The E-Sylum:  Volume 10, Number 17, April 29, 2007, Article 11

RESEARCH ANSWER: RAY WHEELER, 1960S COIN DEALER FROM AVON, MISSOURI

Larry Dziubek asked about 1960s-era coin dealer Ray Wheeler, in order 
to assign the location of a maverick trade token. We haven't quite 
nailed down the location, but much more is known thanks to Mark Borckardt 
of Heritage, who writes: 

"There is no doubt that Ray Wheeler can be found in the roster of 
American Numismatic Association members. He was an unsuccessful 
candidate for ANA governor in 1965. Although this doesn't help with 
a location, he should be accessible. Dave Bowers' ANA History even 
includes a picture of Mr. Wheeler on page 1038 in Volume II of his 
reference, an invaluable source of information."

[Many thanks. I do have the Bowers ANA History volume, but didn't 
think to look there for (what I thought was) an "ordinary" member. 
As a candidate for governor he had a high profile in his day, and 
there will likely be ads and other information on him in the page 
of The Numismatist. 

Amber Thompson at the ANA Library confirmed for us that Wheeler was 
a candidate in 1965, age 47. His town? Avon, Missouri. He was the 
only ANA member from that town, using a P.O. Box as an address in 
both 1965 and 1964. 

Still unanswered is whether THIS Ray Wheeler is THE Ray Wheeler who 
issued the token which started this line of inquiry. But knowing a 
town, the next step is to check local telephone directories, 
newspapers, etc. for listings or advertisements linking Wheeler, 
his coin shop, and token. Are any of our readers in or near Avon, 
Missuori? -Editor]

RESEARCH QUERY: RAY WHEELER, 1960S COIN DEALER
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