Girls' potato race, 1924

Negative no.A1184. August 1924. Image shows a group of young girls engaged in a potato race; spectators in distance; several male judges are observing the action on the right. Most likely part of a "Field Day" organized by the Draper Corporation for Draper Corporation employees. 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. See also Negative 1181, Negative 1185, Negative 1193, and Negative 1194, in this box. 5 x 7 in. See Collection 6612 P, Box 6, Folder 4, Item 1184 for print of this negative.