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Couple dancing, Seattle, circa 1945

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A postal carrier during the week, Al Smith (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, Smith takes a candid shot of a couple dancing at a club, the image slightly blurred from their movement.
ID Number: 2014.49.051.101.01
Date: Circa 1945
Creator(s): Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 5 x 7 in.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.051.101.01
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