African Americans--Politics and government; Local elections; Metropolitan government; Voting research
Despite the fact that few large metropolitan areas have had city-county consolidations, interest remains high in these mergers as a means of restructuring urban government. Evaluation literature on city-county consolidations generally focuses on...
As my curatorial thesis project, I chose to curate an exhibit of George Washington Morrison's paintings. George Morrison was a well-known portrait painter in New Albany, Indiana during his time here from 1840-1893. His paintings are on display in...
Kate Matthews nephews, Charles and Matthews "Mackie" Fletcher, at home at Glen Ethel Farm near Indianapolis, Indiana in 1895. Handwritten on verso: "Photo. Kate Matthews, At "'Glen Ethel'." Title supplied by cataloger.
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Men; Government officials
Portrait of George V. Coffin of Indianapolis, Indiana, wearing a jacket and printed tie. Stamped on back of image: September 17, 1927. Attached to back: Associated Press Photo; Indianapolis Politician Under Indictment; Indianapolis, IND.; chairman...
African Americans; Race relations; Civil rights demonstrations; Civil rights; Louisville Free Public Library; Girl Scouts; Libraries; Integration; African Americans--Social conditions
Oral history interview with Murray Atkins Walls and John Walls, conducted July 27, 1977 by Dwayne Cox. Most of the interview focuses on Murray Atkins Walls, although her husband, John Walls, is also an active participant. They were both involved in...
Otto Williams or Otto George Williams (1877-1937). Black-and-white portrait of Otto Williams with the Indianapolis Indians (Indiana) on a round card. Verso: Stars of the Diamond. The Gum That's Round. One in every 5 ¢ package of Colgan's Violet...
Railroad cars; Electric railroads; Indiana Railroad; Transportation
A railroad car sits on a track in a grassy area. A line connects it to wires above. "Indiana Railroad" is written on the side of the car as is an insignia with an I and an R with an arrow through them. The number 50 is also lettered on...
The house, belonging to Wilna Coyner Ensley and probably located in Indianapolis, Indiana, is two stories tall and of wood construction. The front porch extends the length of the house. Title supplied by caption under photo.
A view of the houses along the street where Wilna Coyner Ensley lives, probably in Indianapolis, Indiana. All the houses are two stories tall and have front porches. A small dog is on the lawn of one house. The street is lined with trees.
Jean Thomas (center, wearing shirt-waist dress) joins May Crum, a tall woman wearing a polka-dot suit, and her husband, Dr. Crum of Indianapolis, Indiana (wearing a three-piece suit and holding a cigarette) on the lawn of her "Wee House in the...
Jean Thomas (left, wearing shirt-waist dress) joins May Crum, a tall woman wearing a polka-dot suit and sunglasses, and her husband, Dr. Crum of Indianapolis, Indiana (wearing a three-piece suit and holding a cigarette) on the lawn of her "Wee...
Jean Thomas (center, wearing shirt-waist dress) joins May Crum, a tall woman wearing a polka-dot suit, and her husband, Dr. Crum of Indianapolis, Indiana (wearing a three-piece suit) on the lawn of her "Wee House in the Wood" in Ashland,...
Two of photographer Kate Matthews' nephews, Charles Barrows Fletcher, Jr. and Matthews Fletcher, in a bed with wooden side rails like those seen on baby beds. Photographer Kate Matthews' signature is on lower right corner of mount. Also handwritten...
Baseball cards; Athletes; Baseball players; Philadelphia Athletics (Baseball team)
Topsy Hartsel or Tully Frederick Hartsel (1874-1944). Color portrait of Topsy Hartsel with the Philadelphia Athletics. An elephant is in the top left corner and 'Athletics' is I the top right. Verso: Frederick T. Hartsel. 'Topsy' Hartsel, the...
Baseball cards; Athletes; Baseball players; Boston Braves (Baseball team)
Al Mattern or Alonzo Albert Mattern (1883-1958). Color portrait of Al Mattern. A 'B' is in the top left corner and 'Rustlers' is in the top right. The team is the Boston Rustlers. Verso: A.A. Mattern. A.A. Mattern, the star southpaw of the Boston...
Railroad cars; Electric railroads; Indiana Railroad; People; Transportation
A group of well-dressed people sit in a railroad car. The seats are couches and armchairs and face each other as if one were in a sitting room. The car includes side tables with lamps and standing ashtrays. The men wear suits and the women wear...
