Indiana -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:
Miami County, Indiana collection
Collection — Folder S2546
Identifier: S2546
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photostatic copies of a variety of documents related to the history of Miami County, Indiana, including a January 1, 1833 letter certifying the purchase by Joseph B. Richardville, Jr. of “buildings erected for the use of the Commissioners at the late treaty held with the Miamies [sic] at the Forks of the Wabash in September 1832” and signed by Special Commissary Anthony L. Davis; receipts regarding the purchase of whisky and other items from Benbridge & Foster (June...
Dates:
1833-1925
Paul M. Ross "Indiana" manuscript
Collection — Folder S1812
Identifier: S1812
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a typewritten copy of the manuscript "Indiana" by Paul M. Ross. Written in 1947 while Ross served as executive director of the Indiana Department of Commerce and Public Relations, the manuscript presents information about the state regarding a variety of topics: physical characteristics, cities, population, natural resources, state parks and public lands, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, banking, state government, local government, education, and history....
Dates:
1947-1950
Robert E. Boughey "Reminiscence" manuscript
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1780
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a typewritten copy of "Reminiscence," a manuscipt written by Robert E. Boughey of Kendallville, Indiana in 1974. Written in four parts, Boughey covers a number of topics, including the early history of Native Americans, pioneer life, his childhood home, farming, education and the Zion church, the Albion (Ind.) Field Day, and stories of the extended Boughey family. Besides family, Boughey also reminisces about neighbor James Harvey and the life and criminal activity of...
Dates:
1974
"The Weaving of Ripley County" pageant script
Collection — Folder S1776
Identifier: S1776
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a copy of the script for the historical pageant "The Weaving of Ripley County," written and directed by Minnie E. Wycoff. Performed at the Osgood, Indiana fairgrounds on September 12, 1927, the twenty-six page script includes the speeches, reenactments, costuming, number of minutes alloted for each part and interval, and other details related to the production.
Dates:
1927
