Oscar W. Worthwine Papers, 1905-1960
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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 Note
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 Description
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 Collection
Preferred Citation
[item description], Oscar W. Worthwine Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: World War IIDates: 1918-1947Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: St. Joseph High SchoolDates: 1905-1906Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: University of ChicagoDates: 1908-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1936-1960Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: EventsDates: 1911-1936Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Boise High SchoolDates: 1911-1913Container: Box 1, Folder 8-10
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Description: Articles: about Worthwine, Boise High School, University of ChicagoDates: 1908-1960Container: Box 1, Folder 11-13
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Description: Speeches and talksContainer: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: "Football: The American Intercollegiate Game" by Parke H. DavisDates: 1911Container: Box 1
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Description: "Mr. Football: Amos Alonzo Stagg" by Ellis LuciaDates: 1970Container: Box 1
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Description: "Touchdown!" by A.A. Stagg and W.W. StoutDates: 1927Container: Box 1
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Description: Medals, pins, memorabiliaContainer: Box 1
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Description: ScrapbooksContainer: Box 3
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Description: PhotographsDates: 1908-1949Container: Box 1, Folder 2-3
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Description: Photographs (CD-R)Container: Box 1
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Description: PhotographsContainer: Box 2
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Description: PhotographsContainer: Oversize drawers 9034, Drawer 2
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Description: CertificatesContainer: Oversize drawers 9034, Drawer 2
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Description: AwardsContainer: Box 4
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Description: DVD: Sun Valley, Family MembersDates: 1938Container: Box 1
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Description: DVD: San Francisco and BoiseDates: 1930sContainer: Box 1
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Description: Film Reel: Good train flume show of U.W; San Francisco 1933; Macon Dirigible; Stanford UniversityDates: 1933Container: Box 5
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Description: Film Reel: American Legion, Zola and OscarDates: 1934Container: Box 5
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Description: 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 SpringsContainer: Box 5
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Description: Film Reel: SS Alaska to Port SeattleContainer: Box 5
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Description: Film Reel: Columbia River HighwayContainer: Box 5
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Description: Film Reel: Family Home in Color; May Day Pole; Arrowrock Dam and Laying CementContainer: Box 5
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Description: Film Reel: Family Skis; Train Depot; Downtown (also on DVD)Container: Box 5
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Description: Film Reel: Sacramento; Mom's Boise; Drag Races; Helicopter at Depot (also on DVD)Dates: 1933Container: Box 5
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Description: Film Reel: Boise High ROTC; Family Picnic; E.W. Little; Stanford; California Coast, Golden Gate Bridge (also on DVD)Dates: 1937Container: Box 5
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Description: Film Reel: Opening of Sun Valley; Homer Moores and Worthwines; Garden 1423 FranklinContainer: Box 5
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Description: Film Reel: Sun Valley; Yard and Snow at FranklinDates: 1938Container: Box 5
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Description: VHS: Castlebury and Worthwine FilmsContainer: Box 5
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Football
Geographical Names
- Boise (Idaho)
- Sun Valley (Idaho)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
- Scrapbooks
