Paddle, Boat
Object number2009.67.14
OriginArkadelphia, AR
Mediumwood
Credit LineGift of John Philip Young, Jr.
DescriptionFinished wood boat paddle.Dimensions5 x 1 x 30.125 in. (12.7 x 2.5 x 76.5 cm)InscriptionsPrinted text on blade in black "OUACHITA / P.O. BOX 420 ARKADELPHIA, ARKANSAS PHONE CH 9[?]-2234".
Historical NotesPaddle found inside speed boat, 2009.67.4. Part of a collection that documents the championship powerboat racing career of Chuck Young. In 1956, Young began racing, first the family runabout, then the hydroplane that took him to a national Class A Pro championship in 1963. After racing for 40 years, Charles stopped in the mid-1990s and focused on collecting vintage boating equipment and supporting outboard organizations and events.
Previous owner
Charles J. Young
Previous owner
Ouachita Baptist University
Terms
On View
On view1951
1966-1970
c. 1950
The Blackfeet Indian Writing Company
C. and E. Marshall Company
Joseph Horne Company
1999