Boys and girls posing on and in front of a playground, in New London, Connecticut


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MSS1218_B072_I226 and dams:161185
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 72
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Date Created:
June 29, 1911
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
03.71 x 05.86 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Verso: The New London Playgrouds are about to open for their third season and the Playground Committee once again appeals to the public for a generous support. We want to open three playgrounds; one on Bradley St., and two connected with the schools. We want to purchase new apparatus, to replace some of the old which has been worn out, and to meet the salaries of Mr. Williams and his several assistants. The May Dance netted a little over two hundred dollars. We need five hundred more. Much is at present being done in a material way to improve the city. The Playground Committee labors in order that the city may be inhabited by fine citizens. Contributions should be sent to Mr. Henry Holt Smith, Mariners Savings Bank. Playground Committee. New London, Jun 29, 7-30P, 1911, Conn., Post card, This side for the address only, U.S. postage, one cent, Mrs. Susan Hawkins, 265 Williams St., City
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Playgrounds., Girls., and African American boys.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
New London (Conn.)
About This Item

This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.

Date Created:
June 29, 1911
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
03.71 x 05.86 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Verso: The New London Playgrouds are about to open for their third season and the Playground Committee once again appeals to the public for a generous support. We want to open three playgrounds; one on Bradley St., and two connected with the schools. We want to purchase new apparatus, to replace some of the old which has been worn out, and to meet the salaries of Mr. Williams and his several assistants. The May Dance netted a little over two hundred dollars. We need five hundred more. Much is at present being done in a material way to improve the city. The Playground Committee labors in order that the city may be inhabited by fine citizens. Contributions should be sent to Mr. Henry Holt Smith, Mariners Savings Bank. Playground Committee. New London, Jun 29, 7-30P, 1911, Conn., Post card, This side for the address only, U.S. postage, one cent, Mrs. Susan Hawkins, 265 Williams St., City
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Playgrounds., Girls., and African American boys.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
New London (Conn.)
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B072_I226 and dams:161185
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 72
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu