Indiana Society of Chicago collection
Collection — Folder: S1583
Identifier: S1583
Scope and Contents
There are three items in this collection: (1) card listing 1939-1940 officers; (2) letter dated November 7, 1939, from Chester W. Cleveland, secretary of the Indiana Society, to Christopher B. Coleman; and (3) an Application for Membership. The letter invited Mr. Coleman to join the Society and attend the 28th annual dinner in the Palmer House on December 16. At the dinner, the cadets of Culver Military Academy and the Purdue University Glee Club would be performing. The guest of honor was Honorable Paul V. McNutt. Irene Dunne, screen star, was the only female guest. The attendance at the dinner was limited to 600 and cost $12.50. The annual dues were $7.50.
Dates
- 1939
Creator
- Indiana Society of Chicago (Organization)
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
Chester W. Cleveland was the secretary of the Indiana Society of Chicago, located at 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, in 1939. The Society was organized in 1905. Membership was "restricted to those Hoosiers who have gained prominence and distinction in one field or another."
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection of three items is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aids completed 2018/9/20 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
Creator
- Indiana Society of Chicago (Organization)
- Title
- Indiana Society of Chicago 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
