Pipe race, 1927

Negative no.A1529. August, 1927. Image depicts about seven men participating in a pipe race, most likely as part of a "Field Day" organized by the Draper Corporation for Draper Corporation employees. Two of the men can be seen filling a pipe from ashes on one of the eight boxes laid out; apparently the idea of the race was to be the first to move all the ashes to another spot (out of camera range). A crowd of spectators watches in the background. 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 7, Folder 1, Item 1529 for print of this negative.