Guide to the Earl S. Markham papers,
1908-1938, bulk 1912-1919

Collection Number: 37-05-3359

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
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http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
Laura Finkel
Date completed:
July 2004
EAD encoding:
Laura Finkel, 2004

© 2004 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Earl S. Markham papers, 1908-1938, bulk 1912-1919
Collection Number:
37-05-3359
Creator:
Markham, Earl S.
Quantity:
0.6 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
photographs, notebooks, texts.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Photographs and ephemera relating to Earl Markham's education at the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine as well as his service in the United States Army Veterinary Corps during World War I.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Earl Markahm was Born on February 20, 1887, in Constableville, New York. He attended the Utica School of Commerce in Utica from 1907-1908, then went on to the New York State Veterinary College at Cornell University, where he received his DVM in 1912. His brother, Miles Markham, was also a graduate of the college, DVM 1918.
From 1917-1919 he served in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps at the Remount Service in Kansas City, Missouri, and at Remount Depot #333, Camp Joseph E. Johnston, in Jacksonville, Florida.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Photographs and ephemera relating to Earl Markham's education at the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine as well as his service in the United States Army Veterinary Corps during World War I.
PROVENANCE

Given by Sandra Markham in December 2003.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Markham, Earl S.
New York State College of Veterinary Medicine.
United States Army. Veterinary Corps.

Subjects:
Veterinarians.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Veterinary service.

Form and Genre Terms:
Photographs.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Earl S. Markham papers, #37-05-3359. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
1912
Photograph - Earl Markham's Cornell class photo
 Box 1
Photograph - Cornell Class of 1912 group photo
 Box 1
Photograph - New York State Veterinary College Class of 1912 composite
 Box 1
ca. 1912
Photographs - Cornell Classmates - Identified
 Box 1
ca. 1912
Photographs - Cornell Classmates - Unidentified
 Box 1
ca. 1916-1919
Photograph - Earl Markham in uniform
 Box 1
ca. 1916-1919
Photographs - Miscellaneous military snapshots
 Box 1
ca. 1916-1919
Photographs - negs of military photos
 Box 1
ca. 1916-1919
Photographs - 7 tightly rolled military photos
 Box 1
ca. 1938
Fraternity newsletter - The Torch of Alpha Psi
Box 1
ca. 1900-1940
Photo Album - mostly family, some military
 Box 2
ca. 1916-1919
Photo Album - mostly military, some family
 Box 2
ca. 1908-1919
Miscellaneous military and veterinary guides and texts
Box 2
SEPARATED MATERIAL

Earl Markham's World War I uniform was removed from this collection and given to the Cornell Costume Collection.