Otto Ray collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1098
Scope and Contents
This collection includes personal correspondence, articles, and legislation regarding the Indianapolis Humane Society, the Dog Pound, and cruelty to animals, ranging from February 1967-July 1972. Also included is Sheriff Otto Ray's book titled "A Report on the Breakdown of Law and Order" and a 106 page typed autobiography.
Dates
- 1967-1972
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
Otto Ray, a native of Indianapolis, was a city councilman, a captain in the Indianapolis Police Department, Sheriff of Marion County, and investigator for the Humane Society. He became a member of the Humane Society of Indianapolis in 1912 when he was 24 years old, and operated the animal shelter at 7929 North Michigan Road for 25 years. He fought to keep the Dog Pound and the Humane Society as separate entities.
Extent
0.02 Cubic Feet (2 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Otto Ray on 1968/12/23.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed 2015/01/22 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
- Title
- Otto Ray 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
