3 year old race prizes

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ID: 9258
Title: 3 year old race prizes
Date: 1959
Description: Donald "Pete" Wither gives wrapped presents to children who competed in the 3 year old ski race. Written on negative envelope: "3 yr. old race". Man in bottom left corner is Marcellus Merrill. Description of image: a man on left side of photo crouches to give a present to a young boy who is looking at the camera. Another boy watches, and two girls look out at the audience. Pine trees behind them on stage, with silhouette of a skier. There is a microphone next to the man, and papers with people's names written in glitter decorate the stage. From the collection of M.A. Compestine (1927-2023), professional Steamboat Springs photographer for the SSWSC and Steamboat Chamber Association. This digital copy made from original negative, additional digital images available.
Photographer/Creator: M.A. Compestine
Contributor: Compestine family
Area: Steamboat Springs
Business: Parade/Event
Subject: Children
Source: B & W Photo