Raymon W. Tamkin
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Title
Raymon W. Tamkin
Subject
Tamkin, Raymon Walter (1902-1989)
Description
Photo of two separate portrait photographs of Raymon "Ray" W. Tamkin in his later years and wearing glasses.
He is most remembered as the former owner of Artz Hardware on West King Street in Strasburg.
His parents were William (1859-1954) and Mary Ella “Nettie” (Brill) (1866-1908) Tamkin. His father was a well-known schoolteacher in Fort Valley.
In September 1930, Ray married Edna Virginia Hoover (1905-2000). Ray worked as a button maker at the time of their marriage.
The couple raised their children, a son, Lewis Donald Tamkin, and a daughter, Reba Marie Tamkin, at 201 S. Massanutten Street in Strasburg.
The family attended Strasburg Methodist Church and were active in the community. The Northern Virginia Daily Newspaper mentioned them repeatedly as being involved in church or community activities throughout their lives together.
The image on the left has a mark at the top where the photographer noted which of the two images he planned to print.
He is most remembered as the former owner of Artz Hardware on West King Street in Strasburg.
His parents were William (1859-1954) and Mary Ella “Nettie” (Brill) (1866-1908) Tamkin. His father was a well-known schoolteacher in Fort Valley.
In September 1930, Ray married Edna Virginia Hoover (1905-2000). Ray worked as a button maker at the time of their marriage.
The couple raised their children, a son, Lewis Donald Tamkin, and a daughter, Reba Marie Tamkin, at 201 S. Massanutten Street in Strasburg.
The family attended Strasburg Methodist Church and were active in the community. The Northern Virginia Daily Newspaper mentioned them repeatedly as being involved in church or community activities throughout their lives together.
The image on the left has a mark at the top where the photographer noted which of the two images he planned to print.
Creator
Morrison Studio
Source
Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
Publisher
Shenandoah County Library
Date
Undated
Contributor
No ID form. Name was written in the margin of the paper copy.
Additional biographical information was compiled from public records.
Rights
IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
Relation
Raymon Walter Tamkin appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 008132, 015341, 015342, 022411, 023335, 026085, 030037, 030692, 030996, 030997, and 030998.
Identifier
030692
Original Format
Film Negative
Physical Dimensions
5x7 Film
Collection
Citationzork
Morrison Studio, “Raymon W. Tamkin,” Shenandoah County Library Archives, accessed December 5, 2025, https://archives.countylib.org/items/show/74008.
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