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A7325-1
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- 1938-06 (Creation)
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John Rea, 90 years old. Cornell graduate. Wearing suit, bow tie, and hat. Mr. Rea was the last surviving member of Cornell's first graduating class, the class of 1869. He never missed a Republican National convention since he first attended as a reporter in the late 1800s. He was a speaking acquaintance of all US presidents succeeding Cleveland till his death in 1941. He came to Washington in 1890 and became editor and publisher of the Olympian and an advisor and close friend of Governor Ferry. He settled in Tacoma in the late nineties and worked in the timber and real estate businesses. Rea died February 20, 1941 at his home at 1112 No. 5th St. (Argentum) (T. Times 12/7/1936, pg. 10; 6/1/1936, pg. 1; T. Times 2/20/1941, pg. 1)
Rea, John A.; Alumni & alumnae--Cornell University--1930-1940;