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[FOOTBALL]. CAMP, Walter (1859-1925). Photograph of Walter Camp, “Father of American Football.” 1918. Silver print portrait of Camp in military uniform. Underwood & Underwood press stamp and mimeographed slug affixed to verso. Popularly known as the “Father of American Football,” Camp’s innovations to the game included introducing the line of scrimmage and the downs system. He was a prolific sports writer, coach, and player. When this photo was taken, Camp was an athletics instructor at UC-Berkeley’s Government Aviation School. According to the Underwood slug, this was the first photograph of Camp in military uniform.