Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Library and Museum Collections Description An account of the resource Please browse the more than 8000 knit- and crochet-related treasures in the CKC Collections Resource <a href="http://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/collections/show/1">Museum and Library Collections</a> (drawn from <a href="https://dp.la/info/developers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Digital Public Library of America</a>). CKC is seeking new partner organizations to share their collections of knitting and crochet with visitors to this resource. Contact us at <a href="mailto:collections@centerforknitandcrochet.org">collections@centerforknitandcrochet.org</a> for more information about participating. <br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Hb_Y75HnhkCE5i4mKpcTlB8Msp_lB0XUtQr5S8XXKA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about criteria for Share Your Treasures.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1 Still Image Upload at least one image that shows the object in its entirety along with detail views as desired. • Jpeg format • At least 3 MP in size • 300 ppi • Images produced with digital camera to highest quality setting (e.g. superfine, best) are usually acceptable. • Users who want to contribute video or audio files please contact info@centerforknitandcrochet.org for more information. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1938/1948 Title A name given to the resource Friends at a house party, Seattle, circa 1943 Description An account of the resource In addition to his Seattle jazz club images, photographer Al Smith took many photos of family and friends in the city's Black community. Here, Smith photographs a group of friends enjoying themselves at a house party. MOHAI‚Äôs 2022 Curator‚Äôs Fellow Brittney Frantece explored the photographs in the Al Smith Collection for how they demonstrate Black worldbuilding in Seattle. Looking at this photograph, Frantece offered the following analysis: Al Smith shows us worldbuilding and other Black worlds by demonstrating the intimate ways of being with friends and family, enjoying the beauty of life. In his photographs, we see closeness and bonding. We see and can experience the love and care that is shared in this moment. House parties continued to be a way for Black communities in Seattle to remain close while Black population was increasing. The house parties had a tradition, people were monthly regulars to stay involved in the community and brought newcomers to Seattle to welcome them into the close-knit community. In this 5x7‚Äù, black and white photograph, we see friends gathered around enjoying each other on a couch, circa 1943. Though they seem to pose for the camera and they are all in front of the camera, they don‚Äôt just focus on Smith. They continue to talk and laugh with each other. They embrace each other. Lean into each other. They are too enthralled with each other to only focus on the one taking the photograph. In this moment, we see Black community in action. A whole world is engaging and building in this room. 1 photographic print: b&amp;w; 5 x 7 in. Subject The topic of the resource Group portraits Living rooms Parties Type The nature or genre of the resource image Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Smith, Albert J., Sr References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. http://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/cdm/ref/collection/imlsmohai/id/17977 Relation A related resource thumb:001:http://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/utils/getthumbnail/collection/imlsmohai/id/17977 full:001:http://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/utils/getthumbnail/collection/imlsmohai/id/17977 linkto:001:http://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/cdm/ref/collection/imlsmohai/id/17977 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Northwest Digital Heritage