Indianapolis (Ind.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 602 Collections and/or Records:
Applegate and Daubet family papers
Collection — Folder S2509
Identifier: S2509
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopies of papers and records of the Daubet and Applegate families, such as birth records and other official documents from government officials in France ranging from 1797 to 1841 regarding the birth, character and travel of Pierre Joseph Daubet; letters from Julia Doubet in Roye and Lure, France during 1840, regarding family matters; property sales document from Henry Daubet in Lure, France; a letter to Julia Ann Applegate from Mary Jane Wilson on January 19, 1903...
Dates:
1797-1941
Arcada Balz collection
Collection
Identifier: L009
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of correspondence, notes, articles, and other materials from Arcada Balz in Indiana ranging from 1928 to 1959, relating to the following organizations: the Indiana Federation of Women’s Cubs, New Harmony Memorial Commission, and the Fauntleroy House (1934–1964). The collection also contains papers relating to her work in the Indiana Senate, family correspondence, and her genealogical research. There is also a paper on the Edworthalean Society, a woman’s club in...
Dates:
1928-1959
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Arcada Balz collection
Archibald C. Reed land grants
Collection — Folder OB016
Identifier: OB016
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 2 land grants issued to Archibald C. Reed or Reid for land in Brookville, Indiana, dated November 13, 1822 and Indianapolis dated March 15, 1837.
Dates:
1822/11/13; 1837/03/15
Asa J. Smith collection
Collection
Identifier: L368
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of Asa J. Smith’s manuscript, drafts, and notes for a biography of Hiram I. Bearss of Peru, Indiana. Bearss served over 20 years in the United States Marine Corps from the Spanish-American War until World War I, obtaining the rank of brigadier general. A few folders contain items for scrapbooks from Smith’s personal life and other literary interests.
Dates:
1901-1973
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Asa J. Smith collection
Asahel Clapp diary
Collection
Identifier: L032
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a photostat diary of Asahel Clapp ranging from 1819 to 1862. Topics covered in his diary include geology, botany, and local community news. The collection also includes newspaper clipping excerpts from "A Hoosier Listening Post" by Kate Milner Rabb (1930–1931).
Dates:
1819-1862
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Asahel Clapp diary
Austin H. Brown papers
Collection
Identifier: L019
Scope and Contents
This collection contains Austin H. Brown’s personal and business correspondence, as well as documents of political appointments, indentures, checks, receipts, clippings, and compositions, programs and other ephemera from social and political activities such as membership to the Democratic Party and Masons organizations. The correspondence includes letters from his father, William J. Brown, his brother, George, and cousin, John Ferguson.There are also a Independent Relief Fire Co.,...
Dates:
1830-1901
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Austin H. Brown papers
A.W. Blair papers
Collection — Folder S128
Identifier: S0128
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an autographed, signed letter from A.W. Blair in Indianapolis, Indiana on 1845/06/30 regarding family matters and travels.
Dates:
1845/06/30
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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A.W. Blair papers
Barbara Stahl collection
Collection
Identifier: L524
Scope and Contents
The Barbara Stahl collection is the first donation of abstract work by a female artist to the Rare Books and Manuscripts Division. It comprises 6 cubic feet of material, including clippings, photographs, undergraduate artwork slides, wax paintings on wood panels, screen and intaglio prints, charcoal drawings and mud paintings completed in Caracol, Belize. Also included are exhibition posters, publications and newspaper clippings where Stahl and her work where featured. ...
Dates:
1987-2017
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Barbara Stahl collection
Bartel and Schuck family photograph collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SP020
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of photographs originally from 2 photograph albums of the Bartel and Schuck families in the 19th century. Although many of the images are undated and unidentified, included was an envelope addressed to Harry and his mother, Mary Bartel. Also included is a calling card for Mary, clippings, advertising cards, and a photographic postcard. Many of the photographs are stamped from studios in Indianapolis, Indiana and Auglaize County, Ohio. Most of the photographs are...
Dates:
circa 1860-circa 1900
Bass Photo Company advertisements
Collection — Folder S1684
Identifier: S1684
Scope and Contents
This collection contains advertising cards for the Bass Photo Company, including one from 1921 with pictures from 1856 and 1921 of Pennsylvania Street looking north from Washington Street in Indianapolis; a 1924 card with pictures taken from the same view from 1850, 1908 and 1924; and a card with an image of the frontporch area of a home, possibly Herbert Keller's, with the caption "Bass Photo Company, Commercial Photographs, The Photo Sells the Goods" and information about the company's...
Dates:
1916-1927
