Wheelbarrow race, 1925

Negative no.A1246. August 1925. Image shows pairs of boys forming wheelbarrows by one holding up the legs of another who, in the front, holds a wheel. As the "driving" boy holds the other's "handle" legs and runs forward, the front wheel rotates and the "wheelbarrow" rolls along the ground. A flagpole and building 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 1244 and Negative 1247, in this box. 5 x 7 in. See Collection 6612 P, Box 6, Folder 5, Item 1246 for print of this negative.