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Sunday's Traveling Team

Sunday team.  From Photo File:  SUNDAY, WILLIAM ASHLEY


Portrait photo of Helen Sunday.  From Photo File:  SUNDAY, HELEN AMELIA THOMPSON Posed informal shot of Helen Sunday, 1912.  From Photo File:  SUNDAY, HELEN AMELIA THOMPSON

Helen "Ma" Sunday

Mrs. Sunday served as general manager, troubleshooter and protector, and had the final control of day-to-day operations, allowing Sunday to concentrate solely on his preaching.






Portrait photo of Asher.  From Photo File:  ASHER, VIRGINIA Portrait photo of Asher.  From Photo File:  ASHER, VIRGINIA

Virginia Asher

Asher did a number of things well, including singing, teaching Bible classes, and organizing special meetings of businesswomen during the campaigns.






Portrait photo of Rodeheaver.  From Photo File:  RODEHEAVER, HOMER Posed shot of Rodeheaver with his trombone, 1912.  From Photo File:  RODEHEAVER, HOMER

Homer Rodeheaver

Rodeheaver played the trombone and led singing during the evangelistic meetings. He also acted as announcer and master of ceremonies during the service and prepared the crowd for Sunday's sermon.




Detail from group photo of the Sunday team in Colorado, 1914.  From Photo File:  SUNDAY, WILLIAM ASHLEY

B.D. Ackley

Ackley served as one of Sunday's pianists for the meetings.








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