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Aquatic sports -- Safety measures -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Swimming/Water Safety Education Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 5411-02
Scope and Contents note The project was initiated in July 1971 to provide children and adults in the Model Neighborhood with swimming lessons and water-based exercise classes. The YMCA operated the project. During the summers of 1971 and 1972, over 200 pre-teens received swim lessons. In 1972, the program expanded to include weekly "swim and trim" classes for adults; and in 1973, funding provided portal to portal transport for 50 youth who enrolled in water skiing classes. Due to a reduction in Fifth Action Year...
Dates: 1970-1973