Indianapolis—An Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press book honoring the legacy of Ryan White has been recognized as a gold winner in the 18th annual Foreward Reviews’ INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards. The Quiet Hero: A Life of Ryan White by Nelson Price was named a gold winner in the Young Adult Nonfiction Category. “IHS […]
Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is making it possible for guests to enjoy a free day of fun and music in downtown Indianapolis, leading up to the city’s Fourth of July fireworks. Normally closed on Mondays, the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on July […]
Do you ever picture what life was like 10 years ago today? Or maybe what people were doing 50 years ago today? OK, how about 200 years ago today? In late June of 1816, the constitutional convention delegates were wrapping up more than two weeks of deliberation and conversation to create Indiana?s first constitution. While […]
As the cataloger of Printed Collections at the Indiana Historical Society, I have the privilege of examining some very unique and interesting items on a daily basis. Every month, I plan to highlight one recently cataloged book, pamphlet, or map that stands out from the crowd. I recently cataloged six issues of Black and Gold, […]
NASHVILLE—The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) and Wilma Gibbs Moore, IHS senior archivist of African-American history, are each recipients of an Award of Merit. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and […]
My second grade son recently came home with an interesting school assignment: Prepare a costume for the class idiom fashion show. Need a language arts refresher? An idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. In addition to frustrating non-native English speakers, these figurative phrases cause us to think in pictures. Examples […]
Welcome to my inaugural blog post! As the cataloger of Printed Collections at the Indiana Historical Society, I have the privilege of examining some very unique and interesting items on a daily basis. Every month, I plan to highlight one recently cataloged book, pamphlet or map that stands out from the crowd. This month, I […]
Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces its 2016 Indiana Living Legends. This year, IHS honors former Indiana Governor and Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, Indianapolis Children’s Choir founding director Henry Leck, Indiana historian Dr. James Madison, Central Indiana Community Foundation President and CEO Brian Payne and civic and corporate leader Yvonne Shaheen. Each year, […]
June is Cole Porter Month at the Indiana Historical Society! On Thursday, June 9, the History Center is hosting the Actors Theatre of Indiana for its Concerts on the Canal performance. The troop will be performing a dedication to Cole Porter and a special cupcake will be available for purchase by Gigi’s Cupcakes to celebrate […]
In August 1915, author Theodore Dreiser and artist Franklin Booth, both Indiana natives, set off from New York City in a 60-horsepower, Hoosier-made Pathfinder touring car on a trip that brought Dreiser home after a more than 20-year absence. The result of the two-week, 2,000-mile journey was A Hoosier Holiday, published in Indiana?s centennial year. […]
