1183 results for: Black/African American
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Man standing with stuffed elk at Black Elks Club, Seattle, circa 1944
The Black Elks fraternity was formed in 1897 as a response to the white fraternal organization called the “Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks" (BPOE), which at the time did not allow Black members. The Black Elks were officially known as the “Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World.” In the early 21st century, the organization has…
ID Number:2014.49.14.029.01
Date:Circa 1944
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Vivian Dandridge performing at the China Pheasant, Seattle, 1953
Not all of Seattle’s mid-20th century jazz clubs were on Jackson Street. The China Pheasant was a Chinese-run roadhouse casino on East Marginal Way South near Boeing Field that also featured jazz performances. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in Seattle’s jazz clubs, where he often took pictures of musicians and performers.On this occasion, Smith photographed Vivian Dandridge…
ID Number:2014.49.14.033.01
Date:1953
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Patrons at the Basin Street club, Seattle, circa 1944
Seattle's Jackson Street jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints.On this occasion, Smith photographed a group of unidentified jazz…
ID Number:2014.49.14.035.10
Date:Circa 1944
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Dancers at Club Rizal, Seattle, circa 1944
Seattle's Jackson Street area jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints.Here, Smith photographs a couple on the dance floor…
ID Number:2014.49.14.047.09
Date:Circa 1944
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Woman in wedding dress outside a house, Seattle, circa 1955
While photographer Al Smith may be better known for his Seattle jazz club images, he also took many photos of family and friends in their everyday lives. Here, a smiling bride holds a wedding bouquet as she poses for her portrait outside a house.
ID Number:2014.49.15.012.04
Date:Circa 1955
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Group of Beni Hassan shrine members outside Gideon's Drugstore, Seattle, circa 1950
In addition to his jazz club images, Seattle photographer Al Smith took many photos of family, friends, and other local people in their everyday lives. Here, he photographed a group of men outside Gideon’s Drugstore in the Central Area, at the intersection of 22nd Avenue, Denny Way, and Madison Street. The drugstore was opened by Russell Gideon (1904-1985), a leader…
ID Number:2014.49.15.028.01
Date:Circa 1950
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Stunt cowboy jumping off of platform at rodeo, 1962
The Maguire and Voiss World Champion Rodeo came to Seattle 1962, performing at the Catholic Memorial Stadium at 14th Avenue and Jefferson Street in the Central Area. Cowboys, stunt men, and Hollywood entertainers gave daily performances at the 8500-seat stadium from May 17 through September 14. Here, a stuntman dressed as a cowboy dives off a high platform into a…
ID Number:2014.49.15.047.02
Date:1962
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Pat Tolliver at Cosmetologists Club event, Seattle, circa 1962
The Seattle Cosmetologists Club was professional and social club for beauticians founded in 1949. This photo shows Pat Tolliver at one of the formal events held by the club.
ID Number:2014.49.15.056.01
Date:Circa 1962
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Members of the East Cherry Branch of the YWCA, Seattle, circa 1960
First formed as the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA in 1919, the East Cherry Branch was a prominent Black women’s organization that provided social, spiritual, and recreational services to young women in need. The YWCA building was one of the few meeting places for African Americans that hosted many community and organizational functions.This photo shows a group of eight well-dressed women and…
ID Number:2014.49.15.059.01
Date:Circa 1955
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Children at a party, Seattle, circa 1955
In addition to his Seattle jazz club images, photographer Al Smith took many photos of family and friends in the city's Black community. Here, he photographs a group of smiling children dressed up for a party. The girl second from left in the front row winks for the camera.
ID Number:2014.49.15.084.01
Date:Circa 1955