Ralph F. Gates collection
Collection — Folder: S0506
Identifier: S0506
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a message sent to the Educational Conference at Indiana University by the Governor of Indiana, Ralph Gates. In the message, Governor Gates addresses the end of World War II and the implementation of the Educational Conference being held to study and discuss the world in the aftermath of the war.
Dates
- 1945/09/15
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
Ralph Gates was born on February 24, 1893 in Columbia City, Indiana to Benton and Alice (Fesler) Gates. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan. After graduation, he returned to Columbia City to join his father’s law practice. On August 8, 1917, he entered the U.S. Naval Reserve as Ensign and served during World War I. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant and was head of the U.S. Navy air station in LeCroisic, France. Following the war, he married Helene Edwards, with whom he had two children, Robert and Patricia. Gates served as Governor of Indiana from 1945 to 1949. He became the first Republican Governor of Indiana since 1928. In 1961, he left politics behind to focus on his law career. Gates died July 28, 1978.
Sources:
Information found within collection.
“GOP without Gates.” The Hammond Times. June 5, 1961. Access April 8, 2013. http://www.newspaperarcive.com
Ancestry.com. “Ralph Fesler Gates." U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Accessed April 8, 2013. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Sources:
Information found within collection.
“GOP without Gates.” The Hammond Times. June 5, 1961. Access April 8, 2013. http://www.newspaperarcive.com
Ancestry.com. “Ralph Fesler Gates." U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Accessed April 8, 2013. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection contains one item.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a records transfer from the Indiana Division.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2013/04 by Erica Sgroi. EAD finding aid created 2013/04 by Erica Sgroi.
Creator
- Title
- Ralph F. Gates 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:
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
