Sagamore of the Wabash
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
A Walk in the Woods with Gene Stratton-Porter photograph collection
Collection — Folder SP179
Identifier: SP179
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs and positive film strips, most likely taken by Randy Starks and Dave Fulton, in Rome City, Indiana ranging in 1989, depicting actress Joanna Cassidy at the filming of the documentary, A Walk in the Woods with Gene Stratton-Porter, at Porter's Cabin at Wildflower Woods. There are also 4 photographs at a reception in the Indiana Authors' Room at the Indiana State Library where Cassidy received a Sagamore of the Wabash.
Dates:
1989
Matthew E. Welsh papers
Collection
Identifier: L608
Scope and Contents
The collection includes Welsh's papers as governor, including his correspondence on local and national issues, his correspondence with Indiana's Congressional delegation on state needs, reports and budgets of state agencies and commissions, legislation, speeches, schedules, press releases, newspaper clippings, recommendations, appointments and awards; correspondence, surveys, financial records, and other papers relating to the Indiana Democratic Party (1961-1965), including papers relating to...
Dates:
1925-1984
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Matthew E. Welsh papers
Myrtie Barker collection
Collection
Identifier: L583
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, newspaper articles, clippings, manuscripts, books, family papers, awards, and other materials from Myrtie Barker and the Barker family in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1907 to 1985 regarding her career as a writer and family life. There is also an oversize folder with a Sagamore of the Wabash award certificate, 1981/01/07; signed card from Indianapolis News staff, undated, and I Am...
Dates:
1907-1985
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Myrtie Barker collection
Orville Haines Moody collection
Collection
Identifier: L714
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a scrapbook created by Nancy L. (Sutton) Moody Cross of Angola, Indiana documenting her husband Orville Haines Moody's political career, with materials ranging from 1934 to 2019. Within the scrapbook's first page, a photograph of James A. Moody, Orville's grandfather, and a note states, "James A. Moody, elected to the Indiana State Legislature exactly 50 years to the day before Orville. He won the nomination on May 8, 1934 and Orville won the nomination on May 8, 1984."...
Dates:
1934-2019
Otis R. Bowen photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P004
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs and film negatives from Otis R. Bowen in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1945 to 1980, mainly regarding his time as governor of Indiana. The images depict him fulfilling his executive duties, including swearing in ceremonies for judicial and political appointees, the presentation of awards and proclamations, bill signings, and dedications of highways, buildings, and institutions. Other photographs show award ceremonies, Republican Party functions, and...
Dates:
1945-1980
Paul "Mike" Burns letter
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1370
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the letter to Paul "Mike" Burns informing him of induction into the Sagamores of the Wabash. The typed letter, dated December 16, 1964, is from Indiana Governor Matthew E. Welsh.
The collection also includes the Sagamore of the Wabash award (OB210)
The collection also includes the Sagamore of the Wabash award (OB210)
Dates:
1964
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Paul "Mike" Burns letter
