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Community leaders posing together, Seattle, circa 1953
Order an ImageElizabeth Wells (2nd from left), Christine Meade (3rd from left), Dr. Felix Cooper (far right), Ernest White (2nd from right), and two unidentified others stand behind a desk with flowers.
Christine Meade was the first black professional hired by the Seattle YMCA to recruit and train volunteers for their servicemen clubs. After retirement, she volunteered with the Greater Seattle Church Council and United Way. Dr. Cooper was a local dentist and civic leader.
Christine Meade was the first black professional hired by the Seattle YMCA to recruit and train volunteers for their servicemen clubs. After retirement, she volunteered with the Greater Seattle Church Council and United Way. Dr. Cooper was a local dentist and civic leader.
ID Number: 2014.49.006.028.0089
Date: Circa 1945
Creator(s):
Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 2.25 x 2.25 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.006.028.0089
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects:
Black/African American