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Image of Joe Smith with his gun collection, circa 1948
2014.49.011-024-0040
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Joe Smith with his gun collection, circa 1948

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In addition to his Seattle jazz club images, photographer Al Smith took many photos of family and friends in the city's Black community. On this occasion he photographed his close friend Joe Smith showing off his collection of hunting firearms.
ID Number: 2014.49.011.024.0040
Date: Circa 1948
Creator(s): Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.011.024.0040
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Black/African American, Home and Family

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