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Crawford, Robert W.

 Person

Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:

Penrose Recreation Center, 1972, 1976

 File — Drawer: 6.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the park grounds, pool, playground, and children swimming. It also documents the pool ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Dates: 1972; 1976

Pleasant Playground, 1958, 1970-1977

 File — Drawer: 6.5
Scope and Contents

This file includes photographs of the building exterior, playground, park grounds, people swimming, children playing on the playground equipment, a baseball game, and the Recreation Department's Maintenance Division at work. Events featured in this file include the playground dedication ceremony and the pool ribbon-cutting ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford and city councilman Wilbur Hamilton.

Dates: 1958; 1970-1977

Robin Hood Dell, 1956-1982

 File — Drawer: 5.2
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the Dell Music Center venue, performers, and audience members. Events documented in this file include the 1967 Rock Jamboree and a 1968 rock concert. Notable people included in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford and composer Leonard Bernstein and opera singer Gloria Lane during a performance of Carmen.

Dates: 1956-1982

Sacks Playground, 1964-1970

 File — Drawer: 5.3
Scope and Contents

This file includes photographs of the building exterior, children using the playground equipment, and children swimming in the Recreation Department's Portable Pool. Events depicted include the pool dedication ceremony and a softball game.

Dates: 1964-1970

Samuel Recreation Center, 1959-1974

 File — Drawer: 5.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the recreation building's exterior, the playground, and the park grounds. Programs and events featured in the file include the Novice Swimming Championship meet, a game of wheelchair basketball, the Samuel Recreation Center's program for handicapped youth, and the dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in the file include Recreation Commission Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1959-1974

Scanlon Recreation Center, 1960-1975

 File — Drawer: 5.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the building's exterior, park grounds and facilities, and children playing on the playground equipment. Events documented in this file include a talent show, a baseball game, a maintenance division clinic on the care of baseball fields, the Miss Spray Pool Contest, a basketball game, and the playground's dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1960-1975

Shissler Recreation Center, 1957-1970, 1998

 File — Drawer: 6.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photos of the building exterior, pool, facilities, and children playing on the playground. It also documents Soccer Field Days for various years, the Annual Christmas soccer tournament, and the dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1957-1970; 1998

Thomas Mitchell Playground, 1967-1976

 File — Drawer: 5.4
Scope and Contents This file contains photographs of the site prior to its development into a playground, the building exterior, the grounds and facilities, and children playing on playground equipment. Events documented include the dedication ceremony, a baseball game, the Bicentennial Art Exhibit, the opening of the pool, a bubble gum-blowing contest, and a 100-hour street hockey marathon to benefit multiple sclerosis. Notable people featured in this file include Department of Recreation commissioner Robert...
Dates: 1967-1976

Venice Island Playground, 1960-1975

 File — Drawer: 5.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the building's exterior, park facilities, and children playing on the playground equipment. It also includes photos of various events and activities, including recreational swimming; the dedication ceremony; and senior citizens playing cards. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Dilworth and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1960-1975

Vogt Recreation Center, 1956-1969

 File — Drawer: 5.4
Scope and Contents This file includes exterior photographs of the park grounds and building, children using the playground equipment, and people swimming. Events depicted include the new gymnasium dedication ceremony (featuring Mayor Tate and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford), a hula hoop contest, a basketball clinic taught by 76er Billy Cunningham, a tumbling workshop, a Little Miss America contest, a costume parade, the pool dedication ceremony, and "Fisharama" -- where live fish were released into...
Dates: 1956-1969

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Dedications 17
Swimming pools 14
Swimming 10
Basketball 9
Contests 6