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1. 04-SM-101-9.6; Ralston Ave. Interchange in Belmont - Document File

   04-SM-101-9.6; Ralston Ave. Interchange in Belmont, 1968-1969. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file concerns one parcel needed for the Ralston Avenue and Highway 101 interchange in anticipation of the July 4, 1968 opening of Marine World.

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. Amazing Marine World on San Francisco Bay Guide Map and Show Schedule - Pamphlet, Instruction

   Amazing Marine World on San Francisco Bay Guide Map and Show Schedule, c. 1968-1972. Tri-fold instructional guide contains general information, show schedule, and a map for visitors to Marine World in Redwood City. The pamphlet is printed in dark blue ink on light blue paper and features a graphic of a dolphin leaping out of the water on the front.

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. Come On Out, the Water's Fine - Photograph, Black-and-White

   Come On Out, the Water's Fine by Reginald McGovern, 1968. Black and white photograph shows Brad Baruh crouched on a small wooden dock at left leaning over three dolphins in a water tank. The dolphins stick their heads out of the water facing Baruh at center. A square outline in red ink is hand-drawn over the image to show cropping used by the Redwood City Tribune in an article published February 19, 1968.

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. Marine World - Clipping, Newspaper

   Miscellaneous clippings about Marine World.

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. Marine World Africa Scout Days Patch, c. 1975-1979 - Patch, Fraternal

   Marine World Africa Scout Days Patch, c. 1975-1979. Square yellow cloth patch with rounded corners has yellow thread serging along edge. Inside the serging is a half inch border of pale blue embroidery with green embroidered text at the top that reads, "MARINE WORLD AFRICA U.S.A." and orange embroidered text at the bottom that reads, "SCOUT DAYS." Embroidered in the very center is Marine World Africa's logo in orange which consists of a side silh...

   Record Type: Object

   
6. Marine World Africa USA, c. 1970 - Photograph

   c. 1970 Framed Color Photograph of Marine World Africa USA. Large square photograph is an aerial view depicting parking lots with the amusement park just left of center in the photo. Paper print is mounted inside a wooden frame with a white canvas inner mat that is part of the frame--no glass. Photograph was displayed in Pete's Harbor Restaurant.

   Record Type: Object

   
7. Marine World Africa U.S.A. Flag, c. 1975-1979 - Flag

   Marine World Africa U.S.A. Flag, c. 1975-1979. Nylon flag. The flag has a yellowish, cream-colored base, although it is unknown whether this was the flag's original color or if it had yellowed from a brighter white. Sewn in the middle of the flag, there is a dark blue figure. The figure depicts the side profile of an elephant and above it is a side view of a fish. These figures seamlessly transition into one another as the elephant's trunk, point...

   Record Type: Object

   
8. Marine World Africa U.S.A. Jungle Theater Uniform Shirt, c. 1975-1979 - Shirt

   Marine World Africa U.S.A. Jungle Theater Uniform Shirt, c. 1975-1979. Olive green polo shirt. Shirt appears to be a men's medium sized polo shirt made out of stretchy fabric. Shirt has three buttons near the top that are made from a yellow plastic. On the upper right side there is a logo: a thin brown ring encircling a printed drawing of the front of an elephant with two monkeys on top of its head and a lions head on it left and a tiger head on ...

   Record Type: Object

   
9. Marine World / Africa U.S.A. Slides - Transparency, Slide

   Marine World / Africa U.S.A. Slides, c. 1972-1986. Sixty-nine color slides taken by a Canadian family while on vacation at Marine World Africa U.S.A. Images show an aquatic show with dolphins, a killer whale, and sea lions. Other animal exhibits include big cats, elephants, primates, birds, and llamas. Several slides show a water show with motor boats pulling performers on waterskies.

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. Marine World, Atlantic Bottle Nosed Dolphin - Postcard, Picture

    Marine World postcard features an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin performing a high jump at the direction of a man standing on a platform over a pool of water. A caption on the back reads, "Atlantic Bottle Nosed Dolphin: Lucky is shown lifting his seven foot, 350 pound body twelve feet out of the water in a spectacular jump. Dolphins are the natural high jumpers of the sea."

    Record Type: Archive

    
11. Marine World, Atlantic Bottle Nosed Dolphin - Postcard, Picture

    Marine World postcard features two Atlantic bottlenose dolphins jumping out of a pool of water. A caption on the back reads, "Atlantic Bottle Nosed Dolphin: Performing daily in Marine World's exciting Oceana Theatre, precision ballet and jumping. An exciting act in Marine World's Oceana Theatre."

    Record Type: Archive

    
12. Marine World, Atlantic Bottle Nosed Dolphin - Postcard, Picture

    Marine World color postcard features a pair of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Images at right and left show a man standing on a platform over a pool of water as he directs dolphins to perform tricks. A third image appears at top center in a circular inset with both dolphins jumping over a rope. A caption on the back reads, "Atlantic Bottle Nosed Dolphin: Three spectacular jumps performed daily at Marine World's Oceana Theatre by two of its stars, ...

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. Marine World, Oceana Theatre - Postcard, Picture

    Marine World color postcard shows a man standing on a platform holding out a long pole over a pool of water. A killer whale jumps out of the water at left to touch the end of the pole with its nose. A caption on the back reads, "Oceana Theatre: Kianu, Marine World's fantastic killer whale, shown lifting her 21 foot, four ton body out of the water in a sensational leap at the command of her trainer."

