History; County government; Pioneers; Families; Farm life; Farming;
Mr. McCormick describes his work as an "An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with an Extended Survey of Modern Developments in the Reclamation of Lands and the Progress of Town and Country".
This is a photograph of the old Pennsylvania Railroad depot in Dupont, Indiana. The wooden crates stacked beside the depot are egg crates ready to be put on the train. Two gentlemen stand in the doorway. It is surmised that the one on the left...
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; County government -- Indiana -- Monroe County; Receipts (Acknowledgments) -- Indiana -- Monroe County; Records -- Indiana -- Monroe County
Describes condition of Bean Blossom bridge and estimated cost of wood, supplies, and labor.
Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924 - Photography; Porter, Charles D., 1850-1926;
Two gentlemen participate in the leisure pastime of fishing. One gentleman, who appears to be Charles Porter, is poling the boat on the river. Because this photo is included with the group of photographs from Michigan, and because of presence of...
1896 trade catalog from Ariel Cycle Manufacturing Company, Goshen, Indiana. Includes models 7-10 and tandem models 11 and 12. From title page: "Makers of America's best weel. Office and factory Douglas and Ninth Streets, Goshen, Indiana, U.S.A....
World War I; Soldiers; Railroad stations; Inductees; Madison; People; Railroads
Here a group of ten men pose at the Madison, Indiana railroad depot. The tags indicate they are inductees for service in WWI. Perhaps the older couple, to the far right, have come to say good-by to one of the gentlemen.
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; Bloomington (Ind.) -- History; Wylie, Jane Melheme (Jen) (1836 - 1865); Wylie Family -- Correspondence; Women -- Indiana -- Monroe County
Jane expresses frustration with letters unanswered, the war, and the longing for peace. She relays witnessing marching soldiers and discusses the Presbyterian and Episcopal churches, incl. Professor Ballentine. Uses the word "secesh" when speaking...
Indiana. General Assembly. House of Representatives-- Periodicals; Indiana-- Politics and government-- Periodicals; Legislative jorunals--Indiana-- Periodicals
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Speed Way (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Speed, Ind.;...
The Speedometer was a monthly or sometimes bi-weekly newsletter of the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana. The newsletter was focused on safety issues at the plant but also included human interest stories. The Speedometer began publication...
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Speed, Ind.; Sellersburg, Ind.; Employees' magazines, newsletters, etc.
This is the 1966 June and October issues of The Speed Way. The Speed Way was a monthly newsletter of the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana. The newsletter was focused on safety issues at the plant but also included human interest stories....
Starke County (Ind.) ; Posters; Memorabilia; Advertisements;
Built around 1925, the Crystal Gardens at Bass Lake was a source of entertainment for Starke County for many years through the 1960s. This poster is advertising a New Year's Eve party of dancing to the Troubadour's Orchestra hosted by Harry L...
