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1. Black and white photo of the cover page of the Rotogravure section of the Detroit Sunday News for Sunday, September 26, 1920

Description:
Black and white photo of the cover page of the Rotogravure section of the Detroit Sunday News for Sunday, September 26, 1920. Pictured is a collage of photos including trophies and race boats. The verso is marked, "Miss AMERICA I, 1920 Gold Cup winner, featured in newspaper spread."
Date Issued:
1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

2. Black and white photo of MISS AMERICA II being christened by a woman, probably his wife Murlen Wood

Description:
Black and white photo of MISS AMERICA II being christened by a woman, probably his wife Murlen Wood. Gar Wood can be seen in a white suit, standing on the deck of the boat holding a young child, probably Gar Wood Jr. A crowd of spectators are standing on the shore in the background, and a large waterfront home is also visible behind them. The picture was likely taken on the St. Clair River in Algonac, Michigan, where the boat was built.
Date Issued:
1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

3. Color slide of the hydroplane MISS PADDOCK POOLS from the Gold Cup race on the Detroit River

Description:
Color slide of the hydroplane MISS PADDOCK POOLS from the Gold Cup race on the Detroit River. The Belle Isle shoreline can be seen in the background.
Date Issued:
1990-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

4. Black and white photo of Gar Wood's MISS AMERICA II running on the Detroit River

Description:
Black and white photo of Gar Wood's MISS AMERICA II running on the Detroit River. Verso is marked "Gar Wood, Jay Smith, and Orlin Johnson winning the Harmsworth Trophy by beating the Maple Leaf contender at Detroit in September, 1921. Winning boat, Miss America II.
Date Issued:
1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

5. Black and white photo of British Harmsworth challenger MAPLE LEAF VII

Description:
Black and white photo of British Harmsworth challenger MAPLE LEAF VII. Verso is marked "England's hope for winning the Harmsworth Trophy in September, 1921 - Maple Leaf III. Lost the race to Gar Wood and Orlin Johnson in Miss America II."
Date Issued:
1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

6. Black and white copy of photo of the first Gold Cup Race in 1904

Description:
Black and white copy of photo of the first Gold Cup Race in 1904. Picture is marked on the bottom margin "The start for the American Power Boat Association Cup--Standard, Water Lily, and Fiat." The race was held on the Hudson River in June of 1904.
Date Issued:
1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime