University of Vermont 1885

The life of Paul Harris

The 1885 freshman class football team at the U. of V. Original
now hangs in the University gymnasium.
Paul is at the extreme left of the picture. Photo by H. R. Stevens, Burlington, Vt.
(From "My Road to Rotary")

It appears opposite page 129 of the most enjoyable and readable publication "My Road to Rotary" (1945) which I encourage every Rotarian to read. Incidentally, the caption in the book says that it is a 1885 freshman photograph and that Paul is located at the extreme left of the picture. However that minor discrepancy seems to be cleared up by reference to page 44 of the book "The First Rotarian" by James P Walsh which states that Paul "matriculated as a freshman at the University of Vermont in the autumn of 1885. This would tie in with his expulsion from the University in 1887. If it was thought important enough then perhaps the matriculation books or year books for the University may provide further confirmation..

I hope this is helpful. It is good to be back in the swing again. Best wishes to all. RGHF member PDG Ian Campbell

Thanks to RGHF members Linda Hamilton, USA; PDG Ian Campbell, Scotland
and Wolfgang Ziegler, Bavaria 20 July 2011

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