Worthington S. Telford papers

Collection — Box: SC

Identifier: S3604

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains Telford’s correspondence concerning his work as the local chairman of the Military Training Camps Association and as Acting Assistant Recruiting Agent for the Officer’s Training Camps.

Dates

1917-1922

Creator

Telford, Worthington S., 1871-1961 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Worthington Telford came to Duluth in 1897 as a lawyer. During World War I he was the local chairman of the Military Training Camps Association, Acting Assistant Recruiting Agent for the Officers Training Camps were set up in 1917 to train Reserve Officers, cadets and college graduates. The men trained for about three months. On completion the most efficient were called to serve as officers, the rest kept in reserve.

Extent

0.50 Linear Inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.