Start of 1/4-mile boys race, 1921

Negative no.A960. August 13, 1921. Image depicts the start of the 1/4-mile boys race, most likely as part of a "Field Day" organized by the Draper Corporation for Draper Corporation employees. Five boys burst from the starting line in the race. The man in the striped shirt, tie and straw hat standing behind them is some sort of official. A crowd of spectators lines the left-hand 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 6, Folder 1, Item 960 for print of this negative.