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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

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.

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

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

Samuel Recreation Center, 1959-1974

 File — Drawer 5.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the recreation building's exterior, the playground, and the park grounds. Programs and events featured in the file include the Novice Swimming Championship meet, a game of wheelchair basketball, the Samuel Recreation Center's program for handicapped youth, and the dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in the file include Recreation Commission Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1959-1974

Scanlon Recreation Center, 1960-1975

 File — Drawer 5.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the building's exterior, park grounds and facilities, and children playing on the playground equipment. Events documented in this file include a talent show, a baseball game, a maintenance division clinic on the care of baseball fields, the Miss Spray Pool Contest, a basketball game, and the playground's dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1960-1975

Shissler Recreation Center, 1957-1970, 1998

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photos of the building exterior, pool, facilities, and children playing on the playground. It also documents Soccer Field Days for various years, the Annual Christmas soccer tournament, and the dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1957-1970; 1998

Vogt Recreation Center, 1956-1969

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents This file includes exterior photographs of the park grounds and building, children using the playground equipment, and people swimming. Events depicted include the new gymnasium dedication ceremony (featuring Mayor Tate and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford), a hula hoop contest, a basketball clinic taught by 76er Billy Cunningham, a tumbling workshop, a Little Miss America contest, a costume parade, the pool dedication ceremony, and "Fisharama" -- where live fish were released into...
Dates: 1956-1969

Water Tower Recreation Center, 1958-1972

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents

This file includes 8x10 black and white photographs of programs and events at Water Tower Recreation Center including a kite-flying contest, a 76ers basketball clinic, a tennis clinic, and the 1966 Tennis Finals. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1958-1972