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Reeves, Ray R. (Ray Rigsbee), 1904-1973

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1904 - 1973

Biography

Ray R. Reeves (1904-1973) was a doctor of podiatry, an industrialist, and philanthropist.

Citation:
Ray R. Reeves remembers, c1985: t.p. (Ray R. Reeves) pref. (Ray Rigsbee Reeves) prel. (b. Jan. 22, 1904; d. Dec. 7, 1973)

FamilySearch, 1 December 2018 (Ray Rigsbee Reeves; born 22 January 1904 in Elvins, St. Francois, Missouri; died 7 December 1973 in Laie, Honolulu, Hawaii)

California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980, via WWW, 1 December 2018 (Ray Rigsbee Reeves married Nellie A. Ansley on 25 September 1925 in Santa Ana, California)

The Daily Herald (Provo, Utah), 11 December 1973 (Dr. Ray Reeves; died Dec. 7, 1973 in Laie, Hawaii; native of Elvins, Mo.; doctor of podiatry, industrialist and philanthropist, donating generously to Brigham Young University; pioneer of industry in Orange County, Calif.; was prominent in business and civic life; invented the Air Wedge sole in 1931 and founded the Reeves Rubber Co. of San Clemente in 1939; married Nellie Ansley in 1925; two daughters)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Development Office collection on Ray R. and Nellie Reeves

 Collection — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197233263059]
Identifier: UA 5381
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, tax information, trust matters, prospective developers, property proposals, and legal materials relating to Ray and Nellie Reeves and their involvement with the Development Office.

Dates: 1967-1973