A photograph of Paul McCarthy, a cross country runner from Los Angeles to New York

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Homestead Museum

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A photograph of Paul McCarthy, a cross country runner from Los Angeles to New York

Entry/Object ID

2016.97.1.1

Description

A photograph of Paul McCarthy, a cross country runner from Los Angeles, 1927. McCarthy is shown wearing a sleeveless racing shirt. This is a studio portrait taken by Dando in Los Angeles. McCarthy 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 discoloration, and minor warping, the object is in good condition.

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