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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Photograph of Ronald Reagan, Barney Oldfield, and Emory Collins
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Photograph of Ronald Reagan, Barney Oldfield, and Emory Collins

Artifact ID1986.10174.01
Object Type Photograph, Black-and-White
Gifter
Date 1936
Medium Paper, Ink
Dimensions8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Ronald Reagan and Barney Oldfield presenting a winning trophy to Emory Collins at a night race in Des Moines, IA, in 1936. Reagan is wearing a light suit, patterned tie, white shirt, glasses, and an armband on his left arm. Oldfield is wearing a white suit, white shirt, and tie with wide diagonal stripes and has a cigar in his mouth. They are presenting a tall metal engraved trophy cup with a lid to Collins, who is sitting in the racecar. He is wearing a white shirt and has dirt on his face around where he had worn goggles. There is a crowd of teenage boys behind them. Ronald Reagan and Barney Oldfield have their names written over their photos in purple ink. The photo is inscribed “To Martin / Emory Collins” across the front of the car.
Historical NoteMartin Emory “Spunk” Collins (1904-1982) was a sprint car driver who raced in the 1930s through 1951. Barney Oldfield (1878-1946) was an early automotive racer, who started in bicycle racing and switched to cars in 1902.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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