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Indianapolis Speedway Race

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Chung Hoon Indianapolis 500 print

 Collection — Folder OB074
Identifier: OB074
Scope and Contents This collection contains one print of a drawing of the Indianapolis 500 by Chung Hoon, reproduced by Chateau, Inc., created circa 1971.
Dates: 1971
Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Chung Hoon Indianapolis 500 print

Claypool Hotel records

 Collection
Identifier: L325
Scope and Contents The collection primarily consists of the records of W. Bryan Karr, general manager, and his staff at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana, ranging from 1943 to 1967, regarding the hotel, its business, operations, and renovations, as well as Karr's involvement in civic events and organizations in the city, as well as professional organizations and the National Hotel Company of Galveston, Texas, which owned the Claypool. Karr’s correspondence with the National Hotel Company staff concerns...
Dates: 1943-1967
Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Claypool Hotel records

Harry Sheagley photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P009
Scope and Contents This collection consists of black and white photographs and negatives, with a few color negatives, taken by Harry Sheagley. The majority of the photographs were taken in his capacity as professional photographer, while some appear to be for his own personal collection. The negatives are black and white 3x5-inch, with a few color and 35mm negatives, the bulk of which are images from his photography business, and some of his family.
Dates: 1956-1960s
Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Harry Sheagley photograph collection

Indianapolis Motor Speedway oversize collection

 Collection — Folder OBC229
Identifier: OBC229
Scope and Contents This collection contains one brochure for the 2005 Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Dates: 2005
Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Indianapolis Motor Speedway oversize collection

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
Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Otis R. Bowen photograph collection

Robert Scott collection

 Collection — Folder S1927
Identifier: S1927
Scope and Contents The collection consists of an assortment of materials, dating from 1881 to 1913. Included are one order to the clerk of Butler County, Ohio, to make payment to William I. Gardner for teaching services rendered (dated 1881); two poems (one undated, one possibly dating from 1888); a social letter from and about Cambridge City, Indiana (dated 1905); and two rain-check tickets for the 500 Mile Race (dated 1913).
Dates: 1881-1913
Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Robert Scott collection

Steven Schubert, Indianapolis and Indianapolis 500 posters

 Collection — Folder OBC160
Identifier: OBC160
Scope and Contents This collection contains two posters, one of Indianapolis and one of the Indianapolis 500 Race created by Steven Schubert of Indygenous in the early 21st century.
Dates: 2017
Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Steven Schubert, Indianapolis and Indianapolis 500 posters

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