Robert K. Kyle collection
Collection
Identifier: L312
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, papers, ephemera, personal and published writings, scrapbooks, clippings, and photographs from Robert K. Kyle in Bourbon, Culver, Indianapolis, and other places in Indiana ranging from 1912 to 1979, regarding his family, interests, and career in journalism, newspaper editing, and civil service with the Indiana Department of Conservation. The subject files often include essays or articles written by Kyle on the topic.
There are also blueprints for the home of Robert K. Kyle and an Indianapolis Press Club award from 1974 (OBC090).
There are also blueprints for the home of Robert K. Kyle and an Indianapolis Press Club award from 1974 (OBC090).
Dates
- 1912-1979
Creator
- Kyle, Robert K., 1898-1979 (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
Robert K. Kyle was born to David M. and Edith Adel (Keller) Kyle on August 11, 1898 in Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana. Beginning in 1921, Kyle began hist journalism career at the Indianapolis News in 1921 and worked for multiple papers in New York. In 1925, he worked as a publicist for First National Pictures, which was absorbed by Warner Brothers in 1928. His position there led to his involvement with the Scopes Monkey Trial and temporary employment with Hearst newspapers to cover the trial. After the 1928 merger with Warner Brothers, Kyle worked for Fox Motion Picture Company as a script writer before returning to Indiana and held various newspaper positions in Mishawaka, Culver, South Bend, and Indianapolis, including copy editor, news editor, advertising, and copy reader. Kyle eventually became an editor for the Indianapolis Star and would frequently write about Indiana politics.
He married Mildred E. Busart, a school teacher, on April 23, 1938 in Marion County, Indiana. The couple moved to Culver, Indiana by 1938. Kyle also handled several political publicity campaigns, including Glen Hillis for governor, James E. Emmert for attorney general and judge. Kyle also served as the head of the Indiana Department of Conservation. Mildred E. Kyle died on May 18, 1976 in Plymouth, Indiana. Robert K. Kyle died on April 20, 1979 in Plymouth and was buried in Culver Masonic Cemetery in Culver.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "Mildred E. Kyle." Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Accessed March 29, 2021. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Robert K. Kyle." 1900-1940 United States Federal Censuses. Accessed March 29, 2021. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Robert K. Kyle." Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Accessed March 29, 2021. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Robert K. Kyle." Marion County, Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1925-2012. Accessed March 29, 2021. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Findagrave.com. "Robert K. Kyle." Find a Grave Memorial. Accessed Decmber 31, 2024. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/251004775/robert_k_kyle.
He married Mildred E. Busart, a school teacher, on April 23, 1938 in Marion County, Indiana. The couple moved to Culver, Indiana by 1938. Kyle also handled several political publicity campaigns, including Glen Hillis for governor, James E. Emmert for attorney general and judge. Kyle also served as the head of the Indiana Department of Conservation. Mildred E. Kyle died on May 18, 1976 in Plymouth, Indiana. Robert K. Kyle died on April 20, 1979 in Plymouth and was buried in Culver Masonic Cemetery in Culver.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "Mildred E. Kyle." Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Accessed March 29, 2021. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Robert K. Kyle." 1900-1940 United States Federal Censuses. Accessed March 29, 2021. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Robert K. Kyle." Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Accessed March 29, 2021. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Robert K. Kyle." Marion County, Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1925-2012. Accessed March 29, 2021. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Findagrave.com. "Robert K. Kyle." Find a Grave Memorial. Accessed Decmber 31, 2024. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/251004775/robert_k_kyle.
Extent
2.06 Cubic Feet (3 manuscript boxes, 2 custom boxes, 1 large 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.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Photographs processed 2011/08 by Treva L. Nally. Collection processing completed 2016/03/15 by Patrick Ridout. EAD finding aid created 2016/03/15 by Patrick Ridout. EAD finding aid revised 2021/03/29 by Brittany Kropf; 2021/10/28 by Lauren Patton. Collection reprocessing completed 2024/12/31 by Brittany Kropf. EAD finding aid revised 2024/12/31 by Brittany Kropf.
- Ade, George, 1866-1944
- Alcohol -- Indiana -- Law and legislation -- 20th century
- Bourbon (Ind.)
- Brewing
- Claypool Hotel (Indianapolis, Ind.)
- Clippings
- Correspondence
- Culver (Ind.)
- Ephemera
- Fairs
- Indiana -- Politics and government
- Indiana -- Politics and government -- 20th century
- Journalism
- Journalists
- Kyle family
- Kyle, Robert K., 1898-1979
- Lake Maxinkuckee (Ind.)
- Newspaper editors -- Indiana
- Newspapers
- Newspapers -- Sections, columns, etc.
- Photographs
- Politics and government
- Poultry industry
- Ribbons
- Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916
- Scrapbooks
- State trees
- Writing
Creator
- Kyle, Robert K., 1898-1979 (Person)
- Title
- Robert K. Kyle 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
