Robert D. Coleman oral history
Collection — Folder: OH022
Identifier: OH022
Scope and Contents
The collection contains one transcript and 3 cassettes of three oral history interviews with Robert Davis Coleman, conducted by his daughter, Mary Jane Meeker during January 1-9, 1979. During the first interview, Coleman discusses his childhood (p. 1-38). The second interview continues the discussion of his childhood. He also discusses his parents and extended family, his father’s law practice, and his own early years as a lawyer (p. 39-73). During the third interview, Coleman tells about his father’s family; the Riverside Amusement Park; trips with his wife, Phyllis; his first horse; and how he came to live at 8110 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis (p. 74-111).
Dates
- 1979/01/02-1979/01/09
Creator
- Coleman, Robert Davis, 1898-1981 (Interviewee, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Literary rights, including copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their legal heirs and assigns. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts. The publisher must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.
Biographical Note
Robert Davis Coleman was born on December 21, 1898, in Indianapolis, Indiana. His parents were Lewis Austin, also a lawyer, and Maggie Alice (Davis) Coleman. He was graduated from Indiana University with an A.B. (1921) and Harvard Law School with an LL.B. (1924). He was admitted to the Indiana bar in 1924. On August 5, 1925, Coleman married Mary Phyllis Clarke of Cadillac, Michigan. They had two children, Mary Jane and Richard C. In addition to his law career, he served on a number of boards of directors including the Bankers Trust Company (1942-1956); Fidelity Bank and Trust Company (1956-1959); and Riverside Amusement Park (1934-1970). Coleman also served as Deputy Prosecutor of Marion County, Indiana (1930-1934). He died on September 2, 1981.
Source:
Hawkins, Hubert H. and Robert R. McClarren. Indiana Lives. Hopkinsville, KY: Historical Record Association, 1967.
Source:
Hawkins, Hubert H. and Robert R. McClarren. Indiana Lives. Hopkinsville, KY: Historical Record Association, 1967.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 transcript, 3 audio cassette tapes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by format.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processed and finding aid created 2006/05 by Christina Baich. Finding aid revised 2015/11/16 by Edythe Huffman. EAD finding aid revised 2020/04/15 by Brittany Kropf.
Creator
- Coleman, Robert Davis, 1898-1981 (Interviewee, Person)
- Meeker, Mary Jane (Interviewer, Person)
- Title
- Robert D. Coleman oral history
- 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
