Background
Telford, Ira Rockwood was born on May 6, 1907 in Lincoln, Idaho, United States. Son of John Witt and Martha Starr (Rockwood) Telford.
Telford, Ira Rockwood was born on May 6, 1907 in Lincoln, Idaho, United States. Son of John Witt and Martha Starr (Rockwood) Telford.
Student, Ricks College, 1926. Bachelor of Arts Utah, 1931. Master of Arts, University Utah, 1933.
Student, University California, Berkeley, 1937—1940. Doctor of Philosophy, George Washington University, 1942.
High school administrator, 1933-1937; instructor, assistant professor anatomy, George Washington University, 1940-1947; professor, Executive officer department anatomy, George Washington University, 1946-1947; professor, department chairman, George Washington University, 1953-1972; professor, department chairman anatomy, University Texas Dental Branch, 1947-1953; consultant anatomy, (University Hospital), 1953-1972; professor anatomy, Georgetown University, Washington, 1972-1978; visiting professor anatomy, Uniformed Services U., Bethesda, Maryland., 1978-1993; retired, January 1995.
People can get salvation through the grace of God, but also through their own actions. Part of the work of salvation has been done through the redemption of Jesus Christ. However, people have to work hard in order to attain the full quality of eternal life.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science (council 1958-1960). Member American Association Anatomists, Society Experimental Biology and Medicine, American Academy Neurology, Texas Academies Science, International Society Dental Research, American Medical Association (associate), Sigma Xi (chapter president 1958-1959), Phi Sigma (chapter president 1932-1933).
Married Thelma Challis Shrives, June 13, 1933. Children— Ira Ralph, John Larry, Kent Matthews, Martha Annual.