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Handwritten notes, undated

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1995.002.1.5.022
Scope and Contents

It is the inference of the processor that these notes were written by Gus Welch.



Dates: 1911 - 1991

Harman, Harvey to Mr. William M. Beard, 1968-04-19

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1995.002.1.2.003
Content Description From the Collection:

Correspondence and clippings from and about Gustavus Gus Welch (1892-1970) a full blood Chippewa born in Spooner, Wisconsin, was a member of the Carlisle Indian School Class of 1911, Jim Thorpe's quarterback for the professional football team the Ohio Bulldogs in Canton, Ohio, a member of the U. S. Track Team for the 1912 Olympics, a 1917 graduate of the Dickinson School of Law and a coach at a number of institutions.

Dates: 1968-04-19

Headquarters 4th Training Battalion 154th Depot Brigade, [1910s]

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1995.002.4.6.002
Scope and Contents

Photograph features 28 men in military clothing, holding their hats, situated in 3 rows with a sign that reads: "Headquarters/ 4th Training Battalion/ 154th Depot Brigade". Gus Welch is the fourth man from the left on the top row.

Dates: 1911 - 1991

Headquarters 4th Training Battalion 154th Depot Brigade, [1910s]

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1995.002.4.6.003
Scope and Contents

Photograph features 28 men in military clothing, with their hats on, situated in 3 rows with a sign that reads: "Headquarters/ 4th Training Battalion/ 154th Depot Brigade". Gus Welch is the fourth man from the left on the top row.

Dates: 1911 - 1991

"Intramural/Honor Ball", undated

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1995.002.1.5.023
Scope and Contents

Handwritten notes about Gus Welch's invented game, Honor Ball. Written in spiral notebook.

Dates: 1911 - 1991

Jim Thorpe wedding party, undated

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1995.002.2.1.126
Scope and Contents

Photograph reproduction. Photograph features Jim Thorpe, his bride, and wedding party. There is a penned-in arrow pointing out Gus Welch to the left of Jim Thorpe. Reverse side of photograph has handwritten notation that reads: "Gus was Best man at Jim Thorpes (+ Iva's) Wedding." There is additional notation about Gus Welch and his life accomplishments.

Dates: 1911 - 1991

"Junior Athletic League of America", undated

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1995.002.1.5.024
Scope and Contents

Handwritten notes on proposed Junior Athletic League of America.

Dates: 1911 - 1991

Keady, Tom to [recipient unknown], undated

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1995.002.1.2.015
Content Description From the Collection:

Correspondence and clippings from and about Gustavus Gus Welch (1892-1970) a full blood Chippewa born in Spooner, Wisconsin, was a member of the Carlisle Indian School Class of 1911, Jim Thorpe's quarterback for the professional football team the Ohio Bulldogs in Canton, Ohio, a member of the U. S. Track Team for the 1912 Olympics, a 1917 graduate of the Dickinson School of Law and a coach at a number of institutions.

Dates: 1911 - 1991

Keeble, W. H. to [recipient unknown], undated

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1995.002.1.2.014
Content Description From the Collection:

Correspondence and clippings from and about Gustavus Gus Welch (1892-1970) a full blood Chippewa born in Spooner, Wisconsin, was a member of the Carlisle Indian School Class of 1911, Jim Thorpe's quarterback for the professional football team the Ohio Bulldogs in Canton, Ohio, a member of the U. S. Track Team for the 1912 Olympics, a 1917 graduate of the Dickinson School of Law and a coach at a number of institutions.

Dates: 1911 - 1991