Life — August 26, 1920 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "In the Good Old Summer Time" This illustration depicts a nostalgic beach or seaside scene from the early 20th century. It shows children and families enjoying summer leisure activities—swimming, playing games, relaxing on the sand, and socializing on a boardwalk or pier. The page itself is not political satire but rather a charitable appeal: "LIFE's Fresh Air Fund," which solicited donations to send poor urban children to the countryside for summer. The list names contributors and amounts given. The accompanying text explains the fund's purpose and acknowledges donations received, including gifts of children's clothing and supplies from various donors. The nostalgic illustration romanticizes wholesome summer recreation, reinforcing the fund's mission to provide healthy outdoor experiences to children who might otherwise lack such opportunities.