Category: Putnam

Ralph A. Putnam

Grandpa Loved to Play Santa Claus

Grandpa loved to play Santa Claus. He would go to the neighboring Primary Christmas parties and give the children oranges. I remember one year when he came to my Primary. I stood in line...

Robert Lynn Putnam mission photo

Memories About Dad

My dad was a firefighter and small businessman. He owned a floor covering store, a health club, and a used car dealership. He encouraged me to go to Europe when I graduated from high...

Robert L. Putnam

Robert Lynn Putnam

(Personal History – 1930 to 1950) (Recorded on cassette tapes – found after his death. Transcribed by Donna L. Putnam) was born August 22, 1930, on Girard Avenue – that’s behind the old Onequa School. I...