Indianapolis (Ind.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 602 Collections and/or Records:
Norman H. Shortridge collection
Collection
Identifier: L142
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of orders, rosters, accounts, and requisitions relating to Norman H. Shortridge’s work in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Indiana from 1933 to 1942.
Dates:
1933-1942
North End Garden Club records
Collection
Identifier: L492
Scope and Contents
This collection includes hand-written and typed records from members of the North End Garden Club in Indiana ranging from 1928 to 1984 regarding club meetings and events. The collection consists primarily of club minutes, their constitution and by-laws, attendance and member rosters, recordings of events, documents from projects the club was involved in, and scrapbooks.
Dates:
1928-1985
Oral history and audio collection
Collection
Identifier: L640
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises the breadth of the oral history collection at the Indiana State Library, ranging from circa 1904 to 2019. The bulk of the collection contains oral histories created during the ISL Oral History Project during the 1960s-1980s and recordings of events, meetings, recitations, and radio interviews created and acquired by library staff during that period. The remainder are oral histories created by various outside institutions and organizations, such as universities, public...
Dates:
circa 1904-2019
Oran Perry scrapbooks
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: V410
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two scrapbooks created by Oran Perry while he was Indiana Adjutant General ranging from 1907-1909. Included within the scrapbooks are newspaper clippings, correspondence and photographs detailing the Indiana National Guard, Camp Benjamin Harrison; calls to archive Indiana military records; construction and dedication of the Oliver P. Morton monument located on the east side of the Indiana Statehouse; Tell City strike (1907); Muncie, Indiana street car riots (1908);...
Dates:
1907-1909
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Oran Perry scrapbooks
Orval Ferguson collection
Collection — Folder S2311
Identifier: S2311
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopies of news clippings and letters from Corporal Orval Ferguson to his sister, Emma Shepard, ranging from 1917 to 1930, while he was stationed in Europe during World War I. Ferguson's obituary is also included.
Dates:
1917-1930
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Orval Ferguson collection
Oscar V. Babcock photographs
Collection — Folder SP054
Identifier: SP054
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs of Oscar Babcock in Indianapolis, Indiana in June-July, 1907 regarding Babcock's performances as a stunt cyclist at Wonderland Park, an amusement park on East Washington Street. Babcock is seen looping the "Death Trap Loop" on his bicycle in front of the Third Degree building at the park in front of an audience.
Dates:
circa 1905-1930
Otis Bowen bust ceremony photographs
Collection — Folder SP111
Identifier: SP111
Scope and Contents
This collection includes black-and-white photographs taken at the ceremony for former Governor Otis R. Bowen's bronze bust in the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1983.
Dates:
1983
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
Otto Ray collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1098
Scope and Contents
This collection includes personal correspondence, articles, and legislation regarding the Indianapolis Humane Society, the Dog Pound, and cruelty to animals, ranging from February 1967-July 1972. Also included is Sheriff Otto Ray's book titled "A Report on the Breakdown of Law and Order" and a 106 page typed autobiography.
Dates:
1967-1972
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Otto Ray collection
Ovid Butler papers
Collection — Folder S201
Identifier: S0201
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a photostat of a printed article from Ovid Butler in Indianapolis, Indiana on 1851/03/29 regarding Alexander Campbell's visit to Indianapolis and his position regarding slavery.
Dates:
1851/03/29
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Ovid Butler papers
