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The Playford Reed Photographs includes photographs and self-made postcards ranging from portraits, family photos, and sports photos all pertaining to Playford Reed, his upbringing, his friends, and his family.
Playford Whittemore Reed was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1901 to William “Whit” and Birdie Reed. Playford grew up in Pittsburg, Kansas and attended the State Manual Training Normal School (now Pittsburg State University) in 1921, but finished his education at Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota. While in college, Playford played football and baseball. Reed married Marie Couts in 1930, and worked as a car salesmen in St. Paul. In 1931, his son Billy Reed was born and Playford then began working as a school teacher. When the United States entered World War II, Playford was drafted into the 314th Company, Fleet Marine Corp Reserve at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. During his service in the Pacific, he was the captain of the Marines baseball team. Playford Reed died in 1976 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Publication Date
9-24-2021
Keywords
Athletics, Social Life and Customs
Disciplines
Health and Physical Education
Size of Collection
.2 linear feet
Dates of Collection
1897-1945
Manuscript Number
SpC MS 0325
Recommended Citation
Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library, "Reed, Playford, photographs, 1897-1945" (2021). Finding Aids. 319.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/fa/319