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/
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.
"Loyalty Day" Draft Protest at Newspaper Office, 8 West King. Appears to be a sit-in on the sidewalk. Marched from Buchanan Park to Draft Board Office on South Duke Street.
"Loyalty Day" Draft Protest at Newspaper Office, 8 West King. Appears to be a Sit-In on sidewalk. Penn Square in Background. Marched from Buchanan Park to Draft Board Office on South Duke Street.
"Loyalty Day" Draft Protest at Newspaper Office, 8 West King. Appears to be a Sit-In on sidewalk with one Protestor in picture. Marched from Buchanan Park to Draft Board Office on South Duke Street.