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Title
John Powers, Occidental College student, running a race, Los Angeles[?], circa 1924
Date Created and/or Issued
[circa 1924]
1924
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
Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
John Powers made the U.S.A. Olympic Trials in 1924 at 400 meters, was the Occidental College record holder in the 440 and was a member of the 1924 Championship Mile Relay at the Penn Relays. He graduated from Occidental College in 1924.
John Powers, Occidental College student, running a race, perhaps at Occidental College. His outspread arms suggest that he is finishing the race. Spectators are in the grandstand and officials stand on the side of the track.
Handwritten on negative: John Powers
Text from negative sleeve: Powers, John, track
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_7230
ark:/21198/zz002cxkxx
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Sports
Track and field athletes--California--Los Angeles
Runners (Sports)--California--Los Angeles
Education
Powers, John
Source
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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