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Photograph caption dated July 8, 1954 reads, "Two-foot plunge - Cooling waters of wading pool invite tots to supervised splashing in San Fernando Recreation Park, where full program of adult-led summer sports is attracting youngsters. Older children and adults are flocking at rate of 800 a day to full size pool, park's greatest attraction."; See images #00126516 through #00126518 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Swimmers--California--San Fernando Swimming pools--California--San Fernando Outdoor recreation--California--San Fernando Swimming--California--San Fernando Children--California--San Fernando Parks--California--San Fernando Girls--California--San Fernando Boys--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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