John B. Vorhies collection
Collection
Identifier: L170
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, receipts, postcards, invitations, bank books, and poll books from John B. Vorhies and son, Dow, in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana ranging from 1882 to 1933 regarding personal matters, local Democratic politics, and business matters (payment of bills, etc.).
Dates
- 1882-1933
Creator
- Vorhies, John B. (Compiler, 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
John B. Vorhies was born in 1827. A farmer and carpenter, Vorhies settled in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana in 1871. John married Lucinda Lemasters in Marion County on November 22, 1871. The couple had one son named Dow W. Vorhies. John and Lucinda purchase land on Bluff Road between Troy Avenue and Sumner Street. Dow resided at the family farm until his death in 1939.
Extent
0.3 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically by format.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2015/03/30 by Brent Abercrombie. EAD finding aid created 2015/03/30 by Brent Abercrombie.
Creator
- Vorhies, John B. (Compiler, Person)
- Title
- John B. Vorhies 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