Harry Sheagley photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P009
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of black and white photographs and negatives, with a few color negatives, taken by Harry Sheagley. The majority of the photographs were taken in his capacity as professional photographer, while some appear to be for his own personal collection. The negatives are black and white 3x5-inch, with a few color and 35mm negatives, the bulk of which are images from his photography business, and some of his family.
Dates
- 1956-1960s
Creator
- Sheagley, Harry, 1919-1992 (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
Harry O. Sheagley, Jr. was born July 6, 1919. He served in World War II and later took a job at the Indianapolis Star newspaper. He worked at the newspaper for thirty years in the classified advertising department, retiring in 1978. Sheagley also owned and operated his own photography business in the 1960s, "Harry Sheagley Photography, Color tinting—Portraits—Weddings—Parties." He was married to Marjorie (Schweinsberger) Sheagley and they had three children: Don, Randy, and Linda. Sheagley passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 2, 1992.
Sources:
"Harry O. Sheagley, Jr." Indianapolis Star, October 4, 1992, p. C10.
Sources:
"Harry O. Sheagley, Jr." Indianapolis Star, October 4, 1992, p. C10.
Extent
0.8 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box, 2 index card 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 from Michael Jesse on 2005/04/01.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Item Listing
Box 1. Photographs, 1950s and 1960s
Folder 1. American Business Women's Association, 1958
2. American Business Women's Association, 1958
3. American Business Women's Association, 1958
4. American Business Women's Association, 1958
5. American Business Women's Association, 1958
6. American Business Women's Association, 1958
7. American Business Women's Association, 1958
8. American Business Women's Association, 1958
9. Indianapolis 500, 1956
10. Indianapolis 500, 1957
11. Indianapolis 500, 1958
12. Indianapolis 500, 1959
13. Indianapolis 500, 1950s
14. Indianapolis 500, 1960
15. Harry Sheagley portrait, circa 1950s
Box 2. Negatives, 1958-1960
Negative # Title Date
1001—1-2 Bob Sprinkle 1958, Jan. 26
1002—1-4 Lucas Construction W. 62nd 1958, Jan. 28
1003—1-3 Lucas Construction, Bradley Barbecue 1958, Jan. 30
1004—1-6 Charles Lucas (portraits) 1958, Feb. 15
1005—1-2 Lucas Construction, Bradley Barbecue 1958, Feb. 21
1006—1-2 Lucas Construction, W. 62nd Warehouse 1958, Feb. 22
1007—1-5 Eastwood Junior High Majorettes 1958, Mar. 1
1008—1-2 Lucas Construction circa 1958
1009—1-6 Business Women's Association circa 1950s
1010—1-6 Forworthy (airplane) circa 1950s
1011—1-6 Virginia Reed portraits circa 1950s
1012 Royal Book and Mag, 160 N. Illinois circa 1950s
1013—1-7 Culligan Water Softener circa 1950s
1014—1-11 Business Womens Assoc. (Marott Hotel) circa 1950s
1015—1-3 Lucas Construction circa 1950s
1016—1-7 Bud Morley circa 1950s
