Authors -- Indiana
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 85 Collections and/or Records:
Frank G. Darlington collection
Collection
Identifier: L040
Scope and Contents
The collection contains correspondence, postcards, calendars, poems, Frank G. Darlington’s thesis, book reviews, pamphlets, programs, and newspaper clippings from Frank G. Darlington ranging from 1871 to 1915. The collection contains many papers pertaining to James Whitcomb Riley.
Dates:
1871-1915
Frederick B. Wilson, "A Tribute to the Great Pyramid" poem
Collection — Folder S2224
Identifier: S2224
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a copy of Frederick B. Wilson's poem, "A Tribute to the Great Pyramid" of Gizeh (now spelled Giza), Egypt. Written in May 1950 and revised in December 1950, the poem includes a September 15, 1950 note of introduction signed by Wilson and key definitions of the stanzas in the poem that were added when the poem was revised. Also included is a cover page with the handwritten note, "To a Kind Friend, Mrs. Hazel Hopper, September 7, 1951."
Dates:
1950-1951
Frederick Landis collection
Collection
Identifier: L604
Scope and Contents
The collection includes materials from Frederick K. Landis and his family dating from 1855 to 2000, including clippings, scrapbooks, radio scripts, and manuscripts. The bulk of the collection is clippings about the political and editorial careers of Frederick Landis. The majority of the radio scripts are undated but were made during the late 1920s and early 1930s and have been left in the order in which they were found. Topics include the military conflicts of the time, economics, politics,...
Dates:
1855-2000
George A. Schumacher papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1151
Scope and Contents
This collection contains George A. Schumacher's research papers regarding Indiana author, Maurice Thompson. The collection includes typewritten copies of brief reviews and résumés regarding Thompson's writings that appeared in newspapers and magazines ranging from 1873 to 1901; typewritten copies of forty-two letters sent by Thompson to the poet, Paul Hamilton Hayne, from the Duke University Library's Paul Hamilton Hayne collection (1874-1887); bibliographic material used by Schumacher for his...
Dates:
1873-1968
George S. Rainey collection
Collection
Identifier: L381
Scope and Contents
The majority of the collection consists of typescripts of George S. Rainey’s various writings and cassette tapes. In addition to his longer works, "Open Day" and "They Stood Up," a number of shorter works and essay are included. Much of what Rainey wrote is based on his own experiences and beliefs. “A Garrulous Hillbilly” appears to be autobiographical. The cassettes hold recordings of Rainey reciting chapters from his own work as well as speeches and stories by Elbert Hubbard and R. G....
Dates:
1918-1982
Gertrude Wiser Butcher letter
Collection — Folder S2053
Identifier: S2053
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a copy of a typewritten letter sent from Canoga Park, California by Gertrude Butcher and addressed to "Dear Barbara." The recipient of the letter was most likely Barbara Sheehe Hanson, the great-granddaughter of Jennie Brown Doremus Dilworth. In the letter, Gertude Butcher shares genealogical information regarding the Brown and Doremus family. There are also brief mentions of the Campbell, McCreary and Hatton families.
Dates:
1978/04/15
Grace M. Jerkins collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: G-086
Scope and Contents
This collection includes genealogical research, correspondence, photographs and newspaper clipping from Grace M. Jerkins and various researchers in Indiana, and other states, ranging from 1921 to 2000 regarding the Gossett, McKee, Ford, and other related families.
Dates:
1921 - 2000
Found in:
Genealogy
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Grace M. Jerkins collection
Harry H. Coburn photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: SP032
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs from Harry H. Coburn in Indianapolis and Greenfield, Indiana ranging from 1913 to 1927, regarding the impact of the 1913 flood on the White River and the surrounding areas, such as Riverside Park, near downtown Indianapolis; James Whitcomb Riley attending his final birthday celebration at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis (October 7, 1915) and the parade at the the Riley celebration in Greenfield, Indiana (October, 1925); and events in Indianapolis during...
Dates:
1913-1927
Henry W. Lawton statue dedication photographs
Collection — Folder SP106
Identifier: SP106
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 3 black-and-white photographs related to the dedication of the Henry W. Lawton statue in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 30, 1907. Two of the images are from the dedication of the statue in front of the old Marion County Courthouse, one showing James Whitcomb Riley reading poetry to the crowd below. There is also a photograph of the prominent attendees, including President Theodore Roosevelt, gathered at Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks' house. This image is a copy of...
Dates:
1907/05/30
Historic documents and sites lantern slides
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: P017
Scope and Contents
This collection includes glass lantern slides mostly created by W. H. Bass Photo Company in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from circa 1897 to circa 1916 regarding early Indiana history, including historic sites at Vincennes, New Harmony, and the state capitols, as well as the Indiana centennial. Many of the slides depict historical documents relating to early European settlement of the Northwest Territory and portraits of prominent Hoosier individuals. It is possible these slides were used for...
Dates:
circa 1897-circa 1916
