Joan Haley on the shore

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Abstract/Description:	Joan Haley was a journalist and socialite who retired to Pass-a-Grille in the 1950s. She purchased the dilapidated Pass-a-Grille Community Church building, which was at risk of being torn down following the relocation of the congregation. Upon her death, she left the structure to Pinellas County; the building is now home to the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum. This photograph is of Joan Haley by the water. She is smiling and sitting in front of a canoe and paddles. She is wearing a dark colored swimsuit, light colored lace-up boots and a cap. There are various people swimming and canoeing in the water in the background.
Subject(s):	Photograph. Old photos 20th-century America Young women 20th century fashion 20th century swimwear Unknown

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Joan Haley was a journalist and socialite who retired to Pass-a-Grille in the 1950s. She purchased the dilapidated Pass-a-Grille Community Church building, which was at risk of being torn down following the relocation of the congregation. Upon her death, she left the structure to Pinellas County; the building is now home to the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum. This photograph is of Joan Haley by the water. She is smiling and sitting in front of a canoe and paddles. She is wearing a dark colored swimsuit, light colored lace-up boots and a cap. There are various people swimming and canoeing in the water in the background.

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Photograph.
Old photos
20th-century America
Young women
20th century fashion
20th century swimwear
Unknown

Title:	Joan Haley on the shore.
Name(s):	Unknown, creator St. Pete Beach Public Library, contributor
Physical Form:	Photograph
Extent:	8.5 x 11 in.
Physical description:	TIFF; 600 dpi; 6468 x 4161 pixels; RGB; 80.8 MB; no compression
Abstract/Description:	Joan Haley was a journalist and socialite who retired to Pass-a-Grille in the 1950s. She purchased the dilapidated Pass-a-Grille Community Church building, which was at risk of being torn down following the relocation of the congregation. Upon her death, she left the structure to Pinellas County; the building is now home to the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum. This photograph is of Joan Haley by the water. She is smiling and sitting in front of a canoe and paddles. She is wearing a dark colored swimsuit, light colored lace-up boots and a cap. There are various people swimming and canoeing in the water in the background.
Identifier(s):	Migrated From: 1p15989coll10/id/246 (uri)
Subject(s):	Photograph. Old photos 20th-century America Young women 20th century fashion 20th century swimwear Unknown
Restrictions on Access:	This image is available for scholarly and research use only. Ownership is retained by the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum. Permission for use must be given by the owner.
In Collections:	St. Pete Beach Public Library