A black and white photograph of the water ski club of Gulfport, Florida known as the "Aquamaniacs" on Gulfport Beach. Onlookers stand on either side of the group. There are three ski discs, two with stripes and one with polka dots, in front of the group in and near the water. Various other equipment surrounds them in the water and on the sand. A flag held by two members reads, "AQUAMANIAC'S WATER SKI CLUB GULFPORT FLA."
Photograph Details
Subject
Water skiing--Florida--Gulfport--1950-1960, Clubs, Fashion--1950-1960, Amusements, Tourism, Athletes
Subject Person or Organization
Aquamaniacs Water Ski Club
Subject Place
City
Gulfport, FL
Location
Gulfport Beach
Collection
Photograph Collection
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Gulfport Lions Club
Made/Created
Studio
Distaff Photo
Date made
circa 1959
Notes
Date from GLC.39
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Location
Reverse
Transcription
1950's
Donated to Gulfport Historical Society by Lions
Donated to Gulfport Historical Society by
DISTAFF PHOTO
THOMAS STAFFORD - PH. DI 2-7781
GORDON DISBURY - PH. DI 3-6071
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
2658 - 48th ST. SOUTH - GULFPORT
