German-English School Society After several attempts to establish schools for German American children, a group of prominent, non-sectarian, liberal German Americans in Indianapolis… Read More »German-English School Society
George F. Cram Company The George F. Cram Company was a globe and map manufacturer. In 1862, George F. Cram enlisted in the Union… Read More »George F. Cram Company
John F. Geisse (Sept. 1, 1920-Feb. 22, 1992). A native of Madison, Wisconsin, Geisse was a leader in the emerging high-volume discount store… Read More »John F. Geisse
Visit of Father Alessandro Gavazzi After the fall of Rome to French troops in 1849, former Catholic priest and Italian patriot Gavazzi escaped to England… Read More »Visit of Father Alessandro Gavazzi
Richard J. Gatling (Sept. 12, 1818-Feb. 26, 1903). Richard J. Gatling, born in North Carolina, later moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where, in… Read More »Richard J. Gatling
Willis Dew Gatch (Oct. 27, 1877-Jan. 24, 1962). A native of Aurora, Indiana, Gatch received an A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1901.… Read More »Willis Dew Gatch
Jean Garrigue (Dec. 8, 1914-Dec. 27, 1972). Jean Garrigue was an influential poet known for her technical skill, unique lyrical style, and… Read More »Jean Garrigue
Sumner A. Furniss (Jan. 30, 1874 -Jan. 18, 1953). Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Sumner A. Furniss moved to Indianapolis with his family as… Read More »Sumner A. Furniss
Otto Nicholas Frenzel II (May 6, 1899-May 28, 1989). The son of Otto N. Frenzel I and the nephew of John P. Frenzel II… Read More »Otto Nicholas Frenzel II
John P. Frenzel II and Otto N. Frenzel I (John, Dec. 21, 1853-May 29, 1933; Otto, Sept. 8, 1856-June 23, 1925). Sons of the engineer responsible for driving the… Read More »John P. Frenzel II and Otto N. Frenzel I
