Paul M. Ross "Indiana" manuscript
Collection — Folder: S1812
Identifier: S1812
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a typewritten copy of the manuscript "Indiana" by Paul M. Ross. Written in 1947 while Ross served as executive director of the Indiana Department of Commerce and Public Relations, the manuscript presents information about the state regarding a variety of topics: physical characteristics, cities, population, natural resources, state parks and public lands, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, banking, state government, local government, education, and history. There are a few handwritten notes with updated numbers regarding the state parks and forests from 1950.
Dates
- 1947-1950
Creator
- Ross, Paul M., 1905-1957 (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 / Historical
Paul Menzies Ross was born in Indianapolis on September 2, 1905 to Roy and Anna Ross. He was a graduate of Butler University and worked for many years in the newspaper business as a reporter and managing editor for The Clearwater Sun (FL), as manager of research and public relations for the Indianapolis News, and as Statehouse and political reporter for the Indianapolis Star. During World War II, he worked as acting publicity director at Butler University and was director of publicity for the Marion County, Indiana War Finance Committee and assistant director of publicity for the Indiana War Finance Committee. Following the war, he served as executive director of the Indiana Department of Commerce and Public Relations during the administration of Governor Ralph F. Gates and later as executive director of the Indianapolis and English foundations. He passed away at the age of 51 on August 19, 1957.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. “Paul Menzies Ross.” Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Accessed November 15, 2018. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/.
“Paul Ross Succumbs; Foundations Director.” Indianapolis Star (IN), August 20, 1957.
Ross, Paul M. The State Capital Goes to the People. 1946.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. “Paul Menzies Ross.” Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Accessed November 15, 2018. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/.
“Paul Ross Succumbs; Foundations Director.” Indianapolis Star (IN), August 20, 1957.
Ross, Paul M. The State Capital Goes to the People. 1946.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The manuscript in this collection is organized 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 completed 2018/11/16 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2018/11/16 by Laura Eliason.
Creator
- Ross, Paul M., 1905-1957 (Person)
- Title
- Paul M. Ross "Indiana" manuscript
- 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
