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...

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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.

Scope and Contents Photographs documenting Department of Recreation events and activities from 1970 to 1999. Events include the National Recreation and Park Association convention, Christmas party for senior citizens, Neighborhood League Basketball Championship game, Department of Recreation float at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, 76ers basketball clinic at Camp Overbrook, Department of Recreation employee Christmas party at the Mummers Museum, art camp, environmental camp, and 1999 Senior Games. Also includes...