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Image of Mr. Beckles, Seattle, circa 1948
2014.49.018-039-0085
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Mr. Beckles, Seattle, circa 1948

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Mr. Beckles, the second husband of Al Smith Sr.'s mother, poses for his portrait in a double-breasted suit.
ID Number: 2014.49.018.039.0085
Date: Circa 1948
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, 2014.49.018.039.0085
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Black/African American, Home and Family

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