Indiana sesquicentennial medal
Collection — Folder: S1020
Identifier: S1020
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a medal from 1966 regarding Indiana's sesquicentennial.
Dates
- 1966
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.
Historical Note
Indiana's sesquicentennial took place in 1966, celebrating 150 years of statehood. Institutions, organizations and citizens from around the state celebrated Indiana history and it's bright future. The item in this collection is an example of an unofficial medal produced to commemorate the state's sesquicentennial celebrations. The official state sesquicentennial medal was designed by Hoosier artist, Warner Williams and came in four models: $25 and $10 silver pieces available in limited quantities and $4 and $1 bronze pieces with unlimited availability. The unofficial medals, like the collection item, were also sold for $1 a piece.
Sources:
Buck, Jim. "Medal is Not Official for Sesquicentennial." Indianapolis Star, January 9, 1966.
"Genuine Sesqui Medallions Here." The Daily Banner (Greencastle, IN), April 8, 1966.
Sources:
Buck, Jim. "Medal is Not Official for Sesquicentennial." Indianapolis Star, January 9, 1966.
"Genuine Sesqui Medallions Here." The Daily Banner (Greencastle, IN), April 8, 1966.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single item.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Bethany Fiechter on 2016/09/21.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed and EAD finding aid created 2017/08/29 by Kristin Lee.
- Title
- Indiana sesquicentennial medal
- 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
