.Andy
1 post
May 23, 2009
12:01 PM
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Hello My name is Andy, I'm intensly studying Ronald Reagan for a school report as well as my Docent job at his Presidental Museuem. I know he moved arround a bit and not to offend you belives "Dixon is his home town. " I am having a hard time even with the archives finding many pictures of his home town. Can someone send me some of the museuem and his birth spot/appartment. my email is simi speaks @ yahoo . com ( no spaces)
Thanks in adance.
Andy Anderson
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Denise
699 posts
May 23, 2009
7:54 PM
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Andy? What kind of pictures are you looking for? Have you seen the Picasa Photo Album on this site? Click on the photo in this message to open the album. Then click on individual photos to enlarge, read details or leave a comment under it.
Have you visited the Reagan web page on this site? The Reagan Birthplace & museum is a different building and organization than we are. Joan Johnson, who is both the president of the Tampical Area Historical Society AND the volunteer coordinator for the Reagan Birthplace can supply you with whatever else you may need. Her contact info is garyjoan@thewisp.net. More contact info is on the Reagan webpage. Go to the TAble of Contents for link to it.
BTW - he can call whereever he wants his "hometown" it doesn't change the fact that he WAS BORN IN TAMPICO! :)
Let me know if you still need more specific info or photos.
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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society
Last Edited by on May 23, 2009 7:55 PM
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.Andy
3 posts
May 25, 2009
4:57 PM
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http://picasaweb.google.com/TampicoHistoricalSociety/RonaldReaganBirthplace#5165770536685786114
Is this before or after Ronald Reagans birth?
Also I was hoping you can provide me a few more photos. to aid me in my report Specificaly :
* http://picasaweb.google.com/TampicoHistoricalSociety/RonaldReaganBirthplace#5170683927732804850 with a teenager or older person (I'm a teen and doing a report I dont want to seem like a petifile.)
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* Birth announcement(of Ronald Reagan himself)
* News paper scan of his death announcement.
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Denise
707 posts
May 25, 2009
5:33 PM
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Andy,
I was happy to learn that you contacted the volunteer co-ordinator, Joan Johnson. She contacted me to clarify some things and I'm sure she will be contacting you shortly. Briefly - the hotel was where Jack & Nelle stayed before the apartment in town was available. Ron was born in the apartment.
The photo of the little girl climbing through the window was taken within the last few years during one of the tours of the Birthplace. There is a whole story regarding that window, but I will let Joan explain it, since she is the one that does the tours. The little girl in the photo is just a visitor, not related to the Reagans, however, she is a descendant of one of the Tampico pioneer families - the Hixsons.
I think Joan will be sending you the article on Ron's birth. Keep in mind, they did not know it was the birth of a future president!
You will need to get the death announcement somewhere else since the Tornado wasn't publishing then. You can order a copy from the Gazette newspaper for a "local" obit. There are 66 indexed pages of Reagan related stories in the Gazette - here are a few relating to the time of his death:
Reagan, Ronald{^} country says farewell 12 June 2004;A1-A3;1-6*
Reagan, Ronald{^} "sunset of my life" 12 June 2004;A6;1*
Reagan, Ronald{^} locals remember his childhood; funeral 12 June 2004;A11-A13;1-6*
Reagan, Ronald{^} Tampico, Eureka remembers; funeral coverage 13 June 2004;A1&A5;1-6*
Reagan, Ronald{^} more articles by locals 13 June 2004;A8;1-6*
Reagan, Ronald{^} special edition of life 13 June 2004;C1-D1;1-6*
You can contact the Sterling library and order copies:
Sterling Public Library, 102 W. 3rd St., Sterling, IL (815)625-1370, ext 11, director@sterlingpubliclibrary.org
The Gazette online Index can be found here: Gazette Online Index
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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society
Last Edited by on May 25, 2009 5:44 PM
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.Andy
4 posts
May 25, 2009
7:20 PM
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"I think Joan will be sending you the article on Ron's birth. Keep in mind, they did not know it was the birth of a future president!"
