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Dale Earnhardt, Sr. racing memorabilia plaque

 Collection — Box: 1 [F09.157.03.04]
Identifier: MS0392
Abstract

Contains a Dale Earnhardt collectible plaque that contains a piece of Goodyear tire from Earnhardt's car and a picture of Earhardt with his car.

Dates: undated
Found in: Manuscript Collections, J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives, UNC Charlotte

Jimmie Lewallen photograph

 Collection — Box: SFC3 [F09.090.03.01], Folder: 374
Identifier: MS0374
Abstract

A single black-and-white photograph of Jimmie Lewallen with his stock car, ca. 1955.

Dates: 1955
Found in: Manuscript Collections, J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives, UNC Charlotte

Motorsports Oral History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: OH-MS
Scope and Contents The majority of the Motorsports interviews were recorded between 2006 and 2009 on the recommendation of NASCAR photographer T. Taylor Warren. In addition to Warren himself, interviewees include drivers and their close relations, mechanics, pit crew members, and NASCAR employees. Topics of discussion range across the gamut of motorsports, and include motorsports as a pastime and as an industry; the nuts and bolts of racing; and the motivation and passion of drivers, their crews, and...
Dates: 2005 - 2017
Found in: Oral Histories, J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives, UNC Charlotte

Don O'Reilly papers concerning motorsports

 Collection
Identifier: MS0381
Abstract

The collection contains printed material acquired by Don O'Reilly throughout his career covering NASCAR and auto racing. Some of the items O'Reilly contributed to and others are part of his library and research materials. Included are fan guides and rule books, souvenir programs (Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600), yearbooks and NASCAR record books. There are also several media guides that were given to reporters.

Dates: circa 1950-2000
Found in: Manuscript Collections, J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives, UNC Charlotte

Kathy Turner papers concerning NASCAR

 Collection
Identifier: MS0379
Abstract

Materials pertaining to NASCAR from approximately 1970-2007.

Dates: 1970 - 2007
Found in: Manuscript Collections, J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives, UNC Charlotte

Dink Widenhouse papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS0375
Abstract

Materials concerning the career of NASCAR driver David Franklin "Dink" Widenhouse.

Dates: 1950 - 1960
Found in: Manuscript Collections, J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives, UNC Charlotte

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