Mrs. Harrison standing outside Garfield High School, Seattle, May 7, 1950

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Image of Mrs. Harrison standing outside Garfield High School, Seattle, May 7, 1950<br /> — 2014.49.010-041-0083

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Mrs. Harrison standing outside Garfield High School, Seattle, May 7, 1950

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A postal carrier during the week, Albert Joseph "Al" Smith, Sr. (1916-2008) spent weekends taking pictures for his photography business "On The Spot." His photographs tell the stories of everyday people who shaped the dynamic character of Seattle, offering rare views into the city’s African American community, the Central Area neighborhood, and the local jazz scene.

Here, a woman identified as Mrs. Harrison stands on the lawn outside Garfield High School at 23rd Av. And E. Jefferson St. in the Central Area, on May 7, 1950.

ID Number: 2014.49.010.041.0083

Date: 1950

Creator(s): Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer

Physical Description: 1 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, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.010.041.0083

Subjects: Black/African American