Forsyth, William, 1854-1935
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Harry H. Coburn photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: SP032
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs from Harry H. Coburn in Indianapolis and Greenfield, Indiana ranging from 1913 to 1927, regarding the impact of the 1913 flood on the White River and the surrounding areas, such as Riverside Park, near downtown Indianapolis; James Whitcomb Riley attending his final birthday celebration at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis (October 7, 1915) and the parade at the the Riley celebration in Greenfield, Indiana (October, 1925); and events in Indianapolis during...
Dates:
1913-1927
Portfolio Club records
Collection
Identifier: L347
Scope and Contents
This collection includes yearbooks, programs, and photographs from the Portfolio Club in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1890 to 1974, as well as one orange, Halloween-themed paper doily from the club created sometime between 1890 to 1974.
Dates:
1890-1974
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Portfolio Club records
William Forsyth account books
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: V323
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two account books kept by William Forsyth in 1852 and 1853. The account books log various materials and money related to those items on a daily basis. The logs imply that Forsyth traveled for his business as the top of each page lists different cities, the main ones being Cincinnati and Indianapolis. They also contain doodles and writings presumably made by William Forsyth. One of the log books also contains a series of newspaper clippings on a wide assortment of...
Dates:
1852-1853
