Photograph
Akron Soap Box Derby
| Thirteen year-old James Borden (standing in the middle) of Madison, Wisconsin, the 1940 Madison, Wisconsin soap box derby champion, waiting for his turn to compete at the All-American Soap Box Derby, Derby Downs, Akron, Ohio. He is standing next to his Wisconsin State Journal-sponsored car. James did not win his heat. |
| Image ID: | 84043 |
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| Creation Date: | 08 11 1940 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Akron |
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| State: | Ohio |
| Collection Name: | Wisconsin State Historical Museum photographs related to textile collections, 1945- |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH 6317 |
| Original Dimensions: | 3.5 x 2.5 inches |
| The Wisconsin Historical Museum has the James Borden soap box derby collection, including the helmet (2010.151.1) and goggles (2010.151.2) worn in this photograph. |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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