1017—1-10 Wm. Oliver Wedding circa 1950s
1018—1-2 Lucas Construction 62nd St. Warehouse circa 1950s
1019—1-4 46th St. Little League circa 1950s
1020—1-2 John Fesser used car lot circa 1950s
1021—1-2 Lucas Construction Bell Telephone 1958, June 6
1022—1-2 Glick/42nd and Sheridan 1958, June 18
1023—1-2 151st Inf. Co. D 1958, June 22
1024—1-2 Mr. Oliphant 1958, June 23
1025—1-6 Lucas Construction 1958, July 1
1026—1-2 Mary Erber 809 Forest Blvd. 1958, July 21
1027—1-2 46th Little League (Fairgrounds) circa 1950s
1028—1-2 Mr. Oliphant 3541 E. 10th, #3 1958, July 31
1029—1-6 Lucas Construction DePauw 1958, Aug. 5
1030 American Television Electronic School 1958, Aug. 28
1031 Daybert Ind. Co. 230 Vali. Court 1958, Aug. 28
1032—1-5 Port Charlotte (State Fair Booth) per Randy Allbright 1958, Aug. 28
1033—1-8 American Business Womens Assoc. (Marott) 1958, Sept. 21
1034—1-4 Lucas Construction (DePauw – Greencastle) 1958, Oct. 1
1035—1-2 Virginia Reed Beauty Salon (trip) 1958, Oct. 17
1036—1-4 Lucas Construction [Sigma Chi] 1958, Nov. 3
1037—1-4 Bowser Truck Lines (Foxworthy 1958, Nov. 6
1038—1-2 John Fesser 1958, Nov. 20
1039—1-4 McClarneys 1958, Dec. 11
1040—1-6 Betty (Portraits) 1958, Dec. 13
1041—1-2 McClarneys 1958, Dec. 15
1042—1-4 Indpls Newspapers (Phone Room) [Holiday Party]1958, Dec. 16
1043—1-2 McClarneys 1958, Dec. 17
1044—1-6 Paul and Lois Patterson (Portraits) 1959, Jan. 18
1045—1-2 Dave Hockett (Bldg.) 8600 E. Wash. 1959, Jan. 23
1046—1-2 David Gatewood Advertising 1959, Jan. 31
1047—1-4 Lucas Construction Purdue Univ. 1959, Feb. 2
1048 Portrait of Crawford 1959, Feb. 9
1049—1-7 Eastwood 7th 1959
1050—1-2 John Haly Auto Imports W. 16th and White River circa 1950s
1051 Kool Vent 4002 N. N. Jersey circa 1950s
1052 Kool Vent 4002 N. N. Jersey circa 1950s
1053—1-5 National Gypsum Co. 1959, Mar. 13
1054—1-3 American Business Womens Assoc. Severin Hotel 1959, Mar. 15
1055—1-6 American Business Womens Assoc. Indpls Athletic Club 1959, Apr. 21
1056—1-2 Wilson Oil Co. 4518 Franklin Rd. Lawrence Ray Wm. Sickle 1959, Apr. 25
1057—1-2 Maple Heights (E. 46th) Pics of House Buyers 1959, May 2
1058—1-2 Foxworthy Fords Truck sales award (watch) 1959, May 6
1059—1-10 Bill Flanagin Wedding 1959, May 15
1060—1-8 1959 Qualifying pics 1959
1061—1-3 C.T. Foxworthy Motor pictures at school circa 1950s
1062—1-3 Bradley Barbecue 1959, May 29
1063—1-8 “500” Race 1959, May 30
1064—1-4 C.T. Foxworthy Foxworthy Buildings 1959, June 2
1065—1-4 Harry Sheagley 1959, June 5
1066—1-8 V.L. Jones House and Yard 5212 Radner Rd. 1959, June 13
1067—1-2 Koolvent (sp?) 2750 Shelby – Before 4002 NN Jersey – After 1959, June 19
1068—1-3 V.L. Jones 5212 Radner Rd. Yard Pics 1959, July 2
1069—1-6 46th St. Little League Team Pics 1959, July 6
1070—1-4 Merkle – Randall Bagot (Grill Winners) 1959, Aug. 9
1071—1-2 Stanley Smith 86th and College Church Interior Shots 1959, Sept. 1
1072—1-2 Lucas Construction Lafayette – Greencastle 1959, Sept. 1
1073—1-4 Howard Hutches Essig House Rm. 1530 1959, Sept. 15
1074—1-14 Holliday Park Realty Houses and People 1959, Sept. 17
