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Boys' quarter mile race: finish line, 1925

 File — Box: 60, Folder: 1211

Scope and Contents

Negative no.A1211. August 1925. Image shows young man crossing finish line; he is dressed in shorts and singlet. Three other competitors are behind him, two in knickers and shirt and another in shorts and singlet. Judges stand at finish line; one on right may be holding a stopwatch. Spectators visible mostly on right; flagpole in center background. Most likely part of a "Field Day" organized by the Draper Corporation for Draper Corporation employees. Founders of the Draper Company, brothers George and Ebenezer were responsible for creating an integrated, planned community with innovative employee housing and recreational spaces and company events, in addition to employment. 5 x 7 in. See Collection 6612 P, Box 6, Folder 4, Item 1211 for print of this negative.

Dates

  • 1925

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

54.25 cubic feet

Repository Details

Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository

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