A photograph of Lester A. Barton, a cross country runner from Los Angeles to New York
Entry/Object ID
2016.97.1.2
Description
A photograph of Lester A. Barton, a cross country runner from Los Angeles,1927. Barton is shown wearing a sleeveless racing shirt. This is a studio portrait taken by Dando in Los Angeles. Barton likely participated in the Trans-American footrace in 1928, running from Los Angeles to New York. The photograph includes a pencil inscription on the reverse. With minor warping, and discoloration, the object is in good condition.
