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2014.49.Box31_Folder001_002
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Al Smith and Sara Whitley, Seattle, circa 1920
Order an ImageSeattle photographer Albert J. "Al" Smith (1916-2008) was the son of West Indian immigrant parents Percy and Inez Smith. The couple settled in the Central Area neighborhood around 1914 and Al was born soon thereafter. The family lived on East Madison Street with close family friend Sarah M. Whitley (1850-1935) whom Al thought of as his grandmother. Here, Sarah Whitley and young Al stand in the yard of their home at 1316 East Madison Street, around 1920. After her death, Al left high school in the middle of his senior year to work and travel the world.
ID Number: 2014.49.Box31Folder001002
Date: Circa 1920
Creator(s):
Smith, Albert J., Sr., Collector
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 2.5 x 4 in.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.Box31_Folder001_002
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
