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

Negative no.A1219. August 1925. Image shows a line of male runners at the beginning of the 1/2-mile race. All are dressed in white shorts and singlets except for one man who wears a dark singlet. 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 1214, in this box. 5 x 7 in. See Collection 6612 P, Box 6, Folder 4, Item 1219 for print of this negative.