Category Archives: Evansville, Indiana

Gone, But Not Forgotten

Posted on November 15, 2018 by

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. If you have watched the 4th of July firework on Evansville’s riverfront or driven down Riverside Drive, you’ve probably seen this. It’s the Four Freedoms monument, celebrating freedom of … Continue reading →

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100th Anniversary of the End of World War I

Posted on November 11, 2018 by

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. November 11, 1918—specifically, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month—World War I ended with the signing of an armistice in a railroad car outside … Continue reading →

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

Posted on October 26, 2018 by

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. As the World Series gets near, I thought it might be interesting to look at Evansville and baseball. First, look at this beauty—Bosse Field.   It opened June 17, 1915, … Continue reading →

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So long, old friend!

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. In the late 1960’s, Sears was the world’s largest retailer, holding that position until the early 1990’s.  By now you’re surely aware that Sears has declared bankruptcy, has closed … Continue reading →

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Recycling … It’s not what you think

Posted on August 28, 2018 by

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. Recycling is a hot topic today–there’s a lot of concern about our air, our water, our atmosphere, even Earth itself.  If you live within the city of Evansville, every … Continue reading →

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