African Descent Archives - Page 20 of 75

Sue Bailey Thurman

Sue Bailey Thurman (1903-1996) founded the Museum of African American History in 1963

In the 1830s, Susan Paul (1809-41) taught at the Smith School on Joy Street, a segregated school for African American children funded jointly by the city and private donations. Paul was also an officer in the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society.

Abby Fisher

Formerly enslaved plantation cook who built a business as an upscale caterer and cookbook author

Carmen de Lavallade

Dancer, choreographer and film, television and theater actor

Thelma Dewitty

Thelma Dewitty was the first black teacher to be hired by the Seattle Public Schools.

Dorothy E Johnson

Member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

Emma Brown

Member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

Evelyn Johnson

Member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

Willetta Esther Riddle Gayton

Willetta Esther Riddle Gayton was the first African American professional librarian in Seattle.

Mary Crawford Ragland

Company clerk in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during WWII