black and white photograph
Object Detail
Object Name
photograph
Description
Black and white news photograph "The American Stroke in Oxford Crew"
Caption reads: " W.P.Mellen, the American stroke in the Oxford Crew which is daily being put through a severe dill for the coming English classic rowing meet with Cambridge."
14th March 1923.
Photograph from Wide World Photos.
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.
Caption reads: " W.P.Mellen, the American stroke in the Oxford Crew which is daily being put through a severe dill for the coming English classic rowing meet with Cambridge."
14th March 1923.
Photograph from Wide World Photos.
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
2003.532.210
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Date
14 Mar 1923
Associated Period
20th century
Associated Event
The Boat Race, 1923
Credit Line
The gift of Thomas E Weil, given in honor of the Arbib family.
Date
14 Mar 1923