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Akron Soap Box Derby
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Van Steiner (15 years-old) of Argyle, Wisconsin, the 1957 Madison, Wisconsin soap box derby champion, working on the steering of his Wisconsin State Journal-sponsored car at the All-American Soap Box Derby, Derby Downs, Akron, Ohio, along with a derby volunteer.
August 1957
Publication Information
| Date Created | August 1957 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | Van Steiner soap box derby collected materials, 1952-1957 |
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| Call Number | 1109000303 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Akron Soap Box Derby
August 1957
Van Steiner (15 years-old) of Argyle, Wisconsin, the 1957 Madison, Wisconsin soap box derby champion, crouching next to his Wisconsin State Journal-sponsored car at the All-American Soap Box Derby,...
Akron Soap Box Derby
August 1957
"Welcome Champ" sign for Van Steiner of Argyle, Wisconsin on the main street of Akron. In 1957 Van competed in the All-American Soap Box Derby at Derby Downs in Akron.
Akron Soap Box Derby
August 1957
The racing hill at Derby Downs where the All-American Soap Box Derby championship is held each year. Taken from the Topside area by the parents (Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Steiner) of Van Steiner of Ar...
Akron Soap Box Derby
1953
Ticket for the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, held on August 9, 1953. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Steiner and their two sons of Argyle, Wisconsin, attended this race using this ticket. In 19...
Parade Float with Soap Box Derby Cars
August 1957
"Stairway to a Champ" float in a parade. The float includes the five cars raced by Van Steiner of Argyle along with his helmets and trophies.Van won the Madison Soap Box Derby in the car at the top...
Akron Soap Box Derby
circa 1950-1959
All-American Soap Box Derby at Derby Downs. "Scene showing main entrance to Derby Downs."
