Congratulatory Letter to Lyn St. James from Dan and Evi Gurney, May 18, 1992
Add to SetSummary
In 1992, Lyn St. James became only the second woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. This letter from Dan and Evi Gurney congratulated St. James on qualifying for the race with a speed of 220.150 mph. Mr. Gurney had competed at Indy many times -- as as a driver and as owner of the All American Racers team.
In 1992, Lyn St. James became only the second woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. This letter from Dan and Evi Gurney congratulated St. James on qualifying for the race with a speed of 220.150 mph. Mr. Gurney had competed at Indy many times -- as as a driver and as owner of the All American Racers team.
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
18 May 1992
Subject Date
18 May 1992
Creators
Keywords
Women automobile racing drivers
Dan Gurney's All American Racers, Inc.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2011.264.52
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lyn St. James.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Typewriting
Handwriting
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
Share Anywhere
Use this Artifact Card to share this great find with others. From historic images to vivid descriptions, a record of rich detail is bundled inside a single card.
