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University of Southern California Kappa Alpha fraternity men carrying a Volkswagen Beetle in "Volks-toting" race, 1964

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Title: University of Southern California Kappa Alpha fraternity men carrying a Volkswagen Beetle in "Volks-toting" race, 1964
Date Created and/or Issued: December 18, 1964
1964-12-18
Publication Information: Los Angeles Times
Contributing Institution: UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives
Rights Information: US
UCLA Library Special Collections, A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575. Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu. Phone: (310) 825-4988
Description: NEW CRAZE FOR COLLEGIANS-Kappa Alpha fraternity men, who were later disqualified when they dropped their vehicle, strain under the burden of a Volkswagen during race with other fraternities. In "Volks-toting," the latest fad to sweep USC campus, the driver and an average of 12 passengers carry car 100 feet, climb aboard and race back to starting point. Kappa Sigma was winner in 22.5 sec.
Type: image
Format: b&w negative
Identifier: uclalat_1429_b541_227030
ark:/21198/zz0002t908
Language: No linguistic content
Subject: Youth
Volkswagen Beetle automobile
Fraternities & sororities--California--Los Angeles County
Lifestyle
Education
Kappa Alpha Order
Source: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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