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Holidays

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Mifflin Square, 1947, 1957, 1996-2003

 File — Drawer 6.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains black and white and color photographs of the park grounds, the exterior of the caretaker's house, pumpkin-decorating, and a Cambodian New Year celebration.

Dates: 1947; 1957; 1996-2003

Morris Estate Recreation Center, 1964-1969

 File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs documenting a Christmas party, a One-Act Play Festival, a summer arts camp, and an art exhibit.

Dates: 1964-1969

Olney Recreation Center (1 of 2), 1953-1966

 File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents

Photographs in this file document the following: the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Greater Outdoor Basketball League Finals, arts and crafts class, boxing class, the gymnasium dedication ceremony, Halloween party, variety show, and pet show. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1953-1966

Palmer Playground, 1966, 1973-1974

 File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents

Includes photographs of the site prior to development into a park, the building exterior, park grounds, and Palmer Playground's Halloween "Ghost House" event

Dates: 1966; 1973-1974

Pelbano Recreation Center, 1964-1974

 File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the park grounds, children playing on playground equipment, children playing checkers, a Christmas Party, and Pelbano's Go Fly a Kite Day activities.

Dates: 1964-1974

Rittenhouse Square, 1917, 1948-1965, 1980-1997

 File — Drawer 5.2
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the park grounds, fountains, statues, Flower Markets, and an Easter Egg Hunt.

Dates: 1917; 1948-1965; 1980-1997