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Catalog Number 2003.019.027
Object Name Print, Photographic
Description Two black and white photographs of Thomas Edward "Eddie" Tolan as an athlete at the University of Michigan. The first photograph shows Tolan, far right, winning a race against runners from five other universities. Spectators can be seen to the back right. Text on the bottom left of the photograph reads "J. Russell Detroit." A stamp on the verso reads "James H. Russell 643 West Philadelphia Ave. Detroit, Michigan." The second photograph shows only Tolan, presumably during a practice run as he is wearing an unmarked uniform. A stamp on the verso reads "Reproduktionstratt T.H. Modin Torsgatan 25, Stockholm 5 Telefon Vasa 16399."
Date c. 1930
People Tolan, Thomas Edward Jr.
Dimension Details 1: 11" x 7.5"
2: 4.5" x 6.75"
Collection Sports
Search Terms University of Michigan
Track and Field