10/09/1898 Athella Bennett

ID: 14360
Creator: Richmond Guardian
Copyright: library owns image (image on public access)
Org ID: RL 217

Description: Image held at Richmond Library. Athella Bennet stands, hands on hips, wearing a swimsuit. This picture is reproduced from the Richmond Guardian newspaper, September 10, 1898. It accompanies an article describing the Royal Life Saving Society's carnival at the Richmond Baths, where five- year-old Athella impressed the audience with her life-saving skills. Athella Bennett was one of the daughters of Bill Bennett, manager of the Richmond Baths for many years.
Subject: swimmers

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