Eclectic collection consists of photographs, newspaper clippings, texts of radio talks, business ledgers, organization minutes on the history of Canton, N.Y.
Image
Caption
St. Lawrence County Courthouse.
Collection Overview
Richard Collins Ellsworth, was born July 17, 1875 in Canton, N.Y. and died there on September 21, 1948. Ellsworth was a member of the St. Lawrence University Class of 1895, served for 26 years on the Board of Trustees (1922-1948) holding the office of secretary for 20 years (1922-1943) and as curator and founder of the Richard C. Ellsworth Museum. He was recognized as an outstanding authority on north country history, and had a particular interest in railroad and circus history.
Collection Number:
MSS69
Collection Length:
4.70ft
Collection End Year:
1970
Collection Start Year:
1754
Resource Type:
Finding Aid:
File
MSS69fa.pdf
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