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Swimming

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Bridesburg Recreation Center, 1959-1975

 File — Drawer 7.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains exterior shots of the building and grounds, children using playground facilities, and various activities and events. Events include a youth boxing tournament, a "pitchometer" contest, a roller skating revue, a Water show, a Model Teen Fashion Show, and a Pet Show.

Dates: 1959-1975

Cruz Recreation Center, 1966, 1975, 2001

 File — Drawer 7.5
Scope and Contents

Photos in this file document people swimming in a Department of Recreation portable pool in 1966, as well as swimming in the permanent Cruz pool in 1975. The file also includes interior and exterior photographs of the recreation center in 2001.

Dates: 1966; 1975; 2001

Department of Recreation events and activities, 1970-1999, n.d.

 File — Drawer 7.5
Scope and Contents This file contains photographs documenting various Department of Recreation events and activities from 1970 to 1999. A majority of the photographs are 8x10 black and white, though colored photos and photos of other sizes can be found throughout. Events include the National Recreation and Park Association convention, a Christmas party held for senior citizens, the Neighborhood League Basketball Championship game, the Department of Recreation float at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, the...
Dates: 1970-1999; n.d.

Fletcher Recreation Center, 1970-1971

 File — Drawer 6.2
Scope and Contents

This file includes photos of the park grounds and building exterior, the pool's ribbon-cutting ceremony, and children playing on the playground equipment.

Dates: 1970-1971

Heitzman Recreation Center (formerly Knight), 1962-1975

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the building exterior, park grounds, recreational swimming, children playing on the playground, and people playing basketball.

Dates: 1962-1975

Lawncrest Recreation Center, 1957-1978

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the building's exterior, children playing on playground equipment, and people swimming in the pool. Other events and activities documented include a talent show, pool ribbon-cutting ceremony, Dance Festival, bubble gum-blowing contest, Bicycle Safety Rodeo, Recreation Department Umpire's Clinic, and the Lawncrest float in the Clean-Up, Paint-Up, Fix-Up Parade.

Dates: 1957-1978

Mann Recreation Center, 1965-1975

 File — Drawer 6.4
Scope and Contents This file contains photographs of the building exterior, park grounds, and various events and activities held at Mann Recreation Center from 1965 to 1975. Events and activities documented in this file include a Water Carnival, Christmast party, City Championship Volleyball Tournament, Swimming Championship meet, Doll Show, Harlem Globetrotters Basketball Clinic, physical fitness program, Girls Tumbling Meet, Field Day featuring Jim Washington of the 76ers, floor hockey game, and gymnastics...
Dates: 1965-1975

Mann Recreation Center, pool, 1957-1974

 File — Drawer 6.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains views of the pool, recreational swimming, Department of Recreation swim meets, and the Little Quaker's Swimming Championship meet.

Dates: 1957-1974

Martin Luther King Recreation Center, 1967-1972

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the site before construction of the recreation center, interior and exterior views of the building, children playing on playground equipment, day care class, senior citizens arts and crafts, and staff working in their offices. Events documented include the dedication ceremony, basketball games, and the opening day of the pool. Notable people featured in this file include Senator Edmund Muskie, Mayor James Tate, and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1967-1972

Max Myers Playground, pool, 1958-1974

 File — Drawer 6.4
Scope and Contents

Photos in this file document recreational swimming, the Max Myers Pool Water Carnival, and the Open Gold Medal Swim Meet.

Dates: 1958-1974