U.S.S. Indiana ribbons
Collection — Folder: S3001
Identifier: S3001
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two ribbons from the hats of sailors onboard the U.S.S. Indiana, probably ranging in date from 1893 to 1919.
Dates
- undated
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
These ribbons are likely from the first U.S.S. Indiana, which was one of the newest American battleships in the late 19th century, authorized in 1890. It saw action both in the Spanish-American War and World War I. Naval cap ribbons were worn during the Spanish-American War on sailors' hats.
Source:
The Spanish American War Centennial Website. Created in 1996. Accessed December 10, 2016. http://www.spanamwar.com.
Source:
The Spanish American War Centennial Website. Created in 1996. Accessed December 10, 2016. http://www.spanamwar.com.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of one item.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mrs. Elsie Reinert on 1983/08/25.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2016/12/10 by Lauren Patton. EAD finding aid created 2016/12/10 by Lauren Patton.
- Title
- U.S.S. Indiana ribbons
- 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
