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1. Coal Miners' Children take a Swimming Lesson at Summer Camp

IDNO:
003171
Title:
Coal Miners' Children take a Swimming Lesson at Summer Camp
Group of people are swimming, possibly American Friends Service committee workers.

2. Swimming at an American Friends Service Committee Outing

IDNO:
004127
Title:
Swimming at an American Friends Service Committee Outing
Description:
Group of people are swimming, possibly American Friends Service committee workers.

3. Group of Young Men Swim Naked in Stream

IDNO:
047148
Title:
Group of Young Men Swim Naked in Stream
Date:
Undated
Rock Lake Pool in South Charleston, West Virginia was built from an old rock quarry which was in operation in the 1930's. The pool was opened up by the Wilan family in 1942 and it remained in operation until 1985. The pool was surrounded by high natural rock walls, which provided perfect opportunities for high dives and swings. It also included a 50 foot slide, water trampoline, fountain, and trapeze. It closed down due to competing pools in the area which offered cheaper prices.

4. Rock Lake Pool, South Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047620
Title:
Rock Lake Pool, South Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Rock Lake Pool in South Charleston, West Virginia was built from an old rock quarry which was in operation in the 1930's. The pool was opened up by the Wilan family in 1942 and it remained in operation until 1985. The pool was surrounded by high natural rock walls, which provided perfect opportunities for high dives and swings. It also included a 50 foot slide, water trampoline, fountain, and trapeze. It closed down due to competing pools in the area which offered cheaper prices.
Rock Lake Pool in South Charleston, West Virginia was built from an old rock quarry which was in operation in the 1930's. The pool was opened up by the Wilan family in 1942 and it remained in operation until 1985. The pool was surrounded by high natural rock walls, which provided perfect opportunities for high dives and swings. It also included a 50 foot slide, water trampoline, fountain, and trapeze. It closed down due to competing pools in the area which offered cheaper prices.

5. Kid Creates a Stream Behind Him After Sliding Down 50 Foot Slide at Rock Lake Pool, South Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047621
Title:
Kid Creates a Stream Behind Him After Sliding Down 50 Foot Slide at Rock Lake Pool, South Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Rock Lake Pool in South Charleston, West Virginia was built from an old rock quarry which was in operation in the 1930's. The pool was opened up by the Wilan family in 1942 and it remained in operation until 1985. The pool was surrounded by high natural rock walls, which provided perfect opportunities for high dives and swings. It also included a 50 foot slide, water trampoline, fountain, and trapeze. It closed down due to competing pools in the area which offered cheaper prices.
Swimmers are likely in the Guyandotte River.

6. Group of Men and Boys Swimming, Pineville, Wyoming County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051524
Title:
Group of Men and Boys Swimming, Pineville, Wyoming County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
Swimmers are likely in the Guyandotte River.
Juanita, pictured on the left standing, is with her friends Wilda, Ruth, Garlow, Virginia, Jo, and Bobbie.

7. Juanita Turner and Friends, Polk Creek, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052008
Title:
Juanita Turner and Friends, Polk Creek, Weston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Juanita, pictured on the left standing, is with her friends Wilda, Ruth, Garlow, Virginia, Jo, and Bobbie.
Camp Horseshoe was a West Virginia State Y. M. C. A. camp.

8. The Swimming Area, Camp Horseshoe, Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
053685
Title:
The Swimming Area, Camp Horseshoe, Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1942
Description:
Camp Horseshoe was a West Virginia State Y. M. C. A. camp.