Savings bonds
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Caroline Dunn collection
Collection — Folder S390
Identifier: S0390
Scope and Contents
The first part consists of letters written in 1943 about the War Bond Rally sponsored by Indiana public libaries. This event, called "Books for Bonds," was held at the Murat Theater on October 7, 1943. Indiana authors were invited to appear on stage as guests and speak to the audience. Among those invited were: Miriam Mason Swain, Bloomington; Jean S. Milner, Minister, Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis; Margaret E. Bruner, New Castle; Elizabeth Miller Hack, Boggstown; Max Ehrmann, Terre...
Dates:
1943-1975
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Caroline Dunn collection
Disney-themed war bond certificate
Collection — Folder S2527
Identifier: S2527
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a blank war bond issued by the United States War Finance Committee circa 1942. Its border is lined with Walt Disney characters.
Dates:
circa 1942
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
John B. Vorhies collection
Collection
Identifier: L170
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, receipts, postcards, papers, invitations, bank books, ledgers, a poll book, ephemera, and realia from John B. Vorhies and family, in Indianapolis, Indiana, ranging from 1882 to 1933 and undated, regarding personal matters, local Democratic politics, World War I, and business concerns.
There is also an oversize high school diploma for Dow W. Vorhies dated June 11, 1895 (OB243).
There is also an oversize high school diploma for Dow W. Vorhies dated June 11, 1895 (OB243).
Dates:
1882-1933, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John B. Vorhies collection
John D. Gray papers
Collection — Folder S3333
Identifier: S3333
Scope and Contents
This collection includes letters and papers of John D. Gray from Petersburg, Indiana in 1918 relating the Democratic Party and elections, as well as the sale of War Savings Stamps and Thirft Stamps.
Dates:
1918
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John D. Gray papers
World War I collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1535
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a variety of items from World War I ranging from 1917 to 1919 and includes typewritten copies of letters sent to Oscar and Rosa Watkins of Indianapolis, Indiana from their son Osric while he served with the 94th Aero Squadron in France; two letters sent to Miss Ida Anderson of the Indianapolis News from Marie M. Burke, a nurse from Vincennes, Indiana who was serving with the Roosevelt Base Hospital Unit No. 15 in France; a letter and the...
Dates:
1917-1919, 1940
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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World War I collection
World War I, Indiana War Records, Colored Section documents
Collection — Folder S0730
Identifier: S0730
Scope and Contents
This collection, authored by Elder Watson Diggs, includes data bearing upon the part in which colored citizens of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana took in World War I ranging from 1917 to 1919.
Dates:
1917-1919
World War II collection
Collection — Folder S2125
Identifier: S2125
Scope and Contents
This collection contains items related to the "Book and Author Bond Rally" held on October 7, 1943 at the Murat Theater in Indianapolis, Indiana, including two admission tickets to the event, with one stamped "Reserved Section" on the front; a flyer advertising the rally; a form to be used to exchange for a ticket; a May 28, 1946 letter sent by Eugene Pulliam, State Chairman of the U.S. Savings Bond Division, to Harold F. Brigham regarding his awarding of a War Bond Rally Medal; Brigham's War...
Dates:
1941-1946
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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World War II collection
World War II Defense Bond Rally, Indianapolis photograph collection
Collection — Folder SP137
Identifier: SP137
Scope and Contents
This collection includes black-and-white photographs taken at the Defense Bond Rally in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 15, 1942 during World War II, depicting Hoosier actress Carole Lombard, Will H. Hays, Eugene C. Pulliam, Governor Henry Schricker, Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan, Dr. Charles B. Coleman, and others. There is also a clipping featuring many photographs from the event.
Dates:
1942/01/15
