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Kelly, John B., Jr.

 Person

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Connie Mack Stadium, 1960-1969

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents

The photos in this file document a Junior Baseball Federation Game, a "pitchometer" competition, and the press box construction improvements. Notable people depicted in this file include Department of Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, Jack Kelly Jr., and Dick Clark.

Dates: 1960-1969

Herron Playground, 1955-1958, 1971, 1979

 File — Drawer: 6.3
Scope and Contents

Contains 8x10 black and white photographs of the park grounds, building exterior, pool ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a Swim-to-Live class. Notable people featured in this file 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

This file contains photographs of the site prior to development of a playground, exterior views of the playground and facilities, groundbreaking ceremony, dedication ceremony, giraffe statue, and children playing on the playground equipment. Notable people featured in this file 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. Includes 1977 "Clean-It, Fix-It" volunteer event., 1970-1977

 File — Drawer: 6.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the playground grounds and building exterior. Events depicted include the dedication, the dedication of the new gymnasium, and the Clean-Up, Fix-Up program. Notable people featured in this file 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

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

Dates: 1957-1979