Monthly Archives: September 2019

When the Path to Freedom Isn’t a Legal One

Posted on September 30, 2019 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. In the light of today’s rhetoric, this could be construed as an inflammatory statement, but there’s no political commentary intended here. Instead, this blog delves into the Underground Railroad, … Continue reading →

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What’s the Capital of Indiana?

Posted on September 23, 2019 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. The capital of Indiana wasn’t always Indianapolis. Hopefully, if you are from Indiana or have lived here for a while, you know this, but you may be a stranger … Continue reading →

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Believe It or Not …

Posted on September 16, 2019 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. You probably recognize that tagline from the many Ripley’s Believe It or Not! attractions, and the phrase has come into common parlance. I’m going to introduce you to the … Continue reading →

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Hot! Hot! Hot!

Posted on September 9, 2019 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. Evansville faced a number of devastating fires in the 20th century … let’s take a peek at some of these. “The Fendrich family — a father, mother, and four … Continue reading →

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Delving Deep into the Past

Posted on September 2, 2019 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. You can learn a lot about history by visiting cemeteries. With apologies for the pun in the title, let’s head over to Evansville’s Oak Hill Cemetery. “Oak Hill was … Continue reading →

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