Reeder, C. L. (Charles LaFayette), 1862-1926
Dates
- Existence: 1862-07-06 - 1926-12-20
Biography
Charles Reeder was born in Appanoose County, Iowa. He was the son of Dr. Philander Reeder and, like his father, became a physician. In 1886 he married Jessica. He served as Mayor of Tulsa from 1904 to 1907. He died 20 December 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri, and is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Tulsa.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Dr. C. L. Reeder, approximately 1921
A slide showing Charles Reeder, son of Dr. Philander Reeder and, like his father, became a physician. He served as Mayor of Tulsa from 1904 to 1907.
Scene at Convention Hall. Tulsa Race Riot, 1921-06-01
A postcard showing a truck parked in front of the Convention Hall. One man lies on the bed of the truck, either wounded or dead, while two others sit to either side. A man in civilian attire stands guard over them.
Title is taken from the writing on the face of the postcard. Digital image has been modified from the original for clarity.
The Postcards were first published in 1921.
"Scene at Convention Hall. Tulsa Race Riot, June 1st, 1921"
Smoke billowing behind the Frisco tracks, 1921-06-01
A photographic reproduction. This was taken at the intersection of Boston Avenue and the Frisco tracks, a center of the nighttime gun battle. Individuals milling about near the railroad tracks. Four flatbed wagons are in the foreground. In the background, smoke is rising from the African American district.
"G16 of 28" written on back of this photograph.
