Harry Bennett Salman papers, 1911-1959.

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Harry Bennett Salman papers, 1911-1959.

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The collection contains papers relating to Harry Salman's time at St. Johnsbury Academy, 1911-1915. Also included are papers and ephemera relating to his time at Norwich University, 1918-1922, and as a member of Alpha Sigma Pi fraternity, 1918. There are account books and a file of photographs related to Salman's association with Owl's Head Camp for Boys (probably in or near Newport, VT) on Lake Memphremagog, 1924-1931. Other photographs record Norwich University buildings, students and staff from Salman's time as a Norwich student, and miscellaneous views of friends and family. Most photographs in the collection are unidentified and undated; however, some portraits of Harold "Doc" Martin are identified. Miscellaneous papers, 1913-1959, document Salman's association with Norwich, and his time overseas and in the Vermont National Guard. A more detailed content listing can be found in the finding aid.

1 Box (1 linear foot)

Norwich University, Kreitzberg Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7935835

Norwich University, Kreitzberg Library

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Owl's Head Camp for Boys (Newport, Vt.).

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St. Johnsbury Academy (Saint Johnsbury, Vt.)

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Norwich University

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United States. Army. Students' Army Training Corps

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The establishment of Students' Army Training Corps units was authorized by the Selective Service Act of 1917. The Students' Army Training Corps utilized the facilities, equipment, and faculty of colleges and universities to select and train officer candidates and provide technical and vocational training during World War I. The unit at Oregon Agricutural College (OAC) formed in early 1918 and included officer trainees as well as draftees to be trained as toolmakers, foundrymen, machinists, auto ...

Alpha Sigma Pi (Fraternity).

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Martin, Harold D., 1899-1945

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Salman, Harry B., 1896-1959.

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Originally from St. Johnsbury, VT, Harry B. Salman graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1915, and entered Norwich University in 1916. That same year, he joined the Near East Relief Expedition as part of the Students Army Training Corps and served in Turkey and Armenia. Upon his return, he re-enrolled in Norwich in 1920 and graduated with the class of 1921. Salman played varsity baseball, basketball and football. He was a member of the chemistry and political science clubs and the Alpha Sigma ...