Start of men's race, 1924

Negative no.A1205. August 1924. Image shows four men starting race; all are dressed in shorts and singlets; one man has handkerchief tied on his head. One judge stands by a pole on right (with stopwatch?); another walks on left with starting gun in hand. Spectators are lined up on left; a flagpole and house are in background. 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 1202 and Negative 1206, in this box. 5 x 7 in. See Collection 6612 P, Box 6, Folder 4, Item 1205 for print of this negative.