Start of men's 1/2-mile race, 1925

Negative no.A1214. August 1925. Image shows two men starting the 1/2-mile race in the foreground; another two men can be partially seen on the far left. All are dressed in white shorts and singlets except for one man in the far left foreground whose clothes appear darker. A judge with a stopwatch in his hand stands on the far right. Spectators are lined up on the left; a flagpole and house can be seen in the 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. See also Negative 1219, in this box. 5 x 7 in. See Collection 6612 P, Box 6, Folder 4, Item 1214 for print of this negative.