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Image of President Taft in car heading to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, October 1, 1909
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President Taft in car heading to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, October 1, 1909

The Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington.Otto D. Goetze (b. 1871) was an American photographer who owned the Alaska Photo Studio in Seattle from 1909 to 1912. He also photographed the Alaska Gold Rush from 1891 to…
ID Number:1995.38.37.171
Date:1909
Image of President Taft speaking in the amphitheater at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, September 30, 1909
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President Taft speaking in the amphitheater at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, September 30, 1909

The Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington.Otto D. Goetze (b. 1871) was an American photographer who owned the Alaska Photo Studio in Seattle from 1909 to 1912. He also photographed the Alaska Gold Rush from 1891 to…
ID Number:1995.38.37.173
Date:1909
Image of Cal Anderson, October 2, 1987
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Cal Anderson, October 2, 1987

Calvin “Cal” Anderson (1948-1995) was a progressive politician in Washington. Born in Seattle, he became involved in politics early, working for political campaigns beginning in middle school. After high school, he served as a court reporter for the US Army in Vietnam and received two Bronze Stars. After returning to Seattle, Anderson became more involved in politics, working as an…
ID Number:2000.107.007.19.04
Date:1987
Image of Cal Anderson being sworn in as state representative,  Seattle, November 9, 1987
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Cal Anderson being sworn in as state representative, Seattle, November 9, 1987

Calvin “Cal” Anderson (1948-1995) was a progressive politician in Washington. Born in Seattle, he became involved in politics early, working for political campaigns beginning in middle school. After high school, he served as a court reporter for the US Army in Vietnam and received two Bronze Stars. After returning to Seattle, Anderson became more involved in politics, working as an…
ID Number:2000.107.007.19.05
Date:1987
Image of Randy Revelle and George Argyros, Seattle, June 26, 1985
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Randy Revelle and George Argyros, Seattle, June 26, 1985

In this image county executive Randy Revelle, left, and Seattle Mariners owner George Argyros show the gifts they exchanged after agreement was reached on a Kingdom lease. Revelle received half of a Mariners uniform while Argyros got a teddy bear.Randy Revelle (1941-) served as King County Executive from 1981-1986. Real estate investor George Leon Argyros (1937-) was the owner of…
ID Number:2000.107.009.10.01
Date:1985
Image of Juan Bocanegra speaking at 34th District Democrats meeting, Seattle, July 12, 1989
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Juan Bocanegra speaking at 34th District Democrats meeting, Seattle, July 12, 1989

Juan Jose Bocanegra (b. 1949) was born in Mexico and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. He moved to Seattle in 1971 to earn a graduate degree in social work from the University of Washington (UW), where he helped lead a successful campaign to diversify the UW School of Social work and create its multi-ethnic practice program. Mr. Bocanegra then began…
ID Number:2000.107.023.19.02
Date:1989
Image of Harry Bridges giving union badge to Dixy Lee Ray, Seattle, April 18, 1977
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Harry Bridges giving union badge to Dixy Lee Ray, Seattle, April 18, 1977

Tacoma-born Dixy Lee Ray (1914-1994) held many prestigious posts in Washington State: first woman on the Atomic Energy Commission, director of the Pacific Science Center, and longtime University of Washington professor. A political novice, Ms. Ray served as Washington's first female governor from 1977-1981, gaining popularity as an outsider and a non-politician. Her blunt style won her as many enemies…
ID Number:2000.107.026.32.01
Date:1977
Image of Jimmy Carter speaking to media after viewing Mt. St. Helens eruption zone, Kelso, May 22, 1980
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Jimmy Carter speaking to media after viewing Mt. St. Helens eruption zone, Kelso, May 22, 1980

Jimmy Carter (1924-2024) was the Governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975 and the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was both the longest-lived and the longest-retired President in US history. After leaving the White House, Carter worked on fighting communicable disease, helped build housing for low-income families, and promoted human rights, for which he…
ID Number:2000.107.032.36.05
Date:1980
Image of Cheryl Chow taking Seattle City Council oath of office, Seattle, January 2, 1990
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Cheryl Chow taking Seattle City Council oath of office, Seattle, January 2, 1990

Cheryl Chow (1946-2013) was a Seattle educator, politician, and advocate for children. Chow was the daughter of Ruby Chow, a restaurant owner and King County Councilwoman, and Ping Chow, an opera singer, US Army veteran, and chef. Born in Seattle, Cheryl Chow attended Franklin High School and Western Washington University. Early in her career, she taught physical education at Hamilton…
ID Number:2000.107.036.20.01
Date:1990
Image of Cheryl Chow speaking at 34th District Democrats meeting, Seattle, July 12, 1989
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Cheryl Chow speaking at 34th District Democrats meeting, Seattle, July 12, 1989

Cheryl Chow (1946-2013) was a Seattle educator, politician, and advocate for children. Chow was the daughter of Ruby Chow, a restaurant owner and King County Councilwoman, and Ping Chow, an opera singer, US Army veteran, and chef. Born in Seattle, Cheryl Chow attended Franklin High School and Western Washington University. Early in her career, she taught physical education at Hamilton…
ID Number:2000.107.036.20.02
Date:1989
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