Larry Lewis

Photograph

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Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club

Larry Lewis running at age 103.

Larry Lewis running at age 103.

Name/Title

Larry Lewis

Entry/Object ID

197110

Tags

Running

Description

Larry Lewis showing his jogging style.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Gelatin Print - silver bromide

Subject

Larry Lewis was a celebrated San Franciscan. He was still working as a hotel waiter and running daily until a few months before his death in 1974 at age 106. The March 1970 Dolphin Log refers to Lewis as an "honorary member." A SF Chronicle article in 1974 mentions his medal from the Dolphin Swimming Club. These honors may have been from the Dolphin South End Runners club, however it's clear Larry Lewis was a good friend of Walt Stack and frequently participated in Dolphin Club events.

Subject Place

City

San Francisco

State/Province

California

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Claude Verdier

Role

Photographer

Date made

July 2, 1971

Place

City

San Francisco

State/Province

California

Dimensions

Height

10 in

Width

8 in

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Donation

Date

September 8, 2025

Notes

The photograph is from the estate of Lurana "Patience" Hoetger who was an employee of the Pacific Association of the AAU from 1962 to 1973. The framed picture was donated by her daughter, Vickie Good.

General Notes

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