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Teenagers outside of Howell House
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Teenagers, some on bicycles, gathered outside of Howell House.
Date:
c. 1950
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Girls in a building doorway
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Two young girls in coats stand in the doorway of a building.A sign next to them reads "MOVIES Friday - 3:30 PM - 5¢ - ".
Date:
c. 1920
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Play Club Mothers meeting announcement, Bethlehem Community Center
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Announcement for Play Club Mothers meeting to discuss a new play club for community mothers and children at the Bethlehem Community Center.
Date:
October 1954
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Boys eating watermelon on a hillside
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Group of boys with a man, eating watermelon on a hillside in the country.
Date:
c. 1950
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Painting garbage cans in an alley
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Group of community members painting garbage cans in an alley behind Loomis Street.
Date:
1958
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Shooting basketballs at an event
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Person shooting a basketball at an event as others look on.Signs on the wall read "Basketball Throws 3 shots 5¢" and "2 Baskets out of 3 wins Prize".
Date:
c. 1960
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Boys playing catch in alley
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Two boys playing catch in alley, with another looking on.
Date:
c. 1960
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Girls in a playhouse
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Two girls seated in a playhouse.
Date:
c. 1930
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Children dancing in a circle with women watching
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Large group of young children dancing in a circle in a room with fireplace as women watch.
Date:
c. 1910
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Bethlehem Center Day Camp flyer
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Announcement flyer for Bethlehem Center summer day camp, with hand-drawn illustrations.
Date:
June 1, 1951
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Teenagers around a piano
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Group of teenagers and young adults posing around a piano at Bethlehem House.
Date:
c. 1950
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Bethlehem Center Basketball team
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Group portrait of the Bethlehem Center basketball team on the court.
Date:
c. 1960
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Daily Attendance Report, Bethlehem Community Center
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Daily attendance report of the Bethlehem Community Center to the Council of Social Agencies of Chicago. Shows daily participation in various sports teams.
Date:
February 1950
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Teenage boys hanging out at Bethlehem House
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Group of teenage boys hanging out at Bethlehem House.
Date:
c. 1950
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Application for aid
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Application for aid to the Chicago City Missionary Society. Shows range of activities undertaken by Church-run settlement house. Includes attendance figures for programs.
Date:
c. 1915
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Teenage boys relaxing on couches in room with stereo
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Teenage boys talking and reading on couches in a room with a stereo.
Date:
c. 1960
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Children playing checkers and doing puzzles
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Children at a table playing checkers and doing jigsaw puzzles.
Date:
c. 1945
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Girls playing game in gymnasium
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Girls dressed in athletic clothing play a game in a gymnasium.
Date:
c. 1930
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Playing miniature bowling in game room
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Children and teenagers playing miniature bowling in game room.
Date:
c. 1960
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Boy on trampoline at Bethlehem Center "Play Fair"
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A boy bounces on a trampoline watched by three others at a 1959 "Play Fair" during the 75th Anniversary of the Bethlehem Center.
Date:
1959
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Boys playing baseball at Komensky School
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Boys playing baseball in the playground at Komensky School
Date:
c. 1955
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Pleasant Valley Farm field plan map
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Map of Pleasant Valley Farm included in "Chicago Congregational Family News" v. 3, no. 4, April 1954. The Chicago City Missionary Society ran the farm to allow inner city children an opportunity to work on a farm. BHNC sent approximately 30 children per year.
Date:
April 1954
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access


Couple dancing at a party
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A couple dances in the center of an applauding group of people at an event. A Christmas tree is visible behind them.
Date:
c. 1940
Collection:
Bethlehem Howell Neighborhood Center collection
Access:
Public access