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Festivals

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Capitolo Playground, 1960-1975

 File — Drawer 7.5
Scope and Contents

Exterior photographs of the building and grounds, children and adults using playground facilities, and events. Events include a Bicentennial Hat Contest, Italian Festival, horseshoe-pitching contest, rope jumping contest, paper airplane contest, Mardi Gras, and concerts.

Dates: 1960-1975

Morris Estate Recreation Center, 1964-1969

 File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents

Photographs documenting a Christmas party, One-Act Play Festival, summer arts camp, and art exhibit.

Dates: 1964-1969

Seger Recreation Center / Charles T. Michell, Jr. Park, 1974-1979, c. 1995

 File — Drawer 5.3
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the building exterior, park facilities, children playing on the playground, basketball game, and tennis match. Also documents Seger's Mardi Gras celebration. Notable people pictured include Philadelphia City Councilmen Earl Vann and James J. Tayoun.

Dates: 1974-1979; c. 1995

West Mill Creek Greenway, 1969-1975

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents

Photographs documenting playground's dedication ceremony, recreational use of the playground and tennis courts, and "Indian Festival" event. Notable people pictured include Mayor James Tate, Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, and City Councilmen Edgar C. Campbell and Charles L. Durham.

Dates: 1969-1975