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Bindley Western Industries

Founded in Indianapolis in 1968 by Terre Haute native William E. Bindley, the company was the fifth-largest supplier of pharmaceutical, health, and beauty products in the United States in the… Read More »Bindley Western Industries

Fermor Spencer Cannon

(Aug. 4, 1888-Dec. 11, 1973). A native of Indianapolis and graduate of Shortridge High School, Fermor Spencer Cannon studied architecture at the University of Illinois, graduating in 1911. Upon returning… Read More »Fermor Spencer Cannon

The Criterion

The Criterion commenced publication as the official weekly newspaper of the Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis on October 7, 1960. It succeeded the Indiana Catholic and Record, which had served as… Read More »The Criterion

William Eastin English

(Nov. 3, 1850-Apr. 29, 1926). The only son of William Hayden English, English spent his early life in Lexington, Indiana, and moved to Indianapolis with his parents in 1865. An… Read More »William Eastin English

William Hayden English

(Aug. 27, 1822-Feb. 7, 1896). Born in Lexington, Indiana, English was the only son of Elisha G. and Mahala (Eastin) English. He completed three years at Hanover College before being… Read More »William Hayden English

Herbert Willard Foltz

(Feb 23, 1867-July 6, 1946). A native of Indianapolis, Foltz graduated from shortridge high school before attending Rose Polytechnic Institute (later known as Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), from which he… Read More »Herbert Willard Foltz

John Freeman Fugitive Slave Case

The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, part of the Compromise of 1850, amended the 1793 Fugitive Slave Law by giving the federal government sole jurisdiction over cases of fugitive enslaved… Read More »John Freeman Fugitive Slave Case

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 industry and cofounder of several discount chains. In 1962, Geisse… Read More »John F. Geisse

J. Frank Hanly

(Apr. 4, 1863-Aug. 1, 1920). Born near St. Joseph, Illinois, James Franklin Hanly moved to Warren County, Indiana in 1879. Admitted to the Indiana bar in 1889, he won election… Read More »J. Frank Hanly

Hollenbeck Press

Symbolized by a griffin, Hollenbeck Press was founded in 1864 as Carlon and Hollenbeck and located at the southeast corner of Meridian Street and the Circle. New York native Charles… Read More »Hollenbeck Press

Indiana Interreligious Commission on Human Equality

In 1968, the national Presidential Advisory Commission on Civil Disorder (the “Kerner Commission”) concluded that the United States comprised two separate and unequal societies, one Black, the other white. In… Read More »Indiana Interreligious Commission on Human Equality

Jenn-Air Corporation

Founded by Ohio native Louis J. Jenn in 1947 following its move to Indianapolis, Jenn Industries produced self-ventilating, overhead exhaust fans for factories. After experiencing great success with the product,… Read More »Jenn-Air Corporation

Edna Balz Lacy

(Sept. 21, 1906-Dec. 30, 1991). A native of Indianapolis, Lacy graduated from Shortridge High School and later earned a B.A. in education from the University of Michigan (1928). She returned… Read More »Edna Balz Lacy

Frank Martin McHale

(Mar. 4, 1891-Jan. 26, 1975). Attorney, businessman, and state and national Democratic leader, Frank Martin McHale was the child of Irish immigrants and a native of Logansport. He earned a… Read More »Frank Martin McHale

Monasteries And Retreat Houses

A monastery is home to a group of religious believers who reside in seclusion to pursue a life of contemplation. The monastic life is characterized by asceticism and self-denial. The… Read More »Monasteries And Retreat Houses

National Council of Jewish Women, Indianapolis

Founded in 1893, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is the oldest volunteer Jewish women’s organization in the U.S. It has been at the forefront of social change locally… Read More »National Council of Jewish Women, Indianapolis

Railroadmen’s Federal Savings and Loan Association

Founded in 1887 by William T. Cannon, paymaster of the Indianapolis Union Railroad, Railroadmen’s Federal Savings and Loan Association originally assisted railroad workers to save money and invest in new… Read More »Railroadmen’s Federal Savings and Loan Association

Roda E. Selleck

(Sept. 6, 1848-Nov. 15, 1924). Born in Utica, Michigan, Roda E. Selleck was the daughter of Franklin and Elizabeth Knight Madison Selleck. She studied at Harvard University with Denham Ross,… Read More »Roda E. Selleck

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