World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--France--Normandy; Soldiers--Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; United States. Army--Military life;World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns England; Air raids; World War, 1939-1945--Europe--End; Bombs
Jimmy talks about how he wants to get back to civilian clothes. He says he can write more about his experiences now that the war is over. He talks about being in England and having bombs dropped close to him with gun fire from the sky at the same...
The first water system for Madison was built between 1814 and 1817. While it did not serve everyone in the city it must have been a monumental achievement for such an early age. The first water ducts were hollowed out logs fitted into each other...
United States Army in World War II. War in the Pacific; Soldiers--Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; Japanese; Food; World War, 1939-1945--Europe--End
James tells about encounters with the Japanese. He asks about Franks watermelon patch and would like to have some food made by Dorothy. He has gotten some fresh vegetables which is nice after eating dehydrated food. He talks of changes at home and...
United States Army in World War II. War in the Pacific; Soldiers--Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; Japanese; Food; Indiana Army Ammunition Plant--Indiana--Charlestown; Philippine Islands
James is in the Philippines. He just got over blood poisoning. He has been commisioned a 2nd Lt. He also received a Purlple Heart for a shrapnel wound in the hip. The Japanese are keeping them busy. He describes the fishing they do with TNT. He...
The white bus ran the route between Madison and Indianapolis. It is pictured here at 310 Walnut Street. It evolved into the White Star Line run by Bill Lockridge.
A photograph in the Jasper Herald of an Indiana State policeman investigating a collision between a truck and a car driven by Keith Bauer. Keywords: cars, wreck, policeman, newspaper.
Two photographs in the Jasper Herald of the collision between Steven Reisenbeck and Belinda Bair. The top photograph is of Reisenbeck being removed from his vehicle. Keywords: cars, collision, people, newspaper.
Built in 1908 and located near State Road 7 on the hilltop and demolished in 1968, this was the North Madison Train Station. Bushrod W. Taylor, superintendent of the PRR in Louisville, gave directions for the building of the station. It was for...
Theaters; Marion County (Ind.); Indianapolis (Ind.); Marquees
The black and white image shows the Apollo Theater exterior, including marquee. The Apollo was located on Illinois Street between Market and Washington streets in downtown Indianapolis. The theater closed 11 April 1940.
Theaters; Marion County (Ind.); Indianapolis (Ind.); Auditoriums;
The image shows the exterior front facade of Clowes Hall. Clowes is located at Butler University. It was built in memory of Dr. George Henry Alexander Clowes, the former research director at Eli Lilly Co.
Theaters; Marion County (Ind.); Indianapolis (Ind.)
The image shows the interior of Clowes. Clowes is located at Butler University. It was built in memory of Dr. George Henry Alexander Clowes, former research director at Eli Lilly Co.
Street railroad facilities; Union Traction Company of Indiana
The Union Traction Company of Indiana grew out of an interurban line between Anderson and Alexandria into a system of street railroads that served the central third of Indiana and maintained about 400 miles of track. Company offices were located...
This is an item of personal correspondence between Gene Stratton-Porter and the Heller's. Mr Heller was partner then owner of the Decatur Democrat newspaper and a shirt-tail relative of Charles Porter. This letter of thanks was in response to a...
The relationship between Charles and his brother Miles was a close one. Dr. Miles lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a short train ride away. It was reported that when Gene was ill in August of 1902 that a special train brought Miles to Geneva to tend...
An Easter table reveals those things we expect with children and Easter - colored eggs, chicks, rabbits and Easter baskets. This photograph also reveals one of Gene's corner cupboards full of dishes - including a tea service. The table and rug on...
