January 6th (1971) kick-off materials, 1970/12/07-1971/04/08
File — Box: 4, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains documents related to all elements of planning the 1971 Indianapolis sesquicentennial, which began several years in advance. Papers include correspondence between commissioners and contractors for the various events and merchandise, proposals and suggestions for events as well as general notes and memos. The bulk of correspondence involves Thomas Kibler, Executive Director of the commission.
Additionally, the collection contains information related to merchandise sold by the commission including record books, invoices and promotional materials, and information related to events run by the commission including committee reports. Resumes and original applicant photographs for Queen Contest and the Mr. and Mrs. Hospitality Event are also in the collection.
The commission’s offices were located at the Indianapolis Hilton Hotel and had a bank account through American Fletcher National Bank (now part of Bank One). The collection contains statements, payment receipts, invoices, and other budget related material in regard to the Commission’s activities.
Artifacts in the collection include original artwork relating to the logo and medallion of the sesquicentennial, a plaque given to the citizens of Marion County for their help with the Indiana sesquicentennial, and two dozen photos of exhibits from the Indiana Sesquicentennial five years earlier. Commissioner John T. Sutton’s collection of materials related to his two-year service on the commission remains filed together.
The oversize folder contains Indianapolis Sesquicentennial coin sketches, a painted logo and contest poster ranging from 1966 to 1972 (OB088).
Additionally, the collection contains information related to merchandise sold by the commission including record books, invoices and promotional materials, and information related to events run by the commission including committee reports. Resumes and original applicant photographs for Queen Contest and the Mr. and Mrs. Hospitality Event are also in the collection.
The commission’s offices were located at the Indianapolis Hilton Hotel and had a bank account through American Fletcher National Bank (now part of Bank One). The collection contains statements, payment receipts, invoices, and other budget related material in regard to the Commission’s activities.
Artifacts in the collection include original artwork relating to the logo and medallion of the sesquicentennial, a plaque given to the citizens of Marion County for their help with the Indiana sesquicentennial, and two dozen photos of exhibits from the Indiana Sesquicentennial five years earlier. Commissioner John T. Sutton’s collection of materials related to his two-year service on the commission remains filed together.
The oversize folder contains Indianapolis Sesquicentennial coin sketches, a painted logo and contest poster ranging from 1966 to 1972 (OB088).
Dates
- 1966-1972
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 4.65 Cubic Feet (14 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Indianapolis Sesquicentennial Commission (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
