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Indianapolis Propylaeum

 Organization

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Dorothy G. Helmer papers

 Collection — Folder: S631
Identifier: S0631
Scope and Contents This collection contains typescript written by Dorothy G. Helmer regarding the Indianapolis Propylaeum's Mansion located at 1410 N. Delaware Street. Detailed information about the house as well as genealogical information about the original owner, John W. Schmidt (1856-1914), and the second owner, Joseph C. Schaf (1859-1934), are included. The typescript was added to sections 7 and 8 of the National Register of Historic Places nomination form that the Indianapolis Propylaeum submitted to the...
Dates: 1973

May Wright Sewall collection

 Collection — Folder: S1759
Identifier: S1759
Scope and Contents This collection includes correspondence, clippings, and a calling card from May Wright Sewall in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1902 to 1931 regarding speaking engagements and the Propylaeum.
Dates: 1902-1931

Rebecca Traill Hodges papers

 Collection — Folder: S665
Identifier: S0665
Scope and Contents This collection includes a typed carbon copy from Rebecca Traill Hodges in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1888-1941 regarding the history of the Propylaeum.
Dates: 1888-1941

Social invitations and cards collection

 Collection
Identifier: L349
Scope and Contents This collection includes invitations, calling cards, at home cards, and one dance card, many with the name John W. Blackledge, documenting aspects of social life and events in and around Indianapolis, Indiana, ranging from 1881 to 1923. The materials are diverse, comprising tickets to graduations, wedding announcements, and invitations to teas, dances, dinner parties, weddings, and anniversary parties, among other items. The collection in and around Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dates: 1881-1923