Obviously not and thats one of my key research things I want to focus on. As ironic as family legends are (to think about it that sounds like a good research project/book)Who would of known or ever expected Jack his drunken father who has been searching for jobs to say (something along the lines of) "hell that boy may one day grow up to be president"
Thanks for all your help.
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LesN
580 posts
May 25, 2009
8:39 PM
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Hi Andy,
I have been transcribing the Tampico Tornado from 1886-1920 and so I can help regarding RR's birth announcement. From the Tampico Tornado:
February 10, 1911
John REAGAN has been calling thirty-seven inches a yard and giving seventeen ounces for a pound this week at PITNEY's store he has been feeling so jubilant over the arrival of a ten pound boy Monday
Les
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LesN
581 posts
May 25, 2009
8:49 PM
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Andy,
I reread your 7:20 posting and noted your comments about President Reagan's father's issues with alcholism. Not only is it interesting that the son of a person troubled with alcoholism can go on to be President of the United States, but we also find that 2 of our Presidents were dope smokers (although one "did not inhale.") The amazing thing is that no matter what one's background is, one can become successful in the United States as long as you are willing to work hard and remain focused.
Soooo,,,work hard, stay focused and someday your parents may say, "I always knew Andy had the makings of becoming President of the greatest country on the plant! We so proud of what he as accomplished!!"
Good luck with your paper.
Les
Last Edited by on May 25, 2009 8:50 PM
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.Andy
5 posts
May 26, 2009
10:25 AM
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Which two are this? As much history as I know I'm not familiar with this.
And I suppose it is a good thing he got hooked into jellybeans. Although I'd love to have the jar he used on his desk.
I Was wondering perhaps if you can do a scan. I'm interested particulary with layouts.
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Denise
708 posts
May 26, 2009
12:12 PM
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Hi Andy,
What is it that you want a scan of? The birthplace? There are postcards of each room of his house. You can see them (and copy them) from our Picasa Photo Album or our Gift Shop.
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GIFT SHOP
POSTCARD OF BEDROOM
The rainbow story is wonderful and RR kept this special picture in his desk drawer to keep himself inspired & motivated. The rainbow appears to be landing right on top of the birthplace building where RR was born. The street sign out front also says -"End of Reagan Trail." There is something very poetic about that.....
P/C OF KITCHEN
HOTEL & CHURCHES
DOUBLE RAINBOWBR>
PICASA WEB ALBUM FOR RONALD REAGAN
Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society
Last Edited by on May 26, 2009 12:24 PM
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.Andy
6 posts
May 26, 2009
2:26 PM
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The birth announcement *if possible.
Also a photo of the window without a person in it. For basic restrictions. Can you take another (if you happen to be there) without a person in the photo
Also in the image
http://picasaweb.google.com/TampicoHistoricalSociety/RonaldReaganBirthplace#5165770450786440034
Can you please clarify which building specificaly is the building he (President Reagan) was born in.
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Denise
709 posts
May 27, 2009
9:30 AM
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Andy,
First, Les Niemi was kind enough to submit his copy of the birth announcement in the Tampico Tornado Newspaper.
As for the photo without a person (who happens to be the coordinator for the Birthplace and the President of the TAHS), you will find a photo without her in the REagan photo album!
As for clarification on which building - it is the building where the rainbow appears to be landing on.
You also requested MORE photos. Have you seen the Ronald Reagan Photo Gallery link (different that the Picasa Web album)?:
Ronald Reagan Photo Gallery
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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society
Last Edited by on May 27, 2009 9:38 AM
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.Andy
7 posts
May 27, 2009
9:53 AM
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Yes I have. Thank you so much!
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Denise
710 posts
May 27, 2009
10:03 AM
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Here is another photo of the Birthplace and Museum:
I have asked Joan to see if she has a picture of the window. I'll let you know if she has one.
Good Luck on your research and project. Just remember to make it very clear - he was BORN IN TAMPICO! We also have his 4th grade ledger book showing his grades & attendance.
On the day of his funeral - Air Force One flew over Tampico - very low and tipped her wing to us. There is another photo taken from inside AFO as they did this, showing Nancy Reagan waving to "us."
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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society
Last Edited by on May 27, 2009 10:09 AM
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