1075—1-11 Maple Heights Inside and Outside shots of model home 1959, Sept. 18
1076—1-2 Stanley Smith Plasterers 86 and College Church 1959, Sept. 22
1077—1-11 Maple Heights (Stanley Herman) water, plants, houses, streams 1959, Oct. 7
1078—1-4 Foxworthy for Fords Display 1959, Oct. 8
1079—1-3 Jones and Maley Truck, Car wreck Bldg and damage 1959, Oct. 8
1080—1-2 McKinley Metal Products 4530 N. Keystone 1959, Oct. 30
1081—1-2 Harold E. Wright Carters Lake Forest Subdivision 1959, Oct. 14
1082—1-7 Maple Heights 5615 E. 46th Stanley Herman 1959, Nov. 10
1084—1-4 National Gypsum Co. Vic Horton 1959, Dec. 15
1085—1-4 Maple Heights Stanley Herman Pics of houses 1959, Dec. 16
1086—1-3 Interim Church at 86th and College No picture (Dead flash batteries) 1959, Dec. 18
1087—1-3 Sofar Sales, Inc. O.O. (Mac) McKinley 1959, Dec. 18
1088—1-7 Portraits for Charlotte New Palastine 1960, Jan. 5
1089—1-2 [5,000,000 plus] 1960, Jan. 17
1090—1-4 Bob Harley Pics of wrecked car and mug shot 1960, Jan. 26
1091—1-7 Lathing [sp?] and Plasterers League Awards 1960, Jan. 28
1092—1-8 Sherll Fick 1960, Mar. 12
1093—1-2 Mrs. Weatherly 1505 Haynes (Raneswood) [Sp?]1960, Mar. 12
1094—1-2 Church Foundation 62nd and Oxford for Bob Little 1960, Mar. 13
1095—1-2 Sunday School Children for Bob Little 1960, Mar. 16
1096—1-15 Eastwood Junior High 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Freshman Class (9th) 1959-60 1960, Apr. 5
1097—1-14 Ruth Cronnon’s Daughters wedding circa May 1960
1098—1-4 Sandy Fick Portraits circa 1960
1099—1-2 Ted Noe 617 E. 38th St. Sunday School Group circa 1960
Box 3. Negatives, 1960s
Negative # Title Date
1100—1-15 Truss Mfg. Co. circa 1960
1101—1-5 American Business Womens Assoc. circa 1960
1102—1-2 American Lumberman Richard Douglas circa 1960
1103—1-10 Don Wheeler Portraits 1960, Nov. 19
1104—1-4 E.D. Stebbins State Awards Presentation 1961, Apr. 4
1105—1-2 Mat Cullevern (sp?) 1 each 8x10 1961, Apr. 29
1106—1-2 Sunday School Pics for Ted Noe 617 E. 38th St. 1961, June 21
1107—1-11 Prestons Food Market 1962, Apr. 3
1108—1-4 Pics for May House Pics 1962, Apr. 11
1109—1-10 American Bus. Womens Association 1962
1110—1-20 Don Williams “Twist” Party Pics 1962, May 26
1111—1-6 John L. Johnson 6130 N. Parker House Pics (color) 1962, June 9
1112—1-2 Sunday School Pics for Ted Noe 617 E. 38th St. 1962, June 20
[UN 1]—1-2 [Older man and woman at home] 1962, May 18
[UN 2]—1-10 1962 "500" Parade circa 1962, May
[UN 3]—1-10 Convertibles Unlimited, shot by Sheagley 1962, Sept. 12
[UN 4]—1-4 Randy's 1st Birthday Party circa 1962
[UN 5]—1-4 Margie Blumok [sp?], Pics of kitchen and Presentation circa 1963 at front door (cookbook award)
[UN 6] [Basketball court] circa 1964
[UN 7]—1-6 Winter onn Monitor Dr., Rocket Pics circa 1960s
[UN 8]—1-12 Family Pics, Butler Pics, Baby Pics circa 1960s
[UN 9]—1-4 Donnie and dates circa 1960s
[UN 10]—1-2 Bob Little circa 1960s
[UN 11]—1-3 Camera Club Poses circa 1960s
[UN 12]—1-8 [Sheagley family photos?] circa 1960s
[UN 13]—1-6 [Little league Senators] circa 1960s
[UN 14]—1-3 [Baby pictures] circa 1960s
