Inventory of the Junior Drag Race Photograph Collection SPC.2019.006

California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections

University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)

1000 E. Victoria St.

Carson, CA 90747

archives@csudh.edu

URL: https://www.csudh.edu/libarchives/

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.

Scope and Contents

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.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

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.

Preferred Citation

[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