Shop Dept. relay race, 1919

Negative no.A913. August 9, 1919. Image depicts two male runners on the left handing off a baton in the Draper Corporation shop dept. relay race, most likely as part of a "Field Day" organized by the Draper Corporation for Draper Corporation employees. In the center, another runner waits for his relay partner to arrive. A fourth runner is off to the side on the right. Spectators, both men and women, line the side of the course. 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 5, Item 913 for print of this negative.