Proclamations

Scope and Contents This collection consists of correspondence and documents related to the Tennessee Monument Commission's "Stepping Stone Plan" and the designation of the official Indiana State Stepping Stone Memorial License Plate. The collection includes two undated letters sent to the Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles regarding the license plate, two proclamations signed by Governor Otis. R. Bowen dated March 27, 1978 and May 30, 1978, and a photocopy of the official license plate...

Scope and Contents This collection contains documents related to Dr. Otis R. Bowen's time as governor of Indiana, including press releases, schedules, and photocopies of his proclamations for "School's Open Safety Week," "U.S. Space Program Week," Will Rogers Research Center Week," Captive Nations Week," and "Freedom of Enterprise Week" from July and August 1973. Other items in the collection include two election slate cards for the April 1974 United Auto Workers (U.A.W.)...

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...