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Richard E. Reeves' Oral History

This is the oral history of Richard E. Reeves. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on April 19, 1988. The interview includes his childhood, family life, work, and missionary work with the First United Methodist Church.

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Mrs. Eugene Wasson

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This is the glass negative of Mrs. Eugene Wasson. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL on October 31, c. 1920.