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Swimming

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:

Jardel Recreation Center, 1957-1958, 1966-1978

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the recreation center grounds, Bicycle Rodeo, Water Carnival, swimming lessons for the Swim to Live campaign, cheerleading class, tennis clinic, basketball clinic, baseball umpires clinic, and Christmas party.

Dates: 1957-1958; 1966-1978

Kelly Pool, 1967, 1992-1994

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

Photographs documenting 1967 A.A.U. National Swimming and Diving Championships, 1992 groundbreaking ceremony, pool reconstruction process, and reopening dedication ceremony. Notable people pictured include Mayor Ed Rendell, Fairmount Park Commission President F. Eugene Dixon, and Fairmount Park Commission Executive Director William Mifflin.

Dates: 1967; 1992-1994

Kelly Pool, 1954-1961, n.d.

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Photographs of pool construction, swim meets, and diving competitions.

Dates: 1954-1961; undated

Kensington Day Camp, 1964-1970

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

Photographs of camp programs and events including a luncheon at Ormiston Mansion, swimming, and arts and crafts. Notable people pictured include Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, and Charles Mitchell.

Dates: 1964-1970

Lackman Playground, 1967-1973, c. 1990

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the site before park development, building exterior, park grounds and facilities, people playing tennis, people playing basketball, people swimming, and dedication ceremony. Notable people pictured include City Council President Paul D'Ortona and City Councilman David Silver.

Dates: 1967-1973; c. 1990

Lawncrest Recreation Center, 1957-1978

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents Photographs of the building exterior, children playing on playground equipment, and people swimming in the pool. Events and activities documented include talent show, Geator Caravan concert, pool ribbon-cutting ceremony, Dance Festival, bubble gum-blowing contest, Bicycle Safety Rodeo, Recreation Department Umpire's Clinic, and Lawncrest float in the Clean-Up, Paint-Up, Fix-Up Parade. Notable people pictured include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, City Councilman Harry Jannotti, and...
Dates: 1957-1978

Lederer Pool, 1966-1972

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the pool's construction, building exterior, views of the pool, people swimming, and dedication ceremony. Notable people pictured include Mayor James Tate and Department of Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1966-1972

Mann Recreation Center, pool, 1957-1974

 File — Drawer 6.4
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the pool, recreational swimming, Department of Recreation swim meets, and Little Quaker's Swimming Championship meet.

Dates: 1957-1974

Mann Recreation Center (Rivera), 1965-1975, 2002

 File — Drawer 6.4
Scope and Contents Photographs of the building exterior, park grounds, and various events and activities at Mann Recreation Center from 1965 to 1975. Events and activities documented include Water Carnival, Christmas 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 class. Notable people pictured include...
Dates: 1965-1975; 2002

Martin Luther King Recreation Center, 1967-1972

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1967-1972