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Circa 1964, somewhere in the U.S.A. "Boys about to go swimming." Medium-format color transparency, photographer unknown, found on eBay and scanned by Shorpy. If you recognize yourself or a bunkmate here, let us know. View full size.
I don't know, but I swear can see Ralphie's buddy Schwartz (Christmas Story) right in the middle. And I wonder who belongs to the mysterious hand holding the cigarette. There's a good chance this is in Pennsylvania. That looks like an old lime kiln in the background and southern Pennsylvania is dotted with them.
It could be Dad's Day, but is probably a father-son activity. My dad did YMCA Indian Guides with us.
Looks like camp visiting day for parents.
I see a whole bunch of sunburns in the making.
are a far cry from the thick, baggy things boys wear now. Times do change!
In a modern photo, the bathers would be ... stouter.
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