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Swimmer
We know that the person photographed here is Arlene Schmid. What can you tell us about Arlene? Was she a part of a swim team? If so, which one? Please share with us in the comments section below!
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Beginner in Swimming, Curundu
We have this identification card from the American Red Cross for a beginner in swimming. Would a person have received this card along with the beginner patch? What memories do you have about receiving a ‘beginner in swimming’ card? Please share with us in the comments section below!
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Meet at a Swimming Pool
The back of this photograph reads ” Pool/ Balneario Ojo de Agua”. Do you know what meet was held at this swimming pool? When it might have happened? Do you know where Balneario Ojo de Agua is? Please share with us in the comments section below!
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Swimming Coach Henry Grieser
We know that the man in this photo is the swim coach Henry Grieser along with David Dickson, but we don’t have any more information. Did anyone know these two personally? Please share with us in the comments section below!
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Balboa Pool
Although we know this photograph was taken at the Balboa pool, we do not have much more information about this scene. What can you share about this scene? If you can, please comment in the comments section below!
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Swimming Pool – Balboa, C.Z. 27
Happy Friday, everyone! In honor of the weekend, we are highlighting the relaxing scene on this swimming pool postcard. The postcard’s front reads “Swimming Pool, – Balboa, C.Z. 27”. Please help us learn more about it.Do you know where in Balboa is this pool located and if it is still there? Have you seen this image before? If you have any information about this image, please share your knowledge with us in the comments section!
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Seal of The Canal Zone Isthmus of Panama
We have found more sports related objects in our collection and are hoping to learn about them. Can you help us identify this medal? What school and/or event is this medal from? When and where was this medal handed out? Was it part of an award ceremony? Who did they give these medals out to? Have you ever owned one? Have you participated in a swimming competition in Panama? Was swimming a popular sport in Panama? If you have any information about this swimming medal, please share with us in the comments section!
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50 Meter Freestyle Ribbon
Happy Friday! We have found more sports related objects in our collection and are hoping to learn more about them. What school and/or event is this ribbon from? When and where was this ribbon handed out? Was it part of an award ceremony? Who did they give these ribbons out to? Have you ever owned one? Have you participated in a swimming competition in Panama? If you have any information about these ribbon, please share with us in the comments section!
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Life Savers of Porto Bello
This photograph has the caption “Life Savers of Porto Bello” written on the back, but we have no additional information. Can you confirm that this swim area is located in Porto Bello? Do you recognize the structure the people are standing on? Do you recognize any of these swimmers or “life savers”? Can anyone give us an exact date for this photograph? If you have any memories or information about this swim area, then please share with us in the comments section!
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Man’s Best Friend
This photograph comes from the Carpenter Collection of photographs which is described only as, “Miscellaneous Photos and Negatives, Panama Canal”. Can you add any information to this charming photo? We just love the scene in this photograph! Any anyone identify this woman? Or do you know where this photo may have been taken? There appear to be some buildings in the background– can you identify them? If you have any information to add to this photo, please share your knowledge in the comments section!
