Letter and DIRTWERX Decal from Dottie Former coowner of a track and good friends of Harry Leary
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This artifact includes a personal letter and DIRTWERX decal sent by Dottie, a former co-owner of a BMX track and longtime friend of BMX pioneer Harry Leary. Items like this provide insight into the personal relationships and community connections that helped sustain BMX racing at the local level. Personal correspondence and memorabilia such as this help document the people and friendships that shaped BMX culture beyond the race track.
This handwritten letter from Dottie Ellis-Merki, a friend and former track operator associated with Harry Leary, accompanied a DIRTWERX decal sent to support a BMX build project. In the note, Dottie mentions that perfume may have leaked onto the envelope and possibly affected the sticker, and she also references an upcoming memorial for Harry at Dirtyfest in California.
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