1958 Whitey Freeman #34 Ohio State Fair Checkered Flag Photo + Negative #1382

Original vintage 1958 black-and-white auto racing photograph featuring Whitey Freeman in the #34 race car at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, dated April 13, 1958. This excellent period image shows Freeman seated in an early modified dirt-track race car while holding a checkered flag, creating a strong victory-style racing scene. The car features a large #34 on the side and exposed early competition components typical of 1950s short-track racing. The photograph retains unusually strong original identification and provenance. A period handwritten label identifies “#34 Whitey Freeman – O.S. Fairgrounds – 4-13-58.” The reverse carries the original red Smiths Racing Photos / W. H. Smith / Columbus, Ohio photographer’s stamp along with handwritten studio catalog information. Also included is the matching original photographic negative in its period studio sleeve. The sleeve is handwritten with “#34 Whitey Freeman,” “Casey,” “1958,” and Ohio State Fairgrounds information, further documenting the photograph’s original racing archive provenance. Highlights: • Original vintage 1958 racing photograph • Whitey Freeman • #34 modified race car • Ohio State Fairgrounds • Dated April 13, 1958 • Driver holding checkered flag • Smiths Racing Photos / W. H. Smith, Columbus, Ohio • Original photographer stamp and catalog markings • Matching original photographic negative • Original handwritten negative sleeve • Genuine period racing photograph, not a modern reproduction Condition appears very good for its age with normal vintage handling and storage wear. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition, markings, and details. A desirable piece of 1950s Ohio dirt-track and stock-car racing history, made especially collectible by the identified driver, checkered-flag scene, exact date and venue, and the survival of its matching original negative and photographer documentation.