Governors -- Indiana
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 68 Collections and/or Records:
Ward Woodbridge Hudson letter
Collection — Folder S3162
Identifier: S3162
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises a letter from Ward Woodbridge Hudson to Col. A. May in New York on November 21, 1851. Hudson requested a “trifling favor” from May because of their friendship, asking for May to secure for him a commission from Indiana Governor Joseph Albert Wright. On the back is a message from May for forwarding the letter and his recommendation to Governor Wright. Wright made a note of acknowledgement, stating that the secretary of state would help the application move forward.
Dates:
1851
Warren T. McCray collection
Collection
Identifier: L096
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two drafts of Warren T. McCray's memoirs, written shortly after his release from prison, describing his family and childhood, agriculture and business interests, political campaigns, and governorship, facsimiles of documents from his trial on mail fraud charges, and his time served in federal prison.
Dates:
1923-1927
Warrick County World War I photograph album
Collection — Folder SP154
Identifier: SP154
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises loose pages from a photograph album from Warrick County, Indiana on July 4, 1918 and during World War I, concerning subjects related to the war in the county circa 1917-1918. There are 14 group photographs of unidentified men often wearing armbands or ribbons--who were most likely registered for the draft, enlisted in the armed forces, or members of the Liberty Guard--sitting on the Warrick County Courthouse steps. Two of the photographs depict African Americans. ...
Dates:
1918
William Hendricks papers
Collection — Folder S0636
Identifier: S0636
Scope and Contents
The majority of the collection consists of letters written by William Hendricks, ranging from 1815 to 1850. His primary correspondents were N. D. Gallion, a lawyer in Brookville, Indiana, and William Gallion. There are also letters from Hendricks to Presidents Jackson and Polk. Most of the letters appear to be of a personal nature.
Dates:
1815-1850
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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William Hendricks papers
William Hendricks portrait correspondence
Collection — Folder S0047
Identifier: S0047
Scope and Contents
The collection contains letters regarding the finding of pictures of William Hendricks and the possibility of having a portrait created by Edward L. Morse from a portrait of members of the House of Representatives by his father, Samuel F. B. Morse.
Dates:
1922, undated
Winfield Taylor Durbin collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0393
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an enlistment certificate, correspondence, a family history, and a biography from Winfield Taylor Durbin in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1899 to 1954.The oldest document in this collection is an 1899 certificate regarding the enlistment of Winfield T. Durbin as colonel of the 161st Indiana Volunteer Regiment on June 18, 1898 to serve for two years during the war. On April 11, 1903, Governor Durbin wrote to a colonel about the dedication of...
Dates:
1899-1954
World War II Defense Bond Rally, Indianapolis photograph collection
Collection — Folder SP137
Identifier: SP137
Scope and Contents
This collection includes black-and-white photographs taken at the Defense Bond Rally in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 15, 1942 during World War II, depicting Hoosier actress Carole Lombard, Will H. Hays, Eugene C. Pulliam, Governor Henry Schricker, Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan, Dr. Charles B. Coleman, and others. There is also a clipping featuring many photographs from the event.
Dates:
1942/01/15
WTTV, Channel 4, Report from the State House, Edgar D. Whitcomb interviews
Collection
Identifier: OH292
Scope and Contents
This collection includes reel-to-reel audio tapes from a television panel discussion show entitled, Report from the State House, produced at WTTV, Channel 4 and hosted by Mike Ungersma. The panelists include Edgar D. Whitcomb, Nelson Rockefeller, and other politicians and educators in Indianapolis, Indiana, ranging from 1971 to 1972, regarding Indiana politics and education.
Dates:
1971-1972
