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Cejnar family collection
Collection
Identifier: L029
Scope and Contents
This collection contains John Cejnar’s correspondence, notes and news stories, including information on John Dillinger and Indiana inventors. Also included are papers of Esther Cejnar relating to her work with the American Association of University Women, the Indianapolis Council of Social Agencies, the League of Women Voters, and the Red Cross.
Dates:
1917-1962
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Charlotte Baird, Nancy Hanks Lincoln report
Collection — Folder: S2553
Identifier: S2553
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a 31 page typewritten unofficial report on Nancy Hanks Lincoln created by Charlotte N. Baird, an administrative technician at the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. The 1977 report contains biographical information about Nancy and her extended family and includes information about their lives in Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana. The last three pages contain genealogies of the Harper, Hanks, and Shipley families. Baird provides footnotes throughout her report, but it...
Dates:
1977
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Chester F. Brenton, "The Life and Times of Henry Brenton: Minister of the Gospel" manuscript
Collection — Folder: S2557
Identifier: S2557
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a typewritten copy of Chester F. Brenton's manuscript, "The Life and Times of Henry Brenton: Minister of the Gospel" dated January 1, 1977. It is the second volume in his Brenton family series and includes family history and information about the early years of Kentucky and Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana.
Dates:
1977/01/01
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Christian Theological Seminary collection
Collection
Identifier: L260
Scope and Contents
This collection includes sermons, survey responses, an obituary, a minister's biography and last words, and miscellaneous items from Christian Theological Seminary in Indiana and particularly, Rev. James and Anna Havens in Rushville, Indiana, ranging from 1864 to 1935 and undated, regarding Protestant theology, clergy, and religious courses in colleges and universities. The sermons were most likely those of Rev. James Havens and the obituary and minister's biography and last words concerned the...
Dates:
1864-1935, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Citizens Historical Association records
Collection
Identifier: L321
Scope and Contents
This collection includes biographies, minutes of board of directors meetings, financial reports, and correspondence ranging from 1933 to 1952 regarding the Citizens Historical Association.
Dates:
1933-1952
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Dan Ewing collection
Collection — Folder: S2179
Identifier: S2179
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a copy of "71 Years after Enlisting - Still Assisting; Indiana State Library Volunteer on Honor Flight," an article written by Georgean C. Johnson-Coffey about Dan Ewing and printed in the May 17, 2017 edition of the Indiana State Library weekly Wednesday Word e-newsletter. The article relates information about his volunteer work with the Talking Book Repair Program and his participation in the 23rd Honor Flight to Washington,...
Dates:
2017
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
David F. Allen biography
Collection — Folder: S637
Identifier: S0637
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a copy of an eleven page typewritten biography of David F. Allen of Frankfort, Indiana. Ranging from 1808 to 1911, the biography includes Allen's family history, detailed information about his military service with Company C, Indiana 10th Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War, his service with Company C, 150th Indiana Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish-American War, and his service with Company 1 of the 38th Regiment U.S. Volunteers during the the...
Dates:
1808-1911
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
David Henry Harrison Shewmaker collection
Collection — Folder: S1175
Identifier: S1175
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopies of a 24-page pamphlet published in 1904 of the address, "What War Has Done" by D.H.H. Shewmaker, that he gave at the eighth annual reunion of the Delaware County Veterans. In his address, Shewmaker discusses the American Civil War and other historic wars that influenced nations and the individuals involved. This collection also includes a one-page handwritten biography of Shewmaker circa 1967.
Dates:
1904-1967
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Doctor Carl Forsythe Payne family history
Collection — Folder: S1042
Identifier: S1042
Scope and Contents
This collection includes copies of biographical information from Jessica M. Payne in Franklin, Indiana, ranging from 1832 to 1930 regarding Drs. Carl F. Payne, Roscoe W. Payne and Philander W. Payne.
Dates:
1832-1935
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Donald E. Thompson collection
Collection
Identifier: L464
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence and biographical documents compiled by Donald Thompson for use as sources for the publication of Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917-1966 and Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1967-1980. The correspondence and documents range from 1960 to 1987, with the bulk received between 1970 and 1980. The correspondence and documents came from the authors, their families, libraries, universities, and...
Dates:
1960-1991
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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