Race finish, 1916

Negative no.A819. August 12, 1916. Image depicts runners finishing a race, most likely as part of a "Field Day" organized by the Draper Company for Draper Company employees. It is unknown which race it is, but the man on the left in the dark shirt raises his arms in triumph as he hits the line being held at the finish line. Another runner matches him stride for stride, while two more runners can be seen further back. A crowd of spectators watches from the side of the course on the left. The man in the dark shirt can also be seen in Box 47, Negative 823. 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 819 for print of this negative.