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Polytechnic Harriers Athletic Club 1908 London Olympic Games
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[page 53] Six Photographs; B C Long; G Lind; R E Walker; South African Olympic Team; Polytechnic Harriers group photograph

1. Photograph of a Polytechnic Harrier. Unfortunately the signature is too smudged and faded to read. 140x100.

2.Photograph of a group of Polytechnic Harriers, nd. 85x105mm.

3. Photograph of B C Long, c1906. 135x95mm.

4. Photograph of R E Walker, South African Olympic Team, winner of the 100 metres February 1908. 140x90mm.

5. Photograph of an athlete, signed but difficult to read. [Possibly G Lind who ran 104 miles during the 24 hour track race at White City in September 1908.] 100x70mm.

6. Photograph of a member of the South African Olympic Team February 1908. 140x90.

[page 14] Five photographs: sporting events; sports team; London Olympic Stadium; 26th May 1908

1. Photograph of sportsmen walking in the Olympic stadium on the 26th May 1908 during the visit of the King and Queen and M. Fallieres, the President of the French Republic (For further details see Polytechnic Magazine, Vol. XLVIII, pages 58 to 62). Photo by Parks.

2. Photograph of sportswomen displaying with hoops in the Olympic stadium on the 26th May 1908, during the visit of the King and Queen and M. Fallieres, the President of the French Republic.

3. Photograph of mens Tug-of-War competition in the Olympic stadium on the 26th May 1908 during the visit of the King and Queen and M. Fallieres, the President of the French Republic.

4. Photograph of [Mr. Douglas M. Hogg] in a seated position in an indoor setting.

5. Team photograph of a combination of sportsmen and smartly dressed gentlemen. No date or names have been given. (not part of Olympic Stadium, 26th May 1908, event)

[Page 45] Typescript text, 1975; Postcard image of P Dorando, disqualified winner marathon race

Typescript text signed and dated by David Crosfield, member of the Polytechnic Harriers, 10th November 1975, giving some context to the album images; including details of the various sports grounds featured; 133x204mm. Postcard featuring image of Dorando Pietri, disqualified winner of the Marathon race. [He is being assisted over the line by Jack Andrew, Honorary General Secretary of the Polytechnic Harriers, and organiser of the Marathon - this act led to a protest by the Americans whose athlete, Hayes, finished second, and who was eventually given the winner's title. Public support for Italian runner led to the presentation of a cup to Pietri by Queen Alexandra]; 87x130mm.

Royal Poly Display 1, Olympic Stadium

Photograph of the Parade held during the Royal Polytechnic Display at the White City Stadium, on the 26th May 1908. Visible in the image is a pugilist (boxer) in the ring on the field at the right. The banner being carried by women athletes says 'Lady Gymnasts'.

Royal Poly Display 5, Olympic Stadium

Photograph of officials and dignitaries on the field, during the Royal Polytechnic Display at the White City Stadium held on the 26th May 1908. Standing in the field, third from the right, is Jack Andrew. Standing fourth from the left is Lord Desborough followed by, fifth from the left, Pierre de Coubertin.
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