    Record Type: Archive

    
14. Marine World, Olympic Stadium - Postcard, Picture

    Marine World color postcard shows two red motorboats jumping off a ramp at the same time. Several structures with thatched roofs and two pontoon boats appear in the background. A caption on the back reads, "Olympic Stadium: Up, Up, and Away. Two of Marine World's daredevil boat drivers shown in a tandem boat jump in the dangerous and exciting Water Ski and Boat Show."

    Record Type: Archive

    
15. Marine World, Olympic Stadium - Postcard, Picture

    Marine World color postcard features an elephant riding on yellow water skis. A caption on the back reads, "Olympic Stadium: Judy the dimpled darling of Marine World's ski show is shown coming in on her skis after a spin around the lagoon."

    Record Type: Archive

    
16. Marine World Park Map - Map

    Marine World Park Map, c. 1968. Illustrated paper map mounted onto a pice of pressboard. The map is white paper with colorful illustrations. The top center of the map reads, "MARINE WORLD" with the blue, circular, wave design logo above the text. There is a map legend in the bottom left corner of the map. The map shows green for grass, blue for water, and small images of animals, people, and concession stands.

    Record Type: Object

    
17. Pin-back Button with original Marine World Logo - Pin, Promotional

    Pin-back Button with original Marine World Logo, c. 1968. Circular metal button, with a thin, clear plastic coating, set on metal base with a pin clasp closure. The front of the button features a screenprint of the Marine World logo, a deep blue and turquoise horizontal wavelike pattern within a white border.

    Record Type: Object

    
18. Redwood City: A Hometown History - Archives Committee of the Redwood City Public Library

    Redwood City: A Hometown History by the Archives Committee of the Redwood City Public Library, c.2007. Star Publishing Company, Inc., Belmont, CA. The lives, events and changes of Redwood City.

    Record Type: Library

    
19. Untitled [Architectural Model for Marine World] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [Architectural Model for Marine World], c. 1968 - 1971. Black and white photograph shows an overhead view of an architectural design model for Marine World with grading, vegetation, and vehicles in the landscape. Several circular arenas with stadium seating appear at upper right, and other large rectangular buildings are set around the perimeter of the park.

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. Untitled [Architectural Model for Marine World] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [Architectural Model for Marine World], c. 1968 - 1971. Black and white photograph shows an elevated view of an architectural design model for Marine World with grading, vegetation, and vehicles in the landscape. Several circular arenas with stadium seating appear at top center, and other large buildings are partially visible at top and left margins.

    Record Type: Photo

    
21. Untitled [Brad and His Father Harold Baruh with Judy the Elephant] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [Brad and His Father Harold Baruh with Judy the Elephant], c. 1968 - 1971. Black and white photograph shows Brad Baruh, Harold Baruh, and Judy the Elephant in a crowd of people. Baruh stands at center wearing striped pants and a dark jacket embroidered with, "B. Baruh / Vice President / General Mgr." Harold Baruh stands at left with his hands in his pockets wearing a suit and tie with glasses. Both men smile and look toward each ...

    Record Type: Photo

    
22. Untitled [Brad Baruh and Bing Crosby at Marine World] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [Brad Baruh and Bing Crosby at Marine World], 1968. Black and white photograph shows Brad Baruh and Bing Crosby standing outdoors while filming the half-hour special, "Feelin' Groovy at Marine World." The men appear in profile, facing each other in the foreground. Baruh wears a dark zippered jacket, and Crosby wears a fedora with a black hat band, a light-colored patterned jacket, and striped pants. Several other men stand nearby. A man ...

    Record Type: Photo

    
23. Untitled [Brad Baruh and Granddaughter with Dolphins] - Photograph, Color

    Untitled [Brad Baruh and Granddaughter with Dolphins], October 1987. Color photograph shows Brad Baruh with his granddaughter standing near the edge of a circular pool with two dolphins. One of the dolphins sticks its head out of the water, and Baruh's granddaughter bends down to pat its head. The second dolphin faces away from the camera. Baruh wears a light blue polo shirt with white pants and cap. His granddaughter wears a pink polo shirt and ...

    Record Type: Photo

    
24. Untitled [Brad Baruh and His Father Harold Baruh] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [Brad Baruh and His Father Harold Baruh] c. 1968-1971. Black and white photograph shows Brad Baruh posing with his father, Harold Baruh in front of a large pool at Marine World. Brad Baruh stands on the right wearing a light-colored sweater. Harold Baruh stands on the left, draping his arm around his son's shoulders. He wears a striped dress shirt, a checkered tie, and glasses.

    Record Type: Photo

    
25. Untitled [Brad Baruh and Staff with Deceased Whale Calf] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [Brad Baruh and Staff with Deceased Whale Calf], c. July 14, 1968. Color photograph shows Brad Baruh crouching over a stillborn Orca calf with two unidentified men on either side of him. Both men's hands rest on the calf's side and Baruh's hand reaches out above it. The man at left wears a brown shirt and pants while the man at right wears a wetsuit. Baruh appears at center of the photograph in a navy blue zippered jacket that is embroid...

    Record Type: Photo