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Museum recalls progenitor: Utah South Area

Published: Saturday, Nov. 25, 1989

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DeVon and Lorna McKee of the Tridell Ward, Roosevelt Utah East Stake, spearheaded development of a family museum named after Brother McKee's father, the late Joseph Ray McKee.

More than 200 family members and friends attended the recent dedication of the facility, which was built on Joseph McKee's homestead.The museum includes plows, a stagecoach, corn shellers, sewing machines, baby buggies, rug looms, grindstones, an organ, telephone, Victorola and other artifacts.

Many local groups - including Scout troops and Young Women classes - regularly tour the facility.