Hurdle race, 1916

Negative no.A804. August 12, 1916. Image depicts a runner participating in a hurdle race, most likely as part of a "Field Day" organized by the Draper Company for Draper Company employees. One man has just cleared one of the hurdles, while another can be seen on the left approaching the hurdles. Another runner is just behind the man in the center, having just cleared the prior hurdle. Scattered spectators watch the race. 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 816 and Negative 817, in this box. 5 x 7 in. See Collection 6612 P, Box 5, Folder 2, Item 804 for print of this negative.