Wayne County residents are familiar with the “Reid” family name, but how many know about the benefactor Daniel Gray Reid? Richmond native Daniel Reid started his business life in banking and became a successful industrialist, financier, and benefactor. He was sometimes known as the “Tin Plate King” because that’s where he made his first fortune.
Daniel Gray Reid, Benefactor of the Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church
This presentation will tell the story of how Richmond youngster Dan Reid became one of the richest men in America, and how, even with his mansions and yachts, he always considered Richmond to be his home. He gave innumerable large and small gifts to Richmond organizations, and this presentation will take place inside his greatest gift – the Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, now known as the Reid Center.
Sue King, Morrisson-Reeves Library Archivist
About the presenter:
Sue King is Archivist at Morrisson-Reeves Library, Board President of the Wayne County Historical Museum and Board Member of The Reid Center. In addition to her work on Daniel Reid, King has researched other local historic topics such as Singin’ Sam, Women’s Suffrage, Richmond’s architecture, in addition to the history of the library itself. For more information on some of the local history King documents, see mrlhistory.org
About the co-sponsors:
The Reid Center was created to preserve the historic Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church and is committed to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in our leadership and in all programming. For more information about The Reid Center, and its cultural, educational and rich historic significance, see www.reidcenter.org
The Wayne County Historical Museum educates, promotes, collects, preserves, and interprets the rich heritage of Wayne County, Indiana and illustrates the county’s role in American and World Culture. For more information about the WCHM, the Egyptian Mummy and other historic and cultural artifacts it houses, see wchmuseum.org
Morrisson-Reeves Library strives to connect people to information, inspiration, and infinite opportunities. For more information about Morrisson-Reeves Library and the vibrant, vital community resources for imagination and growth it offers, see mrlinfo.org