[UN 15]—1-4 [Construction work] circa 1960s
[UN 16]—1-8 [Greenbriar on Stafford Lane] circa 1960s
OP001
Folder
1. Eastwood Junior High School, 7th grade class, 1958-1959. 3 images
2. Eastwood Junior High School, 7th grade class, 1958-1959. 3 images
3. Eastwood Junior High School, 7th grade class, 1959-1960. 3 images
4. Eastwood Junior High School, 8th grade class, 1959-1960. 3 images
5. Eastwood Junior High School, Freshman class, 1959-1960. 3 images
OPR001
Folder
1. Indianapolis 500, 1958-1959. 3 images
2. U.S. historic sites, circa 1950s. 3 images
3. Outdoor scenes, circa 1950s. 3 images
4. Outdoor scenes, circa 1950s. 3 images
Folder 1. American Business Women's Association, 1958
2. American Business Women's Association, 1958
3. American Business Women's Association, 1958
4. American Business Women's Association, 1958
5. American Business Women's Association, 1958
6. American Business Women's Association, 1958
7. American Business Women's Association, 1958
8. American Business Women's Association, 1958
9. Indianapolis 500, 1956
10. Indianapolis 500, 1957
11. Indianapolis 500, 1958
12. Indianapolis 500, 1959
13. Indianapolis 500, 1950s
14. Indianapolis 500, 1960
15. Harry Sheagley portrait, circa 1950s
Box 2. Negatives, 1958-1960
Negative # Title Date
1001—1-2 Bob Sprinkle 1958, Jan. 26
1002—1-4 Lucas Construction W. 62nd 1958, Jan. 28
1003—1-3 Lucas Construction, Bradley Barbecue 1958, Jan. 30
1004—1-6 Charles Lucas (portraits) 1958, Feb. 15
1005—1-2 Lucas Construction, Bradley Barbecue 1958, Feb. 21
1006—1-2 Lucas Construction, W. 62nd Warehouse 1958, Feb. 22
1007—1-5 Eastwood Junior High Majorettes 1958, Mar. 1
1008—1-2 Lucas Construction circa 1958
1009—1-6 Business Women's Association circa 1950s
1010—1-6 Forworthy (airplane) circa 1950s
1011—1-6 Virginia Reed portraits circa 1950s
1012 Royal Book and Mag, 160 N. Illinois circa 1950s
1013—1-7 Culligan Water Softener circa 1950s
1014—1-11 Business Womens Assoc. (Marott Hotel) circa 1950s
1015—1-3 Lucas Construction circa 1950s
1016—1-7 Bud Morley circa 1950s
1017—1-10 Wm. Oliver Wedding circa 1950s
1018—1-2 Lucas Construction 62nd St. Warehouse circa 1950s
1019—1-4 46th St. Little League circa 1950s
1020—1-2 John Fesser used car lot circa 1950s
1021—1-2 Lucas Construction Bell Telephone 1958, June 6
1022—1-2 Glick/42nd and Sheridan 1958, June 18
1023—1-2 151st Inf. Co. D 1958, June 22
1024—1-2 Mr. Oliphant 1958, June 23
1025—1-6 Lucas Construction 1958, July 1
1026—1-2 Mary Erber 809 Forest Blvd. 1958, July 21
1027—1-2 46th Little League (Fairgrounds) circa 1950s
1028—1-2 Mr. Oliphant 3541 E. 10th, #3 1958, July 31
1029—1-6 Lucas Construction DePauw 1958, Aug. 5
1030 American Television Electronic School 1958, Aug. 28
1031 Daybert Ind. Co. 230 Vali. Court 1958, Aug. 28
1032—1-5 Port Charlotte (State Fair Booth) per Randy Allbright 1958, Aug. 28
1033—1-8 American Business Womens Assoc. (Marott) 1958, Sept. 21
1034—1-4 Lucas Construction (DePauw – Greencastle) 1958, Oct. 1
1035—1-2 Virginia Reed Beauty Salon (trip) 1958, Oct. 17
1036—1-4 Lucas Construction [Sigma Chi] 1958, Nov. 3
