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Schmidt sisters at the Syttende Mai festivities, Seattle, May 17, 1981
Order an ImageMany Norwegians settled in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, and the community has celebrated Norway's Constitution Day (May 17th, or Syttende Mai), since 1889. Thousands line Market Street for the annual parade.
Here, six-year-old Karashawn Schmidt and her sister, four-year-old Shannon Schmidt, celebrate Syttende Mai in 1981.
Caption information source: http://www.17thofmay.org
Caption information also derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
Here, six-year-old Karashawn Schmidt and her sister, four-year-old Shannon Schmidt, celebrate Syttende Mai in 1981.
Caption information source: http://www.17thofmay.org
Caption information also derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number: 2000.107.165.10.05
Date: 1981
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 7.25 x 8.5 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, 2000.107.165.10.05
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
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