Name/Title
Poster for 50th Women AnniversaryEntry/Object ID
Archives 2026Scope and Content
One of two posters featuring design by DC member Mackenzie Kirk for series of events to mark 50th Anniversary of women joining the DC.
The two original artworks are analog collages, 11 in x 14 in, first made May 31, 2026. Second made June 5, 2026.
The collage images were sourced from 1960's swimming magazines and vintage glassware books; and original art was cut and glued May-June 2026. (M.Kirk)
Events for 50th:
1. Swim out on September 20, 2026 of DC and SERC members to form a 50 in the cove, swimmers, rowers/kayakers, to mark 50 years since women could become members of DC (first women in Oct 1976) and SERC (first women in Dec 1976).
2. Themed "Mixer" on October 2, 2026.
There is not a copy of the poster in the collections at this time.General Notes
Note
SF Chronicle article 9/20/26:
Women mark 50 years of swimming against the tide at S.F. clubs that once banned them
By Anna Bauman, Staff Writer
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/swim-clubs-women-50th-anniversary-22433374.php
