Indianapolis (Ind.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 617 Collections and/or Records:
World War II history student project oral histories
Collection
Identifier: OH042
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 22 oral history interview transcripts and their accompanying audiovisual tapes with people who lived during World War II, conducted by students who were often related to the interviewees, in April, 1990, regarding their experiences during the war.
Dates:
1990 April
World War II Memorial collection
Collection
Identifier: L306
Scope and Contents
This collection contains bidding documents and statistical information about the construction of the World War II Memorial in Indianapolis, Indiana, ranging from 1997 to 1998, as well as information about the soldiers and units from Indiana who fought in that war from 1941 to 1945. There is information about medal of honor winners, about men buried in Europe, and ideas which people sent for inclusion in the Memorial.The collection includes architectural drawings ranging from 1997 to...
Dates:
1997-1998
World's Columbian Exposition collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2124
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, lists of World's Fair furniture taken by various individuals and organizations, and an itemized statement from individuals connected to Indiana's involvement with the 1893 World's Fair in Indianapolis, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois ranging from 1893 to 1894 regarding Indiana State Day, various pieces of furniture, and reimbursement for representing the State at the World's Fair.There is also a proclamation for the World's Columbian Exposition...
Dates:
1893-1894
Yandes family papers
Collection — Folder S1479
Identifier: S1479
Scope and Contents
This collection includes letters from the Yandes family in Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, and Cuba ranging from 1833 to 1891 regarding local and family news, women's education, business, the Indiana State House, national and local politics, and the Civil War. Mary Yandes' letter to Ann Hampson on July 15, 1837 mentions Zerelda Gray Sanders' marriage to Governor David Wallace of Indiana (one year prior). There are also trade cards for Yandes family businesses in Indianapolis, Indiana, two blank greeting...
Dates:
1833-1891
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Yandes family papers
Young Abe Lincoln statue photograph collection
Collection — Folder SP156
Identifier: SP156
Scope and Contents
This collection includes black-and-white photographs from the Indiana Department of Conservation and others in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1963, depicting the installation of the Young Abe Lincoln statue, created by sculptor David Kresz Rubins, on the Indiana state government campus and the subsequent unveiling ceremony. There is also a photocopy of an undated newspaper clipping with a photograph of the statue and a caption.
Dates:
1963, undated
Young Men's Christian Association Service Men's Center collection
Collection
Identifier: L226
Scope and Contents
This collection includes reports from Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Service Men's Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, ranging from 1965 to 1969, regarding center and its activities. There are also correspondence, notes, invoices, newspaper clippings, ephemera, and photographs concerning Veteran's Day celebrations.
Dates:
1965-1969
Zig Zag Cycle Club collection
Collection
Identifier: L218
Scope and Contents
The records include club minutes (1895–1896), a register of members, copy of the Zig Zag Cycle Club’s proposed legislation on improving state roads, letters, two issues of Bicycle World (1897), clippings, and photographs from the Zig Zag Cycle Club in Indianapolis, Indiana, ranging from 1895 to 1897.
Dates:
1895-1897
