Start of 1/4 mile men's race, 1924

Negative no.A1208. August 1925. Image shows four young men just starting to race; all are dressed in shorts and singlets; a pole and the hand of the starter/judge can be seen on the right. Spectators are lined up on the left; a flagpole is in center background. 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 1209, in this box. 5 x 7 in. See Collection 6612 P, Box 6, Folder 4, Item 1208 for print of this negative.