Indiana state parks photograph album pages
Collection — Folder: SP167
Identifier: SP167
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two pages with 6 black-and-white photographs from three Indiana state parks--Brown County State Park in Nashville, Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton, and Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell--during the mid-20th century.
Dates
- circa 1930-circa 1950
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
"Nicknamed the “Little Smokies” because of the area’s resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Brown County encompasses nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges and fog-shrouded ravines. Glaciers from the most recent ice ages stopped short of the “hills o’ Brown,” but their meltwaters helped create the narrow ridges, steep slopes and deep gullies of Brown County State Park. Indiana’s largest park is a traditional fall color hot spot, with nearly 20 miles of tree-lined roads and many scenic vistas overlooking miles of uninterrupted forestland."
Excerpt from: Indiana Department of Natural Resources. "Brown County State Park." Indiana State Parks. Accessed April 28, 2022. https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/brown-county-state-park.
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"Indiana Dunes consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic, and unique Hoosier landscape. It lies at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County and includes more than three miles of beautiful beach along Lake Michigan’s southern shore. In the early 1900s scientists, recreationists, and nature enthusiasts, recognizing the value and potential of the Indiana dunes area, fought to have the region preserved. As a result, in 1925, the state park was established."
Excerpt from: Indiana Department of Natural Resources. "Indiana Dunes State Park." Indiana State Parks. Accessed April 28, 2022. https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/indiana-dunes-state-park.
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"Spring Mill State Park offers a powerful illustration of the link between the natural and cultural worlds. The water flowing from several cave springs led to the founding of an industrial village in the early 1800s. Pioneer entrepreneurs took advantage of a constant water source that never froze, using it to power several gristmills, a wool mill, a saw mill, and a distillery. In turn, pioneer settlers shaped the landscape around the village, clearing land for agriculture and timber."
Excerpt from: Indiana Department of Natural Resources. "Spring Mill State Park." Indiana State Parks. Accessed April 28, 2022. https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/spring-mill-state-park.
Excerpt from: Indiana Department of Natural Resources. "Brown County State Park." Indiana State Parks. Accessed April 28, 2022. https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/brown-county-state-park.
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"Indiana Dunes consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic, and unique Hoosier landscape. It lies at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County and includes more than three miles of beautiful beach along Lake Michigan’s southern shore. In the early 1900s scientists, recreationists, and nature enthusiasts, recognizing the value and potential of the Indiana dunes area, fought to have the region preserved. As a result, in 1925, the state park was established."
Excerpt from: Indiana Department of Natural Resources. "Indiana Dunes State Park." Indiana State Parks. Accessed April 28, 2022. https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/indiana-dunes-state-park.
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"Spring Mill State Park offers a powerful illustration of the link between the natural and cultural worlds. The water flowing from several cave springs led to the founding of an industrial village in the early 1800s. Pioneer entrepreneurs took advantage of a constant water source that never froze, using it to power several gristmills, a wool mill, a saw mill, and a distillery. In turn, pioneer settlers shaped the landscape around the village, clearing land for agriculture and timber."
Excerpt from: Indiana Department of Natural Resources. "Spring Mill State Park." Indiana State Parks. Accessed April 28, 2022. https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/spring-mill-state-park.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 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
Collection processing completed 2022/04/28 by Brittany Kropf. EAD finding created 2022/04/28 by Brittany Kropf.
- Title
- Indiana state parks photograph album pages
- 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
