Western Association of Writers In 1885, Marie L. Andrews of Connersville, Indiana, suggested forming a Midwestern writers group to encourage the development of a… Read More »Western Association of Writers
Robert V. Welch (May 26, 1927-Sept. 11, 1992). Robert V. Welch was born in Indianapolis and graduated from Cathedral High School and the… Read More »Robert V. Welch
War Manpower Commission Industries producing war material geared up immediately following Pearl Harbor. To meet the demand for labor, the employment services of… Read More »War Manpower Commission
Luke Walton (Apr. 4, 1907-June 18, 1990). Recognized for his rapid-fire delivery, Walton broadcast high school, college, and professional sports events, including… Read More »Luke Walton
Zerelda Gray Sanders Wallace (Aug. 6, 1817-Mar. 19, 1901). Born in Millersburg, Kentucky, Zerelda Gray Sanders Wallace was the eldest of five girls. Her… Read More »Zerelda Gray Sanders Wallace
Lewis (Lew) Wallace (Apr. 10, 1827-Feb. 15, 1905). Originally from Brookville, Indiana, Wallace was one of four boys born to David and Esther… Read More »Lewis (Lew) Wallace
Harry R. Wallace (Feb. 16, 1869-Sept. 17, 1915). The son of Indianapolis Mayor , Harry Wallace was a lifelong resident of the city.… Read More »Harry R. Wallace
Vonnegut Hardware Company , a native of Germany, immigrated to America at age 27 and started the Vollmer and Vonnegut business with Charles… Read More »Vonnegut Hardware Company
Vonnegut and Bohn In 1888, and Arthur Bohn formed a partnership that lasted until Vonnegut’s death in 1908 and that evolved into an… Read More »Vonnegut and Bohn
Bernard Vonnegut (Aug. 8, 1855-Aug. 7, 1908). The second son of Indianapolis merchant and his wife Katrina, Bernard Vonnegut attended various German… Read More »Bernard Vonnegut
