Clowes Memorial Hall architectural documents
Collection
Identifier: L504
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 11 folders of architectural documents regarding the creation of Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, circa 1960s. There is also a site map circa 1960 (OBE013).
Dates
- circa 1960s
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
Clowes Memorial Hall is a theatre located on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. It opened on October 18, 1963. It hosts concerts, orchestras, musicals, plays, and guest speakers.
Clowes Hall was dedicated to the memory of Dr. George Henry Alexander Clowes, the former director biochemical research for Eli Lilly and Company. Clowes and his wife had a lifetime love of the arts.
The building was designed by architects Evans Woollen III of Woollen, Molzan and Partners and John Johansen. It was originally intended to be used by both Butler University and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. In 1984 the orchestra moved to Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.
Clowes Hall was dedicated to the memory of Dr. George Henry Alexander Clowes, the former director biochemical research for Eli Lilly and Company. Clowes and his wife had a lifetime love of the arts.
The building was designed by architects Evans Woollen III of Woollen, Molzan and Partners and John Johansen. It was originally intended to be used by both Butler University and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. In 1984 the orchestra moved to Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.
Extent
2.15 Cubic Feet (1 oversize box, 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
Collection processing completed 2017/09/07 by Lauren Patton. EAD finding aid created 2017/09/07 by Lauren Patton.
- Title
- Clowes Memorial Hall architectural documents
- 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
