World War, 1939-1945
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 115 Collections and/or Records:
Olive B. Lewis papers
Collection — Folder S0833
Identifier: S0833
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photocopies of propaganda publications collected by Olive B. Lewis, ranging from 1940 to 1941, and prior to the United States entering World War II. Included in the collection are copies of "What Can I Do?" by the America First Committee of Indianapolis; a Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies pamphlet with suggestions for local chapters; "Hitler Spy...or Loyal American?" by Loyal Americans of German Descent; "Facts About the Committee to Defend America by...
Dates:
circa 1939-1941
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Olive B. Lewis papers
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
Paul E. Taylor clippings
Collection — Folder S1285
Identifier: S1285
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises an October 17, 1943 newspaper article from the Indianapolis Star containing a reprint of entries from Paul E. Taylor's World War II diary, ranging from December 28, 1941 to December 5, 1942, regarding his experiences in the military, travel to Camp Roberts in California, and Australia.
Dates:
1941-1942
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Paul E. Taylor clippings
Paul Garrett, "When Your Boy Gets Home" speech
Collection — Folder S2495
Identifier: S2495
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a speech given by Paul Garrett, General Motors vice president, to the Hoosier State Press Association at the Hotel Lincoln in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 10, 1944, regarding the focus on war production until the end of World War II, especially Indiana's capacity to help, as well as journalism's role in the war.
Dates:
1944/03/10
Porter-Griffin family papers
Collection
Identifier: L535
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises correspondence, papers, accounts, school and organizational papers, pamphlets, periodicals, publications, broadsides, ephemera, and business records from the Porter and Griffin families, as well as their business enterprises, in Corydon, Indiana and the United States, ranging from 1813 to 1983, regarding their lives and businesses, as well as related family and friends, and the history of Harrison County and Indiana. The collection is organized in eight...
Dates:
1813-1983
Q. F. Stultz collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2480
Scope and Contents
The first folder of this collection contains photocopies of notebooks, correspondence, and other miscellaneous papers from George Gregg containing recipes for various personal care products (toothpaste, hair dye, skin preparations), agreements for teaching, and correspondence to friends and family.The second folder of this collection contains photocopies of correspondence and miscellaneous papers from Graydon Maurice Blue of Ligonier, Indiana relating to his schoolwork and his later...
Dates:
1828-1913
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Q. F. Stultz collection
Ralph F. Gates collection
Collection
Identifier: L634
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, speeches, reports, and legislation from Ralph F. Gates'life and term as governor, ranging from 1917 to 1978, including papers relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the Indiana State Highway Commission, the Tax Study Commission, flood control, veterans' affairs, and labor and the Standard Oil Strike in Whiting in 1945. Also included are papers relating to the Republican National Committee and the Republican Party in Indiana; papers relating to...
Dates:
1917-1978
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Ralph F. Gates collection
Ralph F. Gates collection
Collection — Folder S0506
Identifier: S0506
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a message sent to the Educational Conference at Indiana University by the Governor of Indiana, Ralph Gates. In the message, Governor Gates addresses the end of World War II and the implementation of the Educational Conference being held to study and discuss the world in the aftermath of the war.
Dates:
1945/09/15
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Ralph F. Gates collection
Raymond A. Spruance collection
Collection — Folder S1231
Identifier: S1231
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises three letters and a small note from Raymond A. Spruance in Del Monte, California to Ashley T. Cole in New York, New York ranging from 1949 to 1961, concerning Cole obtaining autographs from Spruance and other members of the U.S. military administration from World War II in Cole's copies of the books Tarawa and Carrier War.
Dates:
1949 and 1961
Raymond Banta World War II collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2512
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises photographs and publications from Raymond Banta before and during World War II ranging from circa 1938 to 1945. The photographs comprise numerous portraits of a young Raymond Banta, in casual army dress and in formal attire, as well as a scene with Banta and two other soldiers working in an office. There are also publications and documents such as a small booklet entitled "Tips on Train Travel" with cartoon illustrations by Gluyas Williams; the July and...
Dates:
circa 1938-1945
