Marion County (Ind.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 90 Collections and/or Records:
Theodore Vernon Denny letters
Collection — Folder S0351
Identifier: S0351
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a July 15, 1822 letter sent to Theodore Denny with messages from his brother, Addison, his mother and an A. Henshaw, and three letters written and sent by Theodore to his brother, Christopher Denny, that relate news about family and friends, economic times, cost of land and goods, and his desire for his brother to visit Indianapolis, Indiana. The letters are dated January 24, 18__ (1830's?), February 6, 1841 and February 9, 1843. The 1843 letter includes a note to...
Dates:
1822-1843
Tolerance, "Exposure of 12,208 Ku Klux in Marion County, Indiana" newspaper
Collection — Folder OB076
Identifier: OB076
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a June 6, 1923 issue of the newspaper, Tolerance, in which the membership roll of the Marion County Ku Klux Klan was exposed in print.
Dates:
1923/06/06
Vinton-Pierce home architectural drawings
Collection — Folder S2393
Identifier: S2393
Scope and Contents
This collection includes twelve architectural drawings of Vinton-Pierce Place, a mansion once located at 1415 North Meridian, Indianapolis, Indiana. The drawings were created in circa 1935 by the Historic America Buildings Survey (HABS) as an official Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The drawings include the floor plans of the basement, first, second and third floors; the exterior elevations from all sides; and architectural details of various aspects of the home including windows,...
Dates:
circa 1935
Von Duprin, Inc. collection
Collection
Identifier: L480
Scope and Contents
This collection includes real estate papers, title abstracts, and insurance policies from Von Duprin, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1905 to 1977 regarding the company and real estate in Marion County, Indiana.
Dates:
1905-1977
Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana poll and challenge book
Collection — Folder S2534
Identifier: S2534
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the 1890 poll and challenge book for the 4th precinct of Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana.
Dates:
1890
Wharton R. Clinton collection
Collection — Folder S264
Identifier: S0264
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of four documents. The oldest is dated December 26, 1812, and certifies that Whorton Ransdall is a private in a company of the Kentucky Militia. He entered service on August 17, 1812, and was discharged December 16, 1812. The next three documents pertain to Wharton R. Clinton. Two documents are from the Civil War and have a similar heading. The first large document appointed Wharton R. Clinton as captain of the Ninth Ward Guard of the Militia, and is dated July 10,...
Dates:
1812, 1863, 1885
Wiebke and Ray family collection
Collection
Identifier: G-125
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs, newspaper clippings, and a family chart from Charles Robert Hatley in Indiana, ranging from 1870 to 1968 regarding the Wiebke, Ray, and other allied families.
Dates:
Other: circa 1870-1968
Found in:
Genealogy
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Wiebke and Ray family collection
William P. Long diaries
Collection
Identifier: L302
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopies of William P. Long's pocket diaries from 1897, 1900, and 1903, with daily entries covering various topics such as the weather, family, friends, church news, and farm activities.
Dates:
1897-1903
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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William P. Long diaries
William R. Shimer papers
Collection — Folder S2462
Identifier: S2462
Scope and Contents
This collection includes legal documents of William R. Shimer ranging from 1858 to 1899 regarding property in Marion County, Indiana. The documents include a school fund mortgage, warranty deeds, quit-claim deeds, deeds on decree, and a summons from the superior court. Names of individuals involved in the land transactions with Shimer include Thomas and Lucy Hunter, John and Susan Hill, John Miller, Frank Teachout, Caroline and James Parsons, and Olin and Lillian Brouse.
Dates:
1858-1899
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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William R. Shimer papers
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
