Builders of America collected notes, undated
File — Box: 11, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection includes papers regarding Ross Franklin Lockridge's duties as director of Hoosier Historic Memorial Activities, ranging from 1825 to 1950 and undated. The bulk of the collection concerns New Harmony, Indiana and members of the Owen community, as well as Indiana historical events and figures. Also included are speeches and papers written by Lockridge and his students on early Hoosiers, including Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and other Indiana and United States history topics.
There is also a biographical manuscript from John S. Duss regarding his life, including early recollections of the "Oekonomie" Harmonite community in Pennsylvania.
There is also a biographical manuscript from John S. Duss regarding his life, including early recollections of the "Oekonomie" Harmonite community in Pennsylvania.
Dates
- 1877-1952
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.2 Cubic Feet (15 manuscript boxes, 1 small manuscript box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Lockridge, Ross F. (Ross Franklin), 1877-1952 (Person)
- From the Collection: Duss, John Samuel, 1860-1951 (Person)
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
