L. Ert Slack (Oct. 8, 1874-Feb. 24, 1952). Born and raised in Johnson County, Indiana, Lemuel Ertus Slack moved to Indianapolis as a… Read More »L. Ert Slack
Noble Lee Sissle (July 10, 1889-Dec. 17, 1975). As a young boy, Noble Sissle, a native of Indianapolis, worked as an office boy… Read More »Noble Lee Sissle
Henry L. Simons (ca. 1884-Sept. 18, 1954). Born in Potter County, Pennsylvania, Henry L. Simons moved to Indianapolis in 1920. He formed H.… Read More »Henry L. Simons
Warren Wilbur Shaw (Oct. 31, 1902-Oct. 30, 1954). Born near Shelbyville, Indiana, Shaw spent his formative years divided between Shelbyville and Greensburg. He… Read More »Warren Wilbur Shaw
Samuel Lewis (Lew) Shank (Jan. 23, 1872-Sept. 24, 1927). Born in Marion County, Samuel Lewis (Lew) Shank worked at a variety of jobs before… Read More »Samuel Lewis (Lew) Shank
Fabien Sevitzky (Sept. 30, 1893-Feb. 3, 1967). Born in Russia, Fabien Sevitzky was the nephew of famous orchestral conductor Serge Koussevitzky of… Read More »Fabien Sevitzky
Roda E. Selleck (Sept. 6, 1848-Nov. 15, 1924). Born in Utica, Michigan, Roda E. Selleck was the daughter of Franklin and Elizabeth Knight… Read More »Roda E. Selleck
Reynolds L. Selfridge (Sept. 30, 1898-Oct. 16, 1974). Landscape and portrait painter Reynolds Selfridge was born in Jasonville, Indiana. After graduating from high… Read More »Reynolds L. Selfridge
Purpose of Life Ministries Purpose of Life Ministries began as Second Baptist Church, the first African American Baptist congregation established in Indianapolis. Charles Sachel,… Read More »Purpose of Life Ministries
Caleb Scudder (Jan. 18, 1795-Mar. 6, 1866). Born in Trenton, New Jersey, where he learned the cabinetmaking trade, Caleb Scudder settled with… Read More »Caleb Scudder
