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Creation Date
6-26-1983
Identification #
OGL291-506
Description
Photograph taken during "Summerthing '83" in Riverside Park on June 26, 1983. A group of men playing volleyball is the focal point of this photograph. Most of the men playing are not wearing shirts and they all have on short shorts which was the typical 80's style. Most of the men's back are to the camara so it's heard to tell the median age of the group. There are to younger boys standing by the sidelines watching the game.
In the background there are many trees and in the shade they are providing are a few food trucks for the festival attendees and workers. The blue food truck just left of the center is the Grand Forks Jaycees (Group of 18-40 year-olds in GF that meet monthly to network, fundraise, help our community, and have a lot of fun!) and a couple other food trucks. Parked cars and people walking around in the shade of the trees can also be seen.
"Summerthing '83" was a three-weekend art festival held annual for both the performing and visual arts. It held workshops for the public, had theatrical and musical performances, dance and various art presentations. The activities were designed for children, students, adults and senior citizens to participate. This event was put on through the Grand Forks Park District.
Each weekend had a different theme and was hosted at three separate parks in Grand Forks. This event was put on through the Grand Forks Park District.
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Places Depicted
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Organizations Depicted
Riverside Parks, Greater Grand Forks Jaycees
Rights
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks