Fifty-yard ladies race, 1927

Negative no.A1539. August 1927. Image depicts eight girls and young women racing on grassy track, most likely as part of a "Field Day" organized by the Draper Corporation for Draper Corporation employees. Spectators, both male and female, watch 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 1539 for print of this negative.