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Swimmers at Camp James Weldon Johnson

c. 1948

Senator John Heinz History Center

Senator John Heinz History Center
Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Camp James Weldon Johnson attendees, who ranged in ages from 7 to 17, mostly hailed from Pittsburgh the Hill District, North Side, South Side, and Homewood neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. Children from areas outside the city, such as Braddock, Sewickley, and Verona, attended as well. Activities included hiking, swimming, handcrafts, fishing and team sports. Each session also included a history contest focused on African-American leaders and their accomplishments. Camp Johnson remained open for nearly thirty years, closing in 1967.

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  • Title: Swimmers at Camp James Weldon Johnson
  • Date Created: c. 1948
  • Location: Camp James Weldon Johnson, Beaver County, Pa.
  • Type: Photograph
  • Original Source: African American Collection at the Heinz History Center
  • Object ID: MSP.229.B001.F02.I01
  • Exhibit or Collection: African American Collection
  • Donation Information: Gift of Wendell Wray
  • Collection Information: Camp Johnson Photographs, MSP 229
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