Ellsworth, Richard C.

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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 cirucs history.

From the description of Richard Ellsworth Canton Collection, 1754-1970. (St. Lawrence University). WorldCat record id: 39862132

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