Leo Baumann collection
Collection
Identifier: L263
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, convention programs, yearbooks, directories, publications, calendars, financial papers, contracts and other legal documents, and newspaper clippings from Leo Baumann and the International Typographical Union and Indianapolis Typographical Union No. 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana and the United States, ranging from 1927 to 1975 and undated, regarding Baumann's life, career, and work in professional associations. There is also his daugher Helen Baumann's school compositions and writings.
There is also an oversize collection of Baumann's papers, 1948-1974 (OB172).
There is also an oversize collection of Baumann's papers, 1948-1974 (OB172).
Dates
- 1927-1975, undated
Creator
- Baumann, Leo, 1895-1976 (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
Leo Sebastian Baumann was born to Albert and Rosa (Horn) Baumann on September 23, 1895 in Indianapolis, Indiana He was the sixth of eight children, including Albert, Mary, Carl J., John F., Louis, Frank, and Anna. Baumann married Catherine Schulhoff, with whom he had three daughters: Barbara, Anna C., and Helen Rose. He served in the United States Army from September 4, 1918 to January 28, 1919 and worked as a linotype operator and printer. Baumann was a member of the Indianapolis Typographical Union No. 1, serving as its president for 14 years, and also secretary of the Indianapolis Allied Printing Trades Council for same amount of time. Additionally, he served on the board of appeal for the state of Indiana, and the Selective Service System, Southern Judicial District for 22 years, serving as president and secretary during that time. Baumann retired in 1961. He died on December 18, 1976 and was buried in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Indianapolis.
Sources:
Items within the collection.
Ancestry.com. "Leo Baumann." 1900 United States Federal Census. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Leo Baumann." 1910 United States Federal Census. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Leo Baumann." 1930 United Stated Federal Census. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Leo Baumann." 1940 United States Federal Census. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Leo Baumann." Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Leo S. Baumann." U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Leo Baumann." U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Leo Sebastian Baumann." U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
"Leo S. Baumann." Obituary. Indianapolis Star, December 20, 1976, 42.
Sources:
Items within the collection.
Ancestry.com. "Leo Baumann." 1900 United States Federal Census. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Leo Baumann." 1910 United States Federal Census. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Leo Baumann." 1930 United Stated Federal Census. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Leo Baumann." 1940 United States Federal Census. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Leo Baumann." Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Leo S. Baumann." U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Leo Baumann." U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Leo Sebastian Baumann." U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Accessed July 20, 2016. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
"Leo S. Baumann." Obituary. Indianapolis Star, December 20, 1976, 42.
Extent
1.05 Cubic Feet (3 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize 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 from Mrs. Leo Baumann on 1979/08/30.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2016/07/20 by Edythe Huffman. EAD finding aid created 2016/07/20 by Edythe Huffman. EAD finding aid revised 2021/09/08 by Lauren Patton; 2024/19/09 by Brittany Kropf.
- International Typographical Union
- Arsenal Technical High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)
- Baumann, Helen
- Business records
- Certificates
- Congresses and conventions
- Education
- High schools
- High schools -- Indiana
- Indianapolis Typographical Union (Indianapolis, Ind.)
- Labor unions
- Labor unions -- Indiana
- Pamphlets
- Printing -- Indiana
- Printing as a trade
- Programs
- Typography
- Yearbooks
Creator
- Baumann, Leo, 1895-1976 (Person)
- Title
- Leo Baumann 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
