Start of quarter-mile race, 1916

Negative no.A814. August 12, 1916. Image depicts a group of men participating in the quarter-mile race, most likely as part of a "Field Day" organized by the Draper Company for Draper Company employees. Six men leap forward from the start line for the race. Spectators look on from the left; note the parasols some of the women hold. The man at the far right and the man at the far left are probably race officials. 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 814 for print of this negative.