Cycle Track 1920-1929

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Cycle track. Location of events unknown.

Motorcycles. One man alone riding cycle around dirt race track either practising. for race or just for fun. Then 2 cycles racing; w/ 8-10 people watching. Guy starting motorcycle. Races; recreation.

Data

Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
76307
Sort Number:
ON 303 E
Time in/Out:
01:55:28:00 / 01:57:35:00
Canister:
ON 303 E
Film ID:
2394.16
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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