Indiana -- Centennial celebrations, etc.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:
Indiana George Washington Bicentenary Commission collection
Collection — Folder S164
Identifier: S0164
Scope and Contents
This collection includes letters from Indiana politicians in United States Congress and members of the United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission in Washington, D.C. to members of the Indiana George Washington Bicentenary Commission ranging from December 7, 1931 to January 28, 1932 regarding speaking engagements and the difficulties obtaining materials on George Washington from the U.S. commission due to financial constraints.
Dates:
1931-1932
Indiana Historical Bureau collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2227
Scope and Contents
This collection includes typewritten transcriptions of correspondence contained in the Dunihue papers on deposit at Indiana University. Ranging from 1832 to 1836, the letters were sent to Alexander and Daniel Dunihue of Bedford, Indiana from their cousins Harriet E. Gardiner and Caroline Gardiner and from Richard Wigginton Thompson. The collection also includes photostats of the following documents copied from the originals housed in the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection,...
Dates:
1832-1950
Indiana Historical Commission, Indiana Centennial Medal papers
Collection — Folder B063
Identifier: B063
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence and accounting materials created by the Indiana Historical Commission related to the Indiana Centennial medal around 1916.
Dates:
circa 1916
Indiana Historical Commission letter
Collection — Folder S1570
Identifier: S1570
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a form letter sent by the Walter C. Woodward and and Lucy M. Elliott of the Indiana Historical Commission in 1921, inviting "centennial workers" to a reunion lunch in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 10, 1921.
Dates:
1921
Indiana sesquicentennial celebration print
Collection — Folder OBE019
Identifier: OBE019
Scope and Contents
This collection contains one print, numbered 2 of 200 and signed by White commemorating the Indiana sesquicentennial.
Dates:
1975-1976
Indiana sesquicentennial photograph collection
Collection — Folder SP011
Identifier: SP011
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs from different photographers in Indiana, including Gates Studio in Vincennes and Stiles in New Whiteland, ranging from 1964 to 1966, depicting events such as presentations of different items intended to commemorate the Indiana sesquicentennial to Governor Rober D. Branigin, a plaque for the Pioneer Steel furnace, and the logos and commemorative coins created for the anniversary.
Dates:
1964-1966
"Indiana State Centennial Celebrations" scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: L216
Scope and Contents
This collection includes one scrapbook created by the Indiana Historical Commission in Indianapolis, Indiana during 1916 regarding centennial celebrations throughout the state.
Dates:
1916
Indianapolis Sesquicentennial Commission collection
Collection
Identifier: L575
Scope and Contents
The collection contains documents related to all elements of planning the 1971 Indianapolis sesquicentennial, which began several years in advance. Papers include correspondence between commissioners and contractors for the various events and merchandise, proposals and suggestions for events as well as general notes and memos. The bulk of correspondence involves Thomas Kibler, Executive Director of the commission. Additionally, the collection contains information related to...
Dates:
1966-1972
Lloyd Whitmer collection
Collection — Folder S1859
Identifier: S1859
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two typewritten copies of "The Change - From Buns to Bobs: A Study of Modes of Hairdressing on Ladies in Tell City Fifty Years Ago (1920-1930)," a report and program given by Lloyd Whitmer to the Tell City Historical Society in October 1975. The report includes an appendices containing typewritten transcriptions of the 1925 Saturday Evening Post article, "Erstwhile Crowning Glory"; excerpts of the articles "Why I...
Dates:
1961-1975
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Lloyd Whitmer collection
Moore and Johnston family photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P020
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs, photographic postcards, and glass plate negatives from Bertha B. Johnston, Alma Turner Moore, and Beatrice J. Johnston in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1871 to 1934 and undated, regarding the Johnston, Moore, Turner, and James families and their daily lives. There are also a few other items including: an Otis Turner's Attractions advertising sheet; an article titled "The Great Birthday Party" which includes photographs by Clyde T. Moore; and a...
Dates:
1871-1934, undated
