Bonneville Salt Flats (Utah)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Bonneville Salt Flats racing ephemera
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2805
Abstract
The Bonneville Salt Flats racing ephemera (circa 1940s-2020) consists materials related to motor sports at Bonneville Salt Falts, Utah.
Dates:
circa 1940s-2020
David Fetherston papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3197
Abstract
The David Fetherston papers (1905-2019) contain personal and professional materials related to Fetherston's career as a journalist, photographer, writer, publisher, and automotive historian. The collection also contains materials related to the Southern California Timing Association (SCTA), Bonneville speed racing and vehicles, and land speed racing in general.
Dates:
1905-2019
David Fetherston photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P2275
Abstract
David Fetherston (1952-2021) was an automotive historian, journalist and photographer, as well as a prolific author and publisher. The David Fetherston photograph collection contains prints and digitized images documenting American racing history, with particular focus on speed trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, collected by Fetherston. It also contains slides and digital photographs of photographs taken by Fetherston during his attendance at the Bonneville Speed Week and other events...
Dates:
1900-2018
LandSpeed Productions Bonneville Salt Flats racing films
Collection
Identifier: A0078
Abstract
The LandSpeed Productions Bonneville Salt Flats racing films (1963-1970) are a collection of motorcycle racing films. Many of the films feature shots of the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah, but they also feature racing in various other styles and from various other locations, including Daytona, Madison Square Garden, and California.
Dates:
1963-1973
Lindsley family collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3258
Abstract
The Lindsley family collection (1955-1958) consists of completed Bonneville National Speed Trails official entry forms.
Dates:
1955-1958
Robert M. Powers photograph collection>
Collection
Identifier: P1485
Abstract
The Robert M. Powers photograph collection contains 6 color photographs of Robert Powers' Aston Martin car at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1998 on the 50th anniversary of the event.
Dates:
1998
Tom Shannon photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1799
Abstract
Tom Shannon is a contributor to the landspeed racing community. The Tom Shannon photograph collection consisists of 1 box containing 350 color photographs depicting racing and automotive activities held at the Bonneville Salt Flats between 2001 and 2003.
Dates:
2001-2003
Ed and Cris Shearer photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P2256
Abstract
Cris and Ed Shearer served as volunteer emergency workers at events held on the Bonneville Speedway in the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah. This collection contains negatives and prints documenting events such as Speed Week, the World Finals, and World of Speed held between 2002 and 2008.
Dates:
2002-2008
Sumner Margetts Company photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0519
Abstract
Sumner Margetts Company photograph collection consists of mostly images of various land moving and construction machines employed by the company. Included are some personal images. Also included is the building of a remote bridge, and surveying the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover.
Dates:
1960-1987
Utah Salt Flats Racing Association photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P2143
Abstract
The Utah Salt Flats Racing Association (USFRA) is an amateur land speed reacing asociation operating on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah. Founded in 1976, the USFRA operates numerous land speed racing events, including Speed Week and the World of Speed. This collection contains color photographs of USFRA events dating from 1995 to 1998.
Dates:
1995-1998