Arcada Balz collection
Collection
Identifier: L009
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of correspondence, notes, articles, and other materials from Arcada Balz in Indiana ranging from 1928 to 1959, relating to the following organizations: the Indiana Federation of Women’s Cubs, New Harmony Memorial Commission, and the Fauntleroy House (1934–1964). The collection also contains papers relating to her work in the Indiana Senate, family correspondence, and her genealogical research. There is also a paper on the Edworthalean Society, a woman’s club in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana and two oversize folders containing Arcada Balz's school diplomas and appointment certificates (1899-1952); her marriage certificate (1905/11/20); and Arcada Balz, Scottish Rite, Supreme Council, Master Mason certificate (1900/11/22).
Dates
- 1928-1959
Creator
- Balz, Arcada, 1879-1973 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Arcada Balz, born circa 1880, was active in the Indiana Federation of Women’s Clubs, where she served as president (1935–1937). Balz was also president of the New Harmony Memorial Commission (1939–1950s). Aside from her organizational work, she was involved in politics. Balz was elected as a Republican to the Indiana Senate, where she served from 1943 to 1950. Shez was married to Frederick C. Balz, owner of the Star Millinery Company in Indianapolis, Indiana. Balz died in 1973.
Extent
1.09 Cubic Feet (3 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize folders)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed by Brent Abercrombie during 2010/05. EAD finding aid revised 2021/11/24 by Lauren Patton.
- Balz, Arcada, 1879-1973
- Balz, Frederick George, 1875–1954
- Bloomington (Ind.)
- Certificates
- Cookbooks
- Correspondence
- Edgeworthalean Society (Bloomington, Ind.)
- Geology -- Indiana
- Historic sites
- Indiana -- Politics and government
- Indiana Federation of Women's Clubs
- Indiana. General Assembly. Senate
- Indianapolis (Ind.)
- New Harmony (Ind.)
- New Harmony Memorial Commission (Ind.)
- Photographs
- Politicians -- Indiana
- Politics and government
- Republican Party (Ind.)
- Scottish Rite (Masonic order)
- Societies and clubs
- Women -- Societies and clubs
- Women politicians
Creator
- Balz, Arcada, 1879-1973 (Person)
- Title
- Arcada Balz
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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
