Carmichael, Hoagy, 1899-1981

Scope and Contents This collection includes materials about the law firm of Bingham McHale, formerly Bingham, Summers Welsh and Spilman, in Indianapolis, Indiana, from 1912 to 2011. Much of the information regards Governor Matthew E. Welsh, who was a partner in the firm. This includes the tribute dinner given to him by Vincennes University in 1993 and a speech of his reminiscences. Claude M. Spilman's World War II memoirs, which he wrote while a partner at the firm, tells of his experiences in Germany and France....

Scope and Contents One letter dated January 3, 1942 is the only item in this collection. The letterhead is for Kenneth R. Shaffer, Order Librarian, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis. Mr. Shaffer told Hoagy that the State Library was “eager to secure a copy of this vocal score for the music collection of our Indiana History Division.” The musical arrangement was for Herschelll’s AIN’T GOD GOOD TO INDIANA.Hoagy answered by writing in blue ink at the bottom of the letter: “Mr. Shaffer, The only copy –...