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Indiana State Library

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Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Indiana State Library and Historical Building front elevation architectural drawing

 Collection — Folder: OBC034
Identifier: OBC034
Scope and Contents This collection comprises a black-and-white ink drawing with watercolor of the Senate Avenue entrance side of the Indiana State Library and Historical Building at 140 North Senate Avenue in Indianapolis, Indiana circa 1932-1933.
Dates: circa 1932-1934

Indiana State Library Staff Association collection

 Collection
Identifier: L445
Scope and Contents This collection includes official Indiana State Library Staff Association documents and financial records, thank-you cards, photographs, membership lists, and correspondence produced by various authors in Indiana and elsewhere, covering the years 1943–2007, dealing with business and finances.
Dates: 1943-2007

Louis J. Bailey and Esther U. McNitt political letters

 Collection — Folder: S283
Identifier: S0283
Scope and Contents This collection includes letters from U.S. congressman and senators from Indiana in Washington, D.C. replying to Louis J. Bailey and Esther U. McNitt ranging from 1926 to 1935 regarding various bills and legislation regarding libraries, printing, and censuses.
Dates: 1926-1935

Louis J. Bailey collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0050
Scope and Contents This is a collection of Bailey’s papers, especially relating to books, Indiana history, and American and Indiana libraries. Bailey collected these papers and publications during his tenure as director of the Indiana State Library. The collection includes brochures, pamphlets, articles, clippings, correspondence, speeches, and memoranda.
Dates: 1916-1935

Nellie Coats oral history

 Collection
Identifier: OH060
Scope and Contents This collection contains a transcript and an audiotape reel of an oral history interview with Nellie Coats, conducted by Hazel W. Hopper and Randall Jehs for the Indiana State Library on February 4, 1975, about the formation and growth of the Indiana State Library, construction of the new building, and changing archival and library methods and policies.
Dates: 1975/02/04

Steven J. Schmidt, Indiana State Library research files

 Collection
Identifier: L494
Scope and Contents This collection includes packets, booklets, and a CD from Steven J. Schmidt in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1928 to 2014 regarding the Indiana State Library.
Dates: 1928-2014