Townson, Edward Thomas, 1909-1999
Person
Biography
Edward Thomas Townson (1909-1999) is the son of Frank T. Townson (1869-1922) and Mary Jane Cannon (1874-1941). Raised in Glenmora, Louisiana, and known as Eddie “Touchdown” Townson, he was a celebrated athlete for his record of ninety-nine touchdowns during his years playing high school football. From fall 1930 to spring 1935, Townson was enrolled at Centenary College of Louisiana and played on the school’s football team. He worked for Louisiana Paper Company from approximately 1935 to 1988. In 1935, Townson married Elizabeth Mary Adams (1910-1995).
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Edward Thomas Townson papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-Cent. Misc. Mss. 201
Scope and Contents
The Edward Thomas Townson papers primarily document his activities at Centenary College of Louisiana as a football player during the 1931 and 1932 seasons. The collection consists of newspaper clippings (1931-1970), photographs (circa 1932), printed items (1932), and a scrapbook (1928-1932).The printed items include a Centenary football booklet documenting the 1932 season. It includes many inscriptions from teammates as well as Wallace “Boots” Lewis, a Black employee of...
Dates:
1928 - 1970