Norfolk (Va.). Department of Parks and Recreation

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Sixteen miscellaneous photographs from approximately 1952 to 1958. The photographs feature a public performance from the Norfolk Musicians Association band and an event held by the Tidewater Anglers Club. Some of the photographs appear to have been taken by the City of Norfolk Department of Parks and Recreation.

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One 1974 photograph album of summer activities provided by the Recreation Support Program in the City of Norfolk, Virginia. Activities included block parties, regional field trips, and local recreation activities primarily targeted to children.

Scope and Contents Photographs from the City of Norfolk Recreation Bureau in Norfolk, Virginia from 1932-1970. Significant sports represented in the collection include baseball, softball, basketball, and football. Recreational activities include annual playground circuses held outside local recreational facilities, seasonal festivals and celebrations, children's and teens' plays, puppet shows, costume contests, and children's and adults' art exhibits. There are also photographs of children playing on slides,...

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Annual reports, survey reports, and other published materials from the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Open Space in the City of Norfolk, Virginia. This 1913-1997 collection primarily includes materials from the Bureau of Recreation and Norfolk Botanical Garden.