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:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu