State flag collection
Collection — Folder: S2107
Identifier: S2107
Scope and Contents
This collection includes one, 9 x 12" Indiana state flag.
Dates
- circa 1917-2000s
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
The Indiana State Flag was adopted in 1917 as part of the state's centennial celebration flag design contest, the design winner was Paul Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana. The torch in the center represents liberty and enlightenment, the rays illustrate how far their influence can reach, the 19 stars represent the colonies admitted to the Union prior to Indiana and the one above the torch represents Indiana, the 19th state.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection 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 completed 2014/05/02 by Danielle Adams. EAD finding aid created 2014/05/02 by Danielle Adams.
- Title
- State flag 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
