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Arthur B. Carr collection

 Collection — Folder: S0227
Identifier: S0227

Scope and Contents

This is the three-page typed retirement speech given by Arthur B. Carr on June 1, 1942, at the Athletic Club luncheon upon his retirement from 16 years as director of the Indianapolis Children’s Museum. There is also a one-page statement by Miss Faye Henley, Secretary of the Board of Trustees. Miss Henley’s typed statement has no date but it is assumed the paper was read at the same June 1, 1942 retirement lunch at the Indianapolis Athletic Club.

Dates

  • 1942

Creator

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

Arthur B. Carr served as director of the Indianapolis Children’s Museum for 16 years, since it started in 1925. Mrs. Grace Golden was executive secretary for the past 14 years.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

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 by C. B. Coleman during June 1942.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing and finding aid completed by Nikki Stoddard Schofield during June 2013. EAD finding aid completed by Bethany Fiechter on 2018/05/11.
Title
Arthur B. Carr collection
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
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Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
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