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Clip: 489444_1_1

Year Shot: 1929 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1768

Original Film: 001-066-

HD: N/A

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Timecode: -

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TITLE: "Thousands see diving star perform in public schools. Aileen Riggin, Queen of the Mermaids, is brought to city by Post-Gazette." Quick MS of Riggins standing next to official facing camera. TITLE: "At Ormsby pool, in the south side, she gives her first exhibition." Three shots of her dives. A group of young swimmers/divers. TITLE: "South Hills residents ay Phillips Park Carrick Plunge see her dive a la Olympics." More shots of her dives. TITLE: "Mayor Kline congratulates her." Riggins with mayor on steps, being congratulated.