Object Detail


Object Name
document
Description
A complete copy of 'Boys' Magazine' published on April 6 1929. Features an article on pp. 3-8, 10 "True Blue - Thrilling Story of the Boat Race - The Cockney Kid Rowing Crack'sTrials and Triumphs"

The cover also features an illustration of the stern of an eight.

Part of the Thomas E. Weil Collection. Thomas E. Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum.
Accession No
2003.532.228
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Person
Associated Date
06 Apr 1929
Associated Period
20th century
Associated Event
The Boat Race, 1929
Credit Line
The gift of Thomas E Weil, given in honor of the Arbib family.
Date
06 Apr 1929

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