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Collection
Auto Racing Collection
Title
Auto Racing Collection
Object ID
MG0137
Date Range
1932-1987
  1 document  
Collection
Auto Racing Collection
Title
Auto Racing Collection
Description
The Auto Racing Collection contains photocopies of photographs of race car drivers, newspaper articles, advertisements, and programs related to auto racing at Lancaster County speedways. The items include a history of auto racing in Lancaster County, information about J. Earl Way, and an article about a benefit for the Williams Grove Old-Timers Association.
Admin/Biographical History
J. Earl Way (1907-1997) of Salunga, Pennsylvania was a barber, dance instructor, and local band leader. He was also involved in auto racing, was a race promoter at Landisville Speedway, and wrote articles about racing for several newspapers. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/43953963/obituary-for-j-earl-way-aged-89/
Date Range
1932-1987
Year Range From
1932
Year Range To
1987
Date of Accumulation
1932-1987
Creator
Way, J. Earl, 1907-1997
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Acker, Ralph
Barzda, Joe
Bennet, W.
Bob, Gert
Bob, Joe
Bonmoyer, Herry
Brubaker, Allen
Chittwood, Joe
Cooper, Joe
Cooper, Russel
Culp, Dutch
Dotter, Clyde
Emery, E.
Emery, L. D.
Fritz, Ben
Gable, Bill
Gasta, Al
Gensler, Le Roy
Graham, Ray
Greer, Adam
Greer, Wilbur
Hamilton. Les
Heister, Duer
Herman, George
Holland, Bill
Horn, Ted
Keenig, Len
Kelcher, Ammon
Kline, Ted
Kolas, Fred
Light, Mark
Martin, Jack
Matera, Johnny
McClanagan, Don
Menke, Bill
Meyer, Newt
Miller, Paul
Mowery, Earl
Myers, Chares
Shollenberger, Ray "Dutch"
Shoop, Bill
Spahr, Russel
Stine, Ottis
Trissler, John
Way, Ardella
Way, Betsy
Way, Betty
Way, Fern
Way, John Earl
Way, Steven
Wentz, Walt
Wilt, Dave
Wolf, M. J.
Young, Paul
Subjects
Advertisements
Automobile racing
Automobile racing drivers
Automobile racing--Accidents
Automobiles
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Programs (Publications)
Racetracks (Automobile racing)
Stock car drivers
Search Terms
Advertisements
Automobile racing
Automobile racing drivers
Automobile racing--Accidents
Automobiles
Bird-in-Hand, East Lampeter Twp.
Bird-in-Hand Speedway
Bishop's Café
Cars
Central Speedway
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Columbia
Finding aids
Greer's Motor Dome
Landisville, East Hempfield Twp.
Landisville Speedway
Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Manuscript groups
Newspaper clippings
Lancaster Fairgrounds
Pennsylvania Casualty Company
Programs
R. R. Graybill's Garage
Racetracks
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Russ Cooper's Riley Special
Sambler Special
Speedways
Star Beer Special A V8 Ford
Statistics
Stock car drivers
Williams Grove Old Timers
Wyomissing, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Young Bros.
Extent
1 box, 7 folders, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0137
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Auto Racing Collection (MG0137), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-137
Classification
MG0137
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by AS, 1999. Finding aid typed by KS, March 2013. Added to database 25 September 2021.
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-05-07-21
Date Range
1972
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Old City Hall, third floor looking west
Date Range
1972
Creator
Kowerski, Lawrence M.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Old City Hall
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-05-07-21
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-05-07-27
Date Range
1972
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Old City Hall, second floor
Date Range
1972
Creator
Kowerski, Lawrence M.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Old City Hall
Bathrooms
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
10 x 8 inches
Object ID
2-05-07-27
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-05-07-33
Date Range
1972
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Old City Hall, looking west from basement steps
Date Range
1972
Creator
Kowerski, Lawrence M.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Old City Hall
Basements
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-05-07-33
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-05-07-34
Date Range
1972
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Old City Hall, Men's Comfort Station
Date Range
1972
Creator
Kowerski, Lawrence M.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Old City Hall
Bathrooms
Restrooms
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
10 x 8 inches
Object ID
2-05-07-34
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-05-07-35
Date Range
1972
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Old City Hall, Men's comfort station, south wall
Date Range
1972
Creator
Kowerski, Lawrence M.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bathrooms
Restrooms
Old City Hall
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
10 x 8 inches
Object ID
2-05-07-35
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-05-07-36
Date Range
1972
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Old City Hall, plaque in front
Date Range
1972
Creator
Kowerski, Lawrence M.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Old City Hall
Plaques
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-05-07-36
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-05-07-07
Date Range
1972
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Old City Hall looking west, taken from above
Date Range
1972
Creator
Kowerski, Lawrence M.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Old City Hall
Hager's Department Store
West King Street
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
2-05-07-07
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-05-07-01
Date Range
1972
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Old City Hall, south side, showing West King Street.
Date Range
1972
Creator
Kowerski, Lawrence M.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Old City Hall
West King Street
Hager's Department Store
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Object ID
2-05-07-01
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-22-10-07
Date Range
February 1972
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Heritage Center before renovations Interior of the basement and the Boiler Room
Date Range
February 1972
Creator
Kowerski, Lawrence M.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Heritage Center Museum
Masonic Hall
Basements
Boilers
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-22-10-07
Images
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