1037—1-4 Bowser Truck Lines (Foxworthy 1958, Nov. 6
1038—1-2 John Fesser 1958, Nov. 20
1039—1-4 McClarneys 1958, Dec. 11
1040—1-6 Betty (Portraits) 1958, Dec. 13
1041—1-2 McClarneys 1958, Dec. 15
1042—1-4 Indpls Newspapers (Phone Room) [Holiday Party]1958, Dec. 16
1043—1-2 McClarneys 1958, Dec. 17
1044—1-6 Paul and Lois Patterson (Portraits) 1959, Jan. 18
1045—1-2 Dave Hockett (Bldg.) 8600 E. Wash. 1959, Jan. 23
1046—1-2 David Gatewood Advertising 1959, Jan. 31
1047—1-4 Lucas Construction Purdue Univ. 1959, Feb. 2
1048 Portrait of Crawford 1959, Feb. 9
1049—1-7 Eastwood 7th 1959
1050—1-2 John Haly Auto Imports W. 16th and White River circa 1950s
1051 Kool Vent 4002 N. N. Jersey circa 1950s
1052 Kool Vent 4002 N. N. Jersey circa 1950s
1053—1-5 National Gypsum Co. 1959, Mar. 13
1054—1-3 American Business Womens Assoc. Severin Hotel 1959, Mar. 15
1055—1-6 American Business Womens Assoc. Indpls Athletic Club 1959, Apr. 21
1056—1-2 Wilson Oil Co. 4518 Franklin Rd. Lawrence Ray Wm. Sickle 1959, Apr. 25
1057—1-2 Maple Heights (E. 46th) Pics of House Buyers 1959, May 2
1058—1-2 Foxworthy Fords Truck sales award (watch) 1959, May 6
1059—1-10 Bill Flanagin Wedding 1959, May 15
1060—1-8 1959 Qualifying pics 1959
1061—1-3 C.T. Foxworthy Motor pictures at school circa 1950s
1062—1-3 Bradley Barbecue 1959, May 29
1063—1-8 “500” Race 1959, May 30
1064—1-4 C.T. Foxworthy Foxworthy Buildings 1959, June 2
1065—1-4 Harry Sheagley 1959, June 5
1066—1-8 V.L. Jones House and Yard 5212 Radner Rd. 1959, June 13
1067—1-2 Koolvent (sp?) 2750 Shelby – Before 4002 NN Jersey – After 1959, June 19
1068—1-3 V.L. Jones 5212 Radner Rd. Yard Pics 1959, July 2
1069—1-6 46th St. Little League Team Pics 1959, July 6
1070—1-4 Merkle – Randall Bagot (Grill Winners) 1959, Aug. 9
1071—1-2 Stanley Smith 86th and College Church Interior Shots 1959, Sept. 1
1072—1-2 Lucas Construction Lafayette – Greencastle 1959, Sept. 1
1073—1-4 Howard Hutches Essig House Rm. 1530 1959, Sept. 15
1074—1-14 Holliday Park Realty Houses and People 1959, Sept. 17
1075—1-11 Maple Heights Inside and Outside shots of model home 1959, Sept. 18
1076—1-2 Stanley Smith Plasterers 86 and College Church 1959, Sept. 22
1077—1-11 Maple Heights (Stanley Herman) water, plants, houses, streams 1959, Oct. 7
1078—1-4 Foxworthy for Fords Display 1959, Oct. 8
1079—1-3 Jones and Maley Truck, Car wreck Bldg and damage 1959, Oct. 8
1080—1-2 McKinley Metal Products 4530 N. Keystone 1959, Oct. 30
1081—1-2 Harold E. Wright Carters Lake Forest Subdivision 1959, Oct. 14
1082—1-7 Maple Heights 5615 E. 46th Stanley Herman 1959, Nov. 10
1084—1-4 National Gypsum Co. Vic Horton 1959, Dec. 15
1085—1-4 Maple Heights Stanley Herman Pics of houses 1959, Dec. 16
1086—1-3 Interim Church at 86th and College No picture (Dead flash batteries) 1959, Dec. 18
1087—1-3 Sofar Sales, Inc. O.O. (Mac) McKinley 1959, Dec. 18
1088—1-7 Portraits for Charlotte New Palastine 1960, Jan. 5
1089—1-2 [5,000,000 plus] 1960, Jan. 17
1090—1-4 Bob Harley Pics of wrecked car and mug shot 1960, Jan. 26
