Summary Information

Title: Edward J. Steinbock Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1930-1964

Creator:

• Steinbock, Edward J., 1905-1964

Call Number: U.S. Mss BH; PH 2931; PH 3095

Quantity: 2.0 c.f. (36 volumes in 5 archives boxes) and 191 photographs, 1 negative, and 1 drawing in 2 folders

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Papers of Edward “Twenty Grand” Steinbock, a nationally-known auto race announcer, consisting mainly of reference notes and statistics he compiled on auto racing during the period 1935-1962. Included are track records of drivers of sport cars, stock cars, and midget racers; race results; point and place standings; and histories of speedways. Also present are several printed articles; clippings by or about Steinbock; and photographs of Steinbock at the microphone, race drivers, and race tracks, and Steinbock with celebrities.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0000bh