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Basketball

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Dendy Playground (formerly Schwartz), 1970-1977

 File — Drawer 7.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains 8x10 black and white photographs of the dedication ceremony of the park fountain, the dedication ceremony of a new building, the building exterior, a game of basketball, the park grounds, the park fountain, and children playing on the playground. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford and civil rights activist and city councilman Cecil B. Moore.

Dates: 1970-1977

Deni Playground, 1959, 1970-1976

 File — Drawer 7.5
Scope and Contents

Contains 5x7 and 8x10 black and white photographs of the building exterior, park grounds, children playing on the playground, a game of tennis, a game of basketball, and the dedication ceremony for completion of the recreation center's redevelopment program. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford and Philadelphia City Councilman Harry Jannotti.

Dates: 1959; 1970-1976

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.

Dickinson Square, 1934, 1959-1979

 File — Drawer 7.5
Scope and Contents

Contains 8x10 black and white phoographs of the park grounds, building exterior, children playing on the playground, and the dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Dilworth, Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, Philadelphia citycouncilman Paul D'Ortona, and Fredric R. Mann.

Dates: 1934; 1959-1979

Fishtown Recreation Center, 1970-1975

 File — Drawer 6.2
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the park grounds and facilities, building exterior, people playing basketball, the park dedication ceremony, and a preschool graduation ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1970-1975

Guerin Recreation Center, 1957-1973

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents This file contains 8x10 and 5x7 black and white photographs of the building exterior, grounds, children playing on the playground equipment, and children playing in the spray pool. Events and programs documented in this file include the ground-breaking ceremony of the recreation center, a bocce championship game, the Guerin Music Festival, the groundbreaking ceremony of the indoor bocce center, a Gold Medal basketball game, arts and crafts sessions, demolition ceremonies prior to the...
Dates: 1957-1973

Houseman Playground, 1953, c. 1960, 1970-1979

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of the building exterior, grounds, children playing on the playground, people swimming, a softball game, people playing basketball, a bubble gum-blowing contest, the pool ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the ground-breaking ceremony for the gymnasium. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, State Senator Jim Lloyd, City Councilmen Harry Jannotti and Francis Rafferty.

Dates: 1953; c. 1960; 1970-1979

Jacobs Playground, 1967-1979

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

Contains 8x10 black and white photographs of the park grounds, building exterior, people swimming, people playing basketball, children playing on the playground, a dedication ceremony, and the pool ribbon-cutting ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor James Tate, Recreation Commissioner Robert W. Crawford, and City Councilman Melvin J. Greenberg.

Dates: 1967-1979

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

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