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LandSpeed Productions Bonneville Salt Flats racing films

 Collection
Identifier: A0078

Scope and Contents

The LandSpeed Productions Bonneville Salt Flats film collection (1963-1973) consists of four DVDs, the first two produced by Goodyear/Shell, the third by Yamaha, and the fourth by Yamaha/Ken Squier Productions. They are all related to motorcycle racing, but feature different styles of racing and different locales. All of the items have been digitized and are available for viewing on the DVDs described in this finding aid.

Dates

  • 1963-1973

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the LandSpeed Productions Bonneville Salt Flats film collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Multimedia Archivist.

Historical Note

The first land speed record set at the Bonneville Salt Flats was in 1914 by Teddy Tetzlaff at 142.8 miles per hour. Since that time, it has been used for racing because of its remarkable distinction as one of the largest flat areas in the world. Although the surface is not perfectly smooth, the total size makes it the premier place in the world to set top speed records. Each year, Bonneville Speed Week is held in the middle of August. All kinds of vehicles are raced at the Salt Flats, from small motorcycles to race cars, even normal cars.

Extent

5 16mm film

4 DVD

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The LandSpeed Productions Bonneville Salt Flats racing films (1963-1970) are a collection of motorcycle racing films. Many of the films feature shots of the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah, but they also feature racing in various other styles and from various other locations, including Daytona, Madison Square Garden, and California.

Arrangement

Items are arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Louise Noeth of LandSpeed Productions in 2011.

Processing Information

Processed by Michael Hinderaker in 2012.
Title
Guide to the LandSpeed Productions Bonneville Salt Flats racing films
Author
Finding aid created by Michael Hinderaker.
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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