Scope and Contents

Photographs include building and grounds exteriors, arts and crafts, a badminton clinic, dancers performing at the dedication of the new gymnasium, a softball game, and vandalism and other damage to the property.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The History Files collection contains research materials documenting parks, sites, structures, organizations, events, and individuals associated with the Fairmount Park System and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This collection compiles materials from diverse sources over time rather than representing the records of a single office or individual. Typical materials include correspondence, deeds, leases, newspaper clippings, photocopies of published articles and book excerpts, research...