Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 4, 1954
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WEST VIEW OF NEW BUILDING: This is a west view of the $1,000,000 U-M Physical Education Building for Women. Located on Forest Ave., between N. University Ave. and Geddes Ave., the structure is the first building of an extensive project to expand facilities for physical education for women. The building was started in October, 1952, and will be ready for use within two weeks.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 4, 1954
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20 FEET DEEP AT END: The diving end of the new U-M pool for women is 20 feet deep. At the other end it is 3 1/2 feet deep. Six lanes are provided for racing. The building also provides locker space for about 500 persons. According to Dr. Margaret Bell, chairman of the Women's Physical Education Department, the pool will give some 5,000 women students opportunities for swimming and water safety instruction. Ten-foot diving board is at right.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 4, 1954
Caption:
NEW POOL FOR U-M WOMEN: A 75-by-44 foot swimming pool with seating facilities for about 500 spectators is provided in the University's newest building. Two diving boards are included, one 10-feet high and another near floor level. Colored lighting will be available for pool activities. Underwater lights have been installed in the openings along the side of the pool and there are light fixtures in the ceiling.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 19, 1954
Caption:
DR. BELL HONORED: Dr. Margaret Bell, director of women's physical education on the campus, replies to tributes paid her for her efforts toward obtaining the swimming pool. Seated next to her are Dr. Harlan Hatcher, University president, and Regent Vera Baits. A portrait of Dr. Bell, unveiled during the program, is at right.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 19, 1954
Caption:
FEET FIRST: Anne Linda Hatcher, daughter of President and Mrs. Harlan Hatcher, shows how Dr. Margaret Bell, head of the U-M women's physical education department, took her first "dives" as a girl swimmer.