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Finish of 1/4-mile race, 1919

 File — Box: 52, Folder: 925

Scope and Contents

Negative no.A925. August 9, 1919. Image depicts one man crossing the finish line of the 1/4- mile race, most likely as part of a "Field Day" organized by the Draper Corporation for Draper Corporation employees. The man (with his arms raised) has just crossed the finish line; two more runners can be seen behind him. Spectators watch from 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 also, Negative 924, in this box. See Collection 6612 P, Box 5, Folder 5, Item 925 for print of this negative.

Dates

  • 1919

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

54.25 cubic feet

Repository Details

Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository

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