Dwight D. Eisenhower in Indianapolis photographs
Collection — Folder: SP068
Identifier: SP068
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs, mostly photographed by Foster Photos and a couple from the Indianapolis Star staff photographers, from visits Dwight D. Eisenhower made to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1952 and 1954.
Dates
- 1952/09/09, 1954/10/15
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
Dwight. D. Eisenhower visited Indianapolis on September 9, 1952 to celebrate "Ike's Day" as part of a political rally as the Republican candidate for president of the United States. He spoke at the Butler Fieldhouse, after visiting Eli Lilly and Co. and the Indiana Republican county headquarters.
Eisenhower visited the city again 2 years later as president on October 15, 1954.
Sources:
"President Gets Birthday Cake." Indianapolis Star, October 19, 1954, 1, 11.
"Today Is Ike's Day." Indianapolis Star, September 9, 1952, 1.
"Tomorrow Proclaimed 'Ike Day' as Welcome Readied for General." Indianapolis Star, September 8, 1952, 1.
Eisenhower visited the city again 2 years later as president on October 15, 1954.
Sources:
"President Gets Birthday Cake." Indianapolis Star, October 19, 1954, 1, 11.
"Today Is Ike's Day." Indianapolis Star, September 9, 1952, 1.
"Tomorrow Proclaimed 'Ike Day' as Welcome Readied for General." Indianapolis Star, September 8, 1952, 1.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
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 2021/10/12 by Brittany Kropf. EAD finding aid 2021/10/12 by Brittany Kropf.
- Title
- Dwight D. Eisenhower in Indianapolis photographs
- 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
