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Image of Girl on couch with  presents, Seattle, circa 1953
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Girl on couch with presents, Seattle, circa 1953

Here, a little girl sits on a couch surrounded by books, dolls, and other toys, probably birthday or holiday gifts.
ID Number:2014.49.010.038.0077
Date:Circa 1953
Image of Girl with doll carriage in front of house, Seattle, circa 1953
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Girl with doll carriage in front of house, Seattle, circa 1953

An unidentified little girl poses with a doll buggy in front of a house.
ID Number:2014.49.010.038.0078
Date:Circa 1953
Image of Children at a birthday party, Seattle, circa 1953
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Children at a birthday party, Seattle, circa 1953

Eleven children and one woman in party hats gather around a coffee table which holds a cake reading, "Happy Birthday Fran."
ID Number:2014.49.010.038.0079
Date:Circa 1953
Image of Crowd watching presenters on stage at the Trianon, Seattle, April 9, 1950
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Crowd watching presenters on stage at the Trianon, Seattle, April 9, 1950

A crowd watches George Francis (to right of door) and other individuals on the stage during an Esquire dance at the Trianon Club on Third Avenue and Wall Street. They appear to be presenting a door mocked up as a bathroom door, with the graffiti, "Kilroy was here."
ID Number:2014.49.010.039.0082
Date:1950
Image of Bookcase at the home of Al Smith, Seattle, circa 1948
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Bookcase at the home of Al Smith, Seattle, circa 1948

Here, Al Smith has photographed a bookshelf at his house. On the top of the shelf is a framed portrait photograph of Smith. Issues of Collier's and Life magazines lie on the floor at right.
ID Number:2014.49.010.039.0198
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Mrs. Harrison standing outside Garfield High School, Seattle,  May 7, 1950<br />
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Mrs. Harrison standing outside Garfield High School, Seattle, May 7, 1950

A postal carrier during the week, Albert Joseph "Al" Smith, Sr. (1916-2008) spent weekends taking pictures for his photography business "On The Spot." His photographs tell the stories of everyday people who shaped the dynamic character of Seattle, offering rare views into the city’s African American community, the Central Area neighborhood, and the local jazz scene.Here, a woman identified as…
ID Number:2014.49.010.041.0083
Date:1950
Image of Three couples in formal attire, Seattle, circa 1953
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Three couples in formal attire, Seattle, circa 1953

Three couples stand together in formal wear. Identified are Blanche Reece, Otis Reece, and Anna Miles (third, fourth and fifth from left). The others are unidentified.
ID Number:2014.49.010.045.0089
Date:Circa 1953
Image of Two couples posing in living room, Seattle, circa 1953
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Two couples posing in living room, Seattle, circa 1953

Here, two couples pose together for a photo. Both men are in double breasted suits and ties. The women wear mid-length dresses and corsages. The couple at left is identified as Mr. Buxton and Emma Gayton; the others are unidentified.
ID Number:2014.49.010.045.0090
Date:Circa 1953
Image of Lydia and Claude Norris, and Izzy Donaldson Smith, Seattle, circa 1953
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Lydia and Claude Norris, and Izzy Donaldson Smith, Seattle, circa 1953

Three people pose together in formal wear. The individuals are identified from left as Lydia Norris, Claude Norris, and Isabelle "Izzy" (Donaldson) Smith.
ID Number:2014.49.010.045.0091
Date:Circa 1953
Image of Two couples posing in formal wear, Seattle, circa 1953
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Two couples posing in formal wear, Seattle, circa 1953

Two couples pose together in formal wear. The couple at left is identified as Frank and Roberta Fair; the others are unidentified.
ID Number:2014.49.010.045.0182
Date:Circa 1953
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