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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
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Object ID
ES-01-02-45
Date Range
July 24, 1953
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Description
Safe Harbor dam and power plant - train wreck - railroad cars about 1,000 feet below main wreck.
Provenance
Gift of Amer and Emma Kendig
Date Range
July 24, 1953
Creator
Schopf, Edward
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 8 inches
Object ID
ES-01-02-45
Notes
Ed Schopf was plant photographer for the Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation from 1930 to 1954.
Other Number
S-7072-1
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Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Object ID
ES-01-02-46
Date Range
July 24, 1953
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Description
Safe Harbor dam and power plant - train wreck at Columbia - removing demolished cars from right-of-way
Provenance
Gift of Amer and Emma Kendig
Date Range
July 24, 1953
Creator
Schopf, Edward
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 8 inches
Object ID
ES-01-02-46
Notes
Ed Schopf was plant photographer for the Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation from 1930 to 1954.
Other Number
S-7072-2
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Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Object ID
ES-01-02-47
Date Range
July 24, 1953
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Description
Safe Harbor dam and power plant - train wreck at Columbia - removing demolished cars from right-of-way - note sewage desposal plant.
Provenance
Gift of Amer and Emma Kendig
Date Range
July 24, 1953
Creator
Schopf, Edward
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 8 inches
Object ID
ES-01-02-47
Notes
Ed Schopf was plant photographer for the Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation from 1930 to 1954.
Other Number
S-7072-3
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Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Object ID
ES-01-02-48
Date Range
July 24, 1953
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Description
Safe Harbor dam and power plant - train wreck at Columbia
Provenance
Gift of Amer and Emma Kendig
Date Range
July 24, 1953
Creator
Schopf, Edward
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 8 inches
Object ID
ES-01-02-48
Notes
Ed Schopf was plant photographer for the Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation from 1930 to 1954.
Other Number
S-7072-4
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Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Object ID
ES-01-02-49
Date Range
July 24, 1953
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Description
Safe Harbor dam and power plant - train wreck at Columbia - general view looking twards Columbia.
Provenance
Gift of Amer and Emma Kendig
Date Range
July 24, 1953
Creator
Schopf, Edward
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 8 inches
Object ID
ES-01-02-49
Notes
Ed Schopf was plant photographer for the Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation from 1930 to 1954.
Other Number
S-7072-5
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Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Object ID
ES-01-02-50
Date Range
July 24, 1953
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Description
Safe Harbor dam and power plant - train wreck at Columbia - note circuit pole pulled from ground in foreground.
Provenance
Gift of Amer and Emma Kendig
Date Range
July 24, 1953
Creator
Schopf, Edward
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 8 inches
Object ID
ES-01-02-50
Notes
Ed Schopf was plant photographer for the Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation from 1930 to 1954.
Other Number
S-7072-6
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Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Object ID
ES-01-02-51
Date Range
July 24, 1953
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Description
Safe Harbor dam and power plant - train wreck at Columbia - track gang making repairs at upper end of area.
Provenance
Gift of Amer and Emma Kendig
Date Range
July 24, 1953
Creator
Schopf, Edward
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 8 inches
Object ID
ES-01-02-51
Notes
Ed Schopf was plant photographer for the Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation from 1930 to 1954.
Other Number
S-7072-7
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Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Object ID
ES-01-02-52
Date Range
September 2, 1953
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Description
Safe Harbor dam and power plant - potholes in Susquehanna River bed south of Falmouth
Provenance
Gift of Amer and Emma Kendig
Date Range
September 2, 1953
Creator
Schopf, Edward
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 8 inches
Object ID
ES-01-02-52
Notes
Ed Schopf was plant photographer for the Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation from 1930 to 1954.
Other Number
S-7080-3
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Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Object ID
ES-01-02-53
Date Range
September 2, 1953
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Ed Schopf Safe Harbor Collection
Description
Safe Harbor dam and power plant - potholes in Susquehanna River bed south of Falmouth
Provenance
Gift of Amer and Emma Kendig
Date Range
September 2, 1953
Creator
Schopf, Edward
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 8 inches
Object ID
ES-01-02-53
Notes
Ed Schopf was plant photographer for the Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation from 1930 to 1954.
Other Number
S-7080-1
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