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Thomas Mitchell Playground, 1967-1976

 File — Drawer: 5.4

Scope and Contents

Photographs of the site before development into a playground, building exterior, grounds and facilities, and children playing on playground equipment. Events documented include dedication ceremony, baseball game, Bicentennial Art Exhibit, opening of the pool, bubble gum-blowing contest, and 100-hour street hockey marathon to benefit multiple sclerosis. Notable people pictured include Department of Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates

  • 1967-1976

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research. Due to the fragility of certain documents, special handling procedures may be required. All decisions regarding handling will be at the discretion of the staff archivist.

Extent

54 Photographic Prints : black-and-white ; 8" x 10"

4 Photographic Prints : black-and-white ; 5" x 7"

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English