate Greek-lettered fraternity. From left to right, standing, are Monroe Wilson, Hercules Anderson, Dr. James E. Jackson, 5 unidentified men, Leslie Carter, and 2 unidentified men. Seated second from left…
ID Number:2014.49.010.009.0013
Date:1949
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Dr. Ralph Bunche and others at Chamber of Commerce, Seattle, July 7, 1949
Dr. Ralph Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as a United Nations mediator in Palestine during the 1948 conflict between the Arabs and Jews. He was the first African American to receive the prize. Dr. Bunche (1904-1971) said mediators "should be biased against suspicion, intolerance, hate, religious and racial bigotry."This photo shows Bunche and others gathered…
ID Number:2014.49.010.010.0015
Date:1949
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Dr. Ralph Bunche and others greeting Governor Langlie, Seattle, July 7, 1949
Dr. Ralph Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as a United Nations mediator in Palestine during the 1948 conflict between the Arabs and Jews. He was the first African American to receive the prize. Dr. Bunche (1904-1971) said mediators "should be biased against suspicion, intolerance, hate, religious and racial bigotry."In this photo, ten gentlemen greet Washington…
ID Number:2014.49.010.010.0016
Date:1949
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Dr. Ralph Bunche and family on train platform, Seattle, July 7, 1949
Dr. Ralph Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as a United Nations mediator in Palestine during the 1948 conflict between the Arabs and Jews. He was the first African American to receive the prize. Dr. Bunche (1904-1971) said mediators "should be biased against suspicion, intolerance, hate, religious and racial bigotry."In this photo, Dr. Ralph Bunche and…
ID Number:2014.49.010.011.0017
Date:1949
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Dr. Ralph Bunche talking with Governor Langlie, Seattle, July 7, 1949
Dr. Ralph Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as a United Nations mediator in Palestine during the 1948 conflict between the Arabs and Jews. He was the first African American to receive the prize. Dr. Bunche (1904-1971) said mediators "should be biased against suspicion, intolerance, hate, religious and racial bigotry."In this photo, Dr. Ralph Bunche, left,…
ID Number:2014.49.010.011.0018
Date:1949
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Dr. Ralph Bunche and others at Chamber of Commerce, Seattle, July 7, 1949
Dr. Ralph Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as a United Nations mediator in Palestine during the 1948 conflict between the Arabs and Jews. He was the first African American to receive the prize. Dr. Bunche (1904-1971) said mediators "should be biased against suspicion, intolerance, hate, religious and racial bigotry."In this image, five people stand around…
ID Number:2014.49.010.011.0019
Date:1949
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Group sitting during International Carnival, Seattle, circa 1949
Seafair Royalty have been a part of Seattle's annual ten-week-long celebration since the festival's beginnings in 1950. Young women are chosen for the court to represent their neighborhood and/or ethnic community and are awarded academic scholarships. Throughout the summer, Seafair Royalty participate in festival events and perform knighting ceremonies recognizing outstanding citizens in the Seattle area.The Chinatown - International District…
ID Number:2014.49.010.012.0020
Date:Circa 1949
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Smith family at home, Seattle, circa 1949
This picture of the Smith family was taken in their home, as they sit on the floor in front of the fireplace. From left are Isabelle "Izzy" (Donaldson) Smith, Al Smith, Sr., and Al "Butch" Smith, Jr.
ID Number:2014.49.010.012.0021
Date:Circa 1949
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Member of "Old Timers" club posing in costume, Seattle, circa 1949
An unidentified woman from the "Seattle Old Timers," dressed in costume, stands on the lawn of the Tennis Club at 23rd & E. Olive.
ID Number:2014.49.010.012.0022
Date:Circa 1949