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Junior Drag Race Photograph Collection
SPC.2019.006
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Junior Drag Race Photograph Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2019.006
Physical Description:
1 box
(approximately 75 mostly black-and-white photographs)
Physical Description:
.21 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1958-1960, undated
Abstract: This collection contains approximately 75 mostly black-and-white photographs featuring images of children participating in
drag race events. Images include: children racing; children sitting in small drag race cars; and images of families and portraits.
The Junior Drag Race Photograph Collection (1958-1962, undated) contains approximately seventy five mostly black-and-white
photographs featuring images of children participating in drag race events; as well as images of children sitting in small
drag race cars (junior dragsters) in residential areas; images of children posing with trophies; and photos of families and
portraits. A few of the images have handwritten descriptions indicating first place winners, and events such as a 'trophy
dash'. A few of the cars featured in the images have logos, numbers, and drivers' names written on the side, such as "Jess
Jimenz Jr.", "Long Beach Exchange Club", "Alvin's Comet", and "GEE BEE SPL". Also included is what appears to be a page taken
from a magazine featuring a brief article entitled "Lawndale in Review" which includes images from a drag race event.
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
[title of item] Junior Drag Race Photograph Collection, Courtesy of the Department of Archives and Special Collections. University
Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Lawndale (Calif.)
Dragsters
Drag racing