Men's potato race, 1916

Negative no.A812. August 12, 1916. Image depicts a group of men participating in a potato race, most likely as part of a "Field Day" organized by the Draper Company for Draper Company employees. The idea is probably to be the first to fill your box (seen on the ground on the left) with potatoes. Most of the potato races at Draper Company events involved women or girls, but this one features men. Some spectators can be glimpsed 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 5, Folder 2, Item 812 for print of this negative.