Law enforcement

Bedford, Indiana Courthouse Square street view panoramic photograph

Collection — Object OBF010

Identifier: OBF010

Scope and Contents This collection comprises a black-and-white panoramic photograph taken by Long Studio of an intersection of Courthouse Square in Bedford, Indiana on May 21, 1927, showing the lengths of the two intersecting streets with numerous storefronts and parked cars, as well as a view of the historical courthouse. The intersection is most likely I Street and 15th Street.

Dates: 1927/05/21

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Bedford, Indiana Courthouse Square street view panoramic photograph

Cornelius H. and Jean Hornstein Menger collection

Collection

Identifier: L105

Scope and Contents The collection primarily consists of letters, telegrams, and postcards to Jean Hornstein (later Menger) from her beau, then husband, Cornelius H. Menger, ranging from 1917 to 1940. The letters date from the time when Cornelius Menger served as a U.S. Army captain in World War I, and continue through his time in the armed service and after his discharge (1917-1940). Letters from Menger originate from France; England; New York City; Boston, Massachusetts; Washington, D.C.; Birmingham, Alabama;...

Dates: 1899-1957

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Cornelius H. and Jean Hornstein Menger collection

Crime and law photograph collection

Collection — Folder SP120

Identifier: SP120

Scope and Contents This collection includes black-and-white photographs from Indiana and the United States, related to various crimes, criminals, and legal cases, such as a lawsuits between demolition companies and various criminal trials, ranging from 1921 to 1980 and undated. There are images of three members of the Reno Gang, Bonnie and Clyde, and several Hoosier criminals from the 20th century, as well as an FBI criminal "wanted notice" of car thief Fred Bowen (1938) sent to ...

Dates: 1921-1980, undated

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Crime and law photograph collection

"Indianapolis Police Ride Rambler Bicycles, C. Koehring and Brothers" panoramic photograph

Collection — Folder OBF016

Identifier: OBF016

Scope and Contents This collection consists of a black-and-white panoramic photograph taken by N. H. Losey in Indianapolis, Indiana circa 1897-1910. The image shows 24 bicycle patrolmen from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and three men in civilian clothing, posed in front of the department's central station building.

Dates: circa 1897-1910

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / "Indianapolis Police Ride Rambler Bicycles, C. Koehring and Brothers" panoramic photograph

Jeff Modisett and Frank O'Bannon photographs

Collection — Folder SP091

Identifier: SP091

Scope and Contents This collection includes 7 photographs of Governor Frank O'Bannon and Attorney General Jeff Modisett during circa 1997-2000 in Indianapolis, Indiana, largely sitting in a room signing documents. One photograph shows Modisett speaking in front of an Indiana State Police building flanked by Gov. O'Bannon, Marion County Sheriff Jack Cottey, Indianapolis Police Chief Michael Zunk, and Indiana State Police Superintendent Melvin Carraway.

Dates: circa 1997-2000

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Jeff Modisett and Frank O'Bannon photographs

Kellogg and Plessinger family papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: S1480

Scope and Contents This collection contains correspondence and documents of the Kellogg and Plessinger families ranging from 1832 to 1920. There are a large number of letters from Francis Nelson Kellogg to his parents and sister while serving with Company K, 75th Indiana Regiment during the U.S. Civil War and typewritten transcriptions of most of his letters; letters from Benjamin F. Wiley and James B. Plessinger while they were serving in the war; and a letter and two invoices from J. W. Keely, acting assistant...

Dates: 1832-1920

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Kellogg and Plessinger family papers

Matthew Dickerson, Indianapolis Auxiliary Police Corps certificate

Collection — Folder S1851

Identifier: S1851

Scope and Contents This collection includes Matthew Dickerson's certificate of commission into the Indianapolis Auxiliary Police Corps awarded on October 30, 1944 and signed by Chief of Police Clifford F. Beeker.

Dates: 1944/10/30

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Matthew Dickerson, Indianapolis Auxiliary Police Corps certificate

Municipal League of Indiana collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: S1613

Scope and Contents This collection comprises programs, newspaper clippigns, meeting minutes, and member lists of the Municipal League of Indiana from around Indiana ranging from 1899 to 1905, regarding the organization's activities in law enforcement and municipal improvements thorughout the state.

Dates: 1899-1905

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Municipal League of Indiana collection

Nancy Johnson collection

Collection

Identifier: L764

Scope and Contents This collection includes programs, pamphlets, and other items collected by Nancy Johnson from events she attended and from the Indiana Statehouse Tour Office where her husband Jim volunteered, ranging from 1983 to 2020 and undated. Most of the events, which included government swearing-in and award ceremonies, services, conferences, meetings, and celebrations for historic events and holidays, took place at the Indiana Statehouse. There are also materials about the Indiana Supreme Court and...

Dates: 1983-2020, undated

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Nancy Johnson collection

Verne Patty manuscript

Collection — Folder S2333

Identifier: S2333

Scope and Contents This collection includes an undated, copy of a three-page manuscript written by Verne Patty of Hamilton County, Indiana, regarding Captain W. D. Wilson, head of the Indiana Capitol Police, possibly for a newspaper as Patty encourages readers to visit with Captain Wilson, while visiting the Indiana State Capitol.

Dates: undated

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Verne Patty manuscript

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