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The Railton-Mobil-Special, circa 1940s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Bonneville Salt Flats racing ephemera (circa 1940s-2020) consists materials related to motor sports at Bonneville Salt Falts, Utah. Included is a pamphlet titled "The Railton-Mobil-Special" providing details of the car which Mr. John Cobb took to the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, to attack the World Land Speed Record during August 1947. Also included are certificates, programs, stickers, and commemorative materials related to Bonneville Nationals, Inc., Southern California Timing Association, and Speed Week.

Dates

  • circa 1940s

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet (2 Boxes and 1 Oversize Map Case Folder.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
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