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1986.5.9068.1
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John Butler polishing silver at Goodwill, Seattle, October 15, 1946
Order an ImageSeattle Goodwill was founded in 1923 by a group of local businessmen, and provides employment training and basic education to individuals experiencing barriers to economic opportunity. Today a significant portion of its operating funds are derived from its nine thrift stores in the area.
In this image John Butler, who was injured in a 1945 oil pipeline accident, has found employment polishing silver and pewter pieces at Goodwill Industries.
Handwritten on image: John Butler, Goodwill Industries
Caption information source: "Seattle Goodwill: a Brief History," HistoryLink.org Essay 4148
Caption information also derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph
In this image John Butler, who was injured in a 1945 oil pipeline accident, has found employment polishing silver and pewter pieces at Goodwill Industries.
Handwritten on image: John Butler, Goodwill Industries
Caption information source: "Seattle Goodwill: a Brief History," HistoryLink.org Essay 4148
Caption information also derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph
ID Number: 1986.5.9068.1
Date: 1946
Creator(s):
Davis, Harvey, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 acetate negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.
Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 1986.5.9068.1, photo by Harvey Davis
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
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