Eugene Black, World Bank president, talking with the staff at the annual picnic, 1959		Hula hoop competition at the annual picnic, 1959

Every summer, World Bank Group staff and their families would meet for a day of fun outdoor activities. Following the tradition started in the early 1950’s, the World Bank Group staff gathered for the annual picnic in 1959. 

Three-legged race, Smokey Glen Farm, Gaithersburg, MD, 1961		Children riding in the pony carts, Smokey Glen Farm, Gaithersburg, MD, 1961

The annual picnic in 1961 was held at Smokey Glen Farm, Gaithersburg, Maryland. The photographs above depict scenes from this event. 

Delight or consternation? Pamela Angwin just after teeing off, 1962		Peter MacKenna serving in finals of Men's Doubles, 1961		Yvonne Hensley, co-captain of the Prime Lenders, batting her way to first base, July, 1984

Tennis, softball and golf were among the favorite summer sports of World Bank Group staff. Clubs would meet throughout the year to prepare for the upcoming season and recruit new members. More and more teams were formed every year to play and participate in the tournaments, and each season ended with an awards banquet.

Robert W. Cavanaugh and Dessie Seal watch Raymond Goodman tee off, 1962		Mixed Doubles finalists: Mudi Burney and Zdenka Dalecka, runners up; and winners, Lee Meyer and Bob Sadove, 1961

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