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Oscar W. Worthwine Papers, 1905-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Oscar W. Worthwine Papers
- Dates
- 1905-1960 (inclusive)19051960
- Quantity
- 5.5 linear feet, (5 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
- Collection Number
- MSS 265
- Summary
- The Oscar W. Worthwine Papers contain articles, photographs, and memorabilia primarily about his University of Chicago football career and coaching sports at Boise High School.
- Repository
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Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is available for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Oscar William Worthwine was born in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1885. He attended and played football at the University of Chicago. After college, he moved to Boise, Idaho where he initially taught US History at Boise High School. He also coached football, boys and girls basketball, and boys track. In 1913, he started at the law firm of Hawley, Puckett & Hawley, where he served as partner from 1920-1940. He was admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1934.
Worthwine served on numerous committees and boards including the Idaho State Bar Association, Boise Junior College Board of Trustees, Boise Chamber of Commerce, and the Idaho Code Commission. Of particular note, he facilitated the building of the Boise Junior College's Bronco Stadium, which opened in 1950.
Worthwine died on February 9, 1960.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Oscar W. Worthwine Papers contains articles, photographs, film, and memorabilia related primarily to his time as a college football player at the University of Chicago and athletics coach at Boise High School. There are a few books about football, some of which mention Worthwine. Also included is material relating to World War II. Photographs are of football teams from the University of Chicago, various athletic teams from Boise High School including women's basketball, and family photos. Some of the Boise High School football photos show Public School Field (now Dona Larsen Park).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[item description], Oscar W. Worthwine Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | World War II | 1918-1947 |
| 1 | 4 | St. Joseph High School | 1905-1906 |
| 1 | 5 | University of Chicago | 1908-1910 |
| 1 | 6 | Correspondence | 1936-1960 |
| 1 | 7 | Events | 1911-1936 |
| 1 | 8-10 | Boise High School | 1911-1913 |
| 1 | 11-13 | Articles: about Worthwine, Boise High School, University of Chicago | 1908-1960 |
| 1 | 14 | Speeches and talks | |
| 1 | "Football: The American Intercollegiate Game" by Parke H. Davis | 1911 | |
| 1 | "Mr. Football: Amos Alonzo Stagg" by Ellis Lucia | 1970 | |
| 1 | "Touchdown!" by A.A. Stagg and W.W. Stout | 1927 | |
| 1 | Medals, pins, memorabilia | ||
| 3 | Scrapbooks | ||
| Folder | |||
| 1 | 2-3 | Photographs | 1908-1949 |
| 1 | Photographs (CD-R) | ||
| 2 | Photographs | ||
| oversize_drawers | drawer | ||
| 9034 | 2 | Photographs | |
| 9034 | 2 | Certificates | |
| Box | |||
| 4 | Awards | ||
| 1 | DVD: Sun Valley, Family Members | 1938 | |
| 1 | DVD: San Francisco and Boise | 1930s | |
| 5 | Film Reel: Good train flume show of U.W; San Francisco 1933; Macon Dirigible; Stanford University | 1933 | |
| 5 | Film Reel: American Legion, Zola and Oscar | 1934 | |
| 5 | Film Reel: Bridge at McCall; Brundage Lookout; Columbia River Highway; Portland; Frank Hummel House; Centennial Parade; Miami; Chicago Fair; American Legion Convention; Tomb of Unknown; Colorado Springs | ||
| 5 | Film Reel: SS Alaska to Port Seattle | ||
| 5 | Film Reel: Columbia River Highway | ||
| 5 | Film Reel: Family Home in Color; May Day Pole; Arrowrock Dam and Laying Cement | ||
| 5 | Film Reel: Family Skis; Train Depot; Downtown (also on DVD) | ||
| 5 | Film Reel: Sacramento; Mom's Boise; Drag Races; Helicopter at Depot (also on DVD) | 1933 | |
| 5 | Film Reel: Boise High ROTC; Family Picnic; E.W. Little; Stanford; California Coast, Golden Gate Bridge (also on DVD) | 1937 | |
| 5 | Film Reel: Opening of Sun Valley; Homer Moores and Worthwines; Garden 1423 Franklin | ||
| 5 | Film Reel: Sun Valley; Yard and Snow at Franklin | 1938 | |
| 5 | VHS: Castlebury and Worthwine Films | ||
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Football
Geographical Names
- Boise (Idaho)
- Sun Valley (Idaho)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
- Scrapbooks
Cheryl Oestreicher and Gwyn Hervochon
2014, updated 2023
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