Monthly Archives: June 2017

Famous Hoosiers: Louise Dresser

Posted on June 30, 2017 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. As our series, “Famous Hoosiers”, wraps up, we are going to focus on motion picture entertainers. One of the best-known Tri-State residents such as Johnny Depp, … Continue reading →

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Famous Hoosiers: Booth Tarkington

Posted on June 28, 2017 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. As our series, “Famous Hoosiers” continues, Indiana has an influential lineage of Hoosiers authors such as Norman Bridwell, Gene Stratton-Porter, John Green, Lew Wallace, and Kurt … Continue reading →

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“I’m the King of the World”: The Titanic Disaster

Posted on June 26, 2017 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. Before there was social media, most individuals received their information from newspapers. Since newspapers have been around, they have provided society information on local, national, and … Continue reading →

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#ThrowbackThursday: Stelle … The Ultimate Frontier

Posted on June 22, 2017 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. Upon first glance, some might assume I made a Star Trek reference … but only if the title of this piece were “The Final Frontier”, then … Continue reading →

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Famous Hoosiers: Winfield Denton

Posted on June 20, 2017 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. Throughout the two hundred year history, there have been numerous politicians serving and representing the state of Indiana. As we continue our series, “Famous Hoosiers”, we … Continue reading →

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