1091—1-7 Lathing [sp?] and Plasterers League Awards 1960, Jan. 28
1092—1-8 Sherll Fick 1960, Mar. 12
1093—1-2 Mrs. Weatherly 1505 Haynes (Raneswood) [Sp?]1960, Mar. 12
1094—1-2 Church Foundation 62nd and Oxford for Bob Little 1960, Mar. 13
1095—1-2 Sunday School Children for Bob Little 1960, Mar. 16
1096—1-15 Eastwood Junior High 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Freshman Class (9th) 1959-60 1960, Apr. 5
1097—1-14 Ruth Cronnon’s Daughters wedding circa May 1960
1098—1-4 Sandy Fick Portraits circa 1960
1099—1-2 Ted Noe 617 E. 38th St. Sunday School Group circa 1960
Box 3. Negatives, 1960s
Negative # Title Date
1100—1-15 Truss Mfg. Co. circa 1960
1101—1-5 American Business Womens Assoc. circa 1960
1102—1-2 American Lumberman Richard Douglas circa 1960
1103—1-10 Don Wheeler Portraits 1960, Nov. 19
1104—1-4 E.D. Stebbins State Awards Presentation 1961, Apr. 4
1105—1-2 Mat Cullevern (sp?) 1 each 8x10 1961, Apr. 29
1106—1-2 Sunday School Pics for Ted Noe 617 E. 38th St. 1961, June 21
1107—1-11 Prestons Food Market 1962, Apr. 3
1108—1-4 Pics for May House Pics 1962, Apr. 11
1109—1-10 American Bus. Womens Association 1962
1110—1-20 Don Williams “Twist” Party Pics 1962, May 26
1111—1-6 John L. Johnson 6130 N. Parker House Pics (color) 1962, June 9
1112—1-2 Sunday School Pics for Ted Noe 617 E. 38th St. 1962, June 20
[UN 1]—1-2 [Older man and woman at home] 1962, May 18
[UN 2]—1-10 1962 "500" Parade circa 1962, May
[UN 3]—1-10 Convertibles Unlimited, shot by Sheagley 1962, Sept. 12
[UN 4]—1-4 Randy's 1st Birthday Party circa 1962
[UN 5]—1-4 Margie Blumok [sp?], Pics of kitchen and Presentation circa 1963 at front door (cookbook award)
[UN 6] [Basketball court] circa 1964
[UN 7]—1-6 Winter onn Monitor Dr., Rocket Pics circa 1960s
[UN 8]—1-12 Family Pics, Butler Pics, Baby Pics circa 1960s
[UN 9]—1-4 Donnie and dates circa 1960s
[UN 10]—1-2 Bob Little circa 1960s
[UN 11]—1-3 Camera Club Poses circa 1960s
[UN 12]—1-8 [Sheagley family photos?] circa 1960s
[UN 13]—1-6 [Little league Senators] circa 1960s
[UN 14]—1-3 [Baby pictures] circa 1960s
[UN 15]—1-4 [Construction work] circa 1960s
[UN 16]—1-8 [Greenbriar on Stafford Lane] circa 1960s
OP001
Folder
1. Eastwood Junior High School, 7th grade class, 1958-1959. 3 images
2. Eastwood Junior High School, 7th grade class, 1958-1959. 3 images
3. Eastwood Junior High School, 7th grade class, 1959-1960. 3 images
4. Eastwood Junior High School, 8th grade class, 1959-1960. 3 images
5. Eastwood Junior High School, Freshman class, 1959-1960. 3 images
OPR001
Folder
1. Indianapolis 500, 1958-1959. 3 images
2. U.S. historic sites, circa 1950s. 3 images
3. Outdoor scenes, circa 1950s. 3 images
4. Outdoor scenes, circa 1950s. 3 images
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed by Elizabeth M. Wilkinson during March 2006. Finding aid revised by Bethany Fiechter on 2015/11/04. EAD finding aid completed by Bethany Fiechter on 2018/05/14.
Creator
- Sheagley, Harry, 1919-1992 (Person)
- Title
- Harry Sheagley photograph collection
- 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
