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The end of a swimming period, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
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The end of a swimming period, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The end of a swimming period
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The End of a Joyful Swim - Embracing Integration at Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph by Gordon Parks captures a poignant moment at Camp Christmas Seals in Haverstraw, New York during the summer of 1943. The image showcases the heartwarming sight of children from different racial backgrounds coming together after a refreshing swimming session. Camp Christmas Seals was an extraordinary holiday camp where children were aided by the Methodist Camp Service. It served as a beacon of hope and equality during a time when segregation still plagued America. This powerful visual testament to integration reveals the progress made towards breaking down racial barriers. In this snapshot frozen in time, African American and Caucasian girls can be seen side by side, their laughter echoing through the air. Their bathing costumes are reminiscent of an era long gone but serve as symbols of unity and shared experiences. Gordon Parks skillfully captured this historic moment with his camera lens while working for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) under the Office of War Information (OWI). His work documented life across America during this transformative period in history. As we gaze upon this remarkable print held within the Library of Congress' collection, we are reminded that even amidst turmoil and inequality, there were places like Camp Christmas Seals that fostered harmony and friendship among young hearts - proving that love knows no color or boundaries.
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