Camp William Penn
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Formerly known as Camp Happy
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Camp William Penn: history - deeds, appraisal, correspondence, maps, clippings, 1929-2005
File — Drawer 1-5
Dates:
1929-2005
Camp William Penn: maintenance, 1954-2006, bulk: 1985-2006
File — Drawer 1-5
Scope and Contents
This file documents the City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation's activities related to the maintenance and upkeep of Camp William Penn. Obtained in a donation to the archive from the Department of Recreation, records in this file were originally housed in a folder labeled Camp William Penn. Records include memorandums, certificates of final acceptance, and ephemera.
Dates:
1954-2006; Majority of material found within 1985-2006
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.