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Road America Inc.
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View towards a man driving an automobile towards a start and finish line. A banner over the course reads: "Start, Road America Inc., Pate Air Glide-Official Gasoline, Watch Your Mirror, Finish." Spectators are behind a fence on the other side of the course.
June 18, 1960
Vesey, Richard
Publication Information
| Creator | Vesey, Richard |
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| Date Created | June 18, 1960 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 35mm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Richard Vesey photographs and negatives, 1955-1963 |
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| Call Number | PH 3365, Box 1, Envelope 22 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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