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Kelly, John B., Jr.

 Person

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

22nd and Sydenham Streets, 1967-1968

 File — Drawer: 7.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs documenting the 1967 Special Play Street Program event and the 1968 Department of Recreation Fun Wagon event at this location. Notable people pictured include Recreation Commissioner Robert W. Crawford and Philadelphia City Councilman John B. Kelly Jr.

Dates: 1967-1968

Awards and Ceremonies - Commissioner Crawford, 1957-1978

 File — Drawer: 7.4
Scope and Contents

Photographs of various Department of Recreation awards banquets and ceremonies featuring Commissioner Robert W. Crawford. Other notable people pictured include Mayor Frank Rizzo, Mayor James Tate, and John B. Kelly, Jr.

Dates: 1957-1978

Connie Mack Stadium, 1960-1969

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents

Photographs documenting a Junior Baseball Federation game, a pitchometer competition, and press box construction improvements. Notable people pictured include Department of Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, John Kelly Jr, and Dick Clark.

Dates: 1960-1969

Herron Playground, 1955-1958, 1971, 1979

 File — Drawer: 6.3
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the park grounds, building exterior, pool ribbon-cutting ceremony, and Swim-to-Live class. Notable people pictured include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford and City Councilman John B. Kelly, Jr.

Dates: 1955-1958; 1971; 1979

Junod Playground, 1967-1973

 File — Drawer: 6.3
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the site before playground development, playground and facilities exterior, groundbreaking ceremony, dedication ceremony, giraffe statue, and children playing on playground equipment. Notable people pictured include Mayor James Tate, Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, and City Councilmen John B. Kelly, Jr., David Silver, and Paul D'Ortona.

Dates: 1967-1973

McDevitt Recreation Center, 1970-1977

 File — Drawer: 6.4
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the playground grounds and building exterior. Events documented include dedication, dedication of the new gymnasium, and Clean-Up, Fix-Up program. Notable people pictured include Mayor James Tate, Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, and John Kelly Jr.

Dates: 1970-1977

Starr Garden Playground, 1957-1979

 File — Drawer: 5.3
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the demolition of the original recreation center building, dedication ceremony of the park's redevelopment, new recreation building exterior, marbles clinic, performance by the Police and Firemen's Band, children playing on the playground, and soccer game. Notable people pictured include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford and City Councilman John B. Kelly, Jr.

Dates: 1957-1979