Bidspirit auction | Archive of 1948 Heidelberg Raceway

Archive of 1948 Heidelberg Raceway Midget Car Racing Type I Original Negatives and Prints by Smiths Racing Photos - This archive consists of Type I original black and white 4x5 inch negatives and corresponding photographic prints produced by Smiths Racing Photos. The collection provides comprehensive primary source documentation of midget car racing at the Heidelberg Raceway in Heidelberg, Pennsylvania, primarily dating from June through August 1948. Specific dates recorded include April 18, June 27, July 18, and August 8, 1948. The subject matter includes high-action track photography, cars in formation, pit scenes, and driver portraits. Notable highlights include specific wreck shots, such as the Bob O’Neil wreck documented with a handwritten note as a great shot. Visible car numbers include 55 and 2. Identified individuals and teams noted in the archive include Weldon Checker Hey, Stokes and Layton, Jackie LaDraun, and Relina Ohio. The negatives are produced on Kodak Safety film stock, and notations indicate the use of a Speed Graphic 4x5 camera. The collection is housed in original brown paper sleeves which contain extensive notes about the contained photo and negative, including names, order numbers, and technical remarks. These original sleeves are organized into newer manila envelopes used to contain and organize the lot, which typically feature location and date information. 4 x 5 inches. Pickup is Wednesday, April 22 from 10 am to 3 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction.