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Evangelist Billy Sunday (1862-1935)

Former professional baseball player-turned urban evangelist. Follow this daily blog that chronicles the life and ministry of revivalist preacher William Ashley "Billy" Sunday (1862-1935)

Day: February 8, 2026

Garner, Iowa colorized postcard

c. early 1900s. Possibly a chautauqua event.

Author Kraig McNuttPosted on February 8, 2026Categories Campaign, Chautauqua, Colorized Image, Garner Iowa, Images, PostcardTags Billy Sunday, Garner IowaLeave a comment on Garner, Iowa colorized postcard

Glass negative of Billy Sunday, colorized. c. 1915

Author Kraig McNuttPosted on February 8, 2026Categories 1915, Artifact, Colorized Image, Images, Original imageTags 20th century revivalism, Billy SundayLeave a comment on Glass negative of Billy Sunday, colorized. c. 1915

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