This file contains photographs documenting various Department of Recreation events and activities from 1955 to 1969. Events include lifeguard in-service training, City Employees' Fair, Spring Recreation Conference, a Christmas-Hanukkah singalong for senior citizens, the American Public Works Association Convention, Bicycle Rodeo, the city hoop-whirling championships, marbles contest, the 7th Annual Children's Play and Ballet at the Wanamaker Building, the Big Band Dance at Convention Hall, the citywide talent show, the teenage weight lifting championship, the Department of Recreation's Jog-Along in Fairmount Park, and the Department of Recreation's touch football game against the Streets Department. Also includes photos of the International Children's Aquafair model.