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
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Related to "Death of Ascot Racers Pronounced Accidental," Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan 1936: A10. Robert K. Vanderlip, former racecar driver, sits in the witness chair, legs crossed, hands in lap. Frank Nance, Los Angeles Count Coroner, acts as judge. Coroner Frank Nance conducted an inquest into whether Ascot Speedway was too dangerous after the death of racer Al Gordon and mechanic W. E. Matlock. Robert K. Vanderlip had helped design the raceway. Handwritten on negative sleeve: 3477. Robt. K. Vanderlip; auto race man; Frank Nance [stamped:] Jan 31 1936
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_12452 ark:/21198/zz002hmg25
Subject
Coroners--California--Los Angeles Accidental deaths, suicides, and homicides Automobile racing drivers--United States Racing--California--Los Angeles Vanderlip, Robert K., 1892-1974 Nance, Frank A. (Frank Albert), 1875-1950
Source
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection OpenUCLA Collections
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