Nursing Professional nursing in the United States dates back to the last quarter of the 19th century. Before that time religious… Read More »Nursing
Playground and Pool Movement The push for public playgrounds and swimming facilities in Indianapolis was part of the national progressive movement to save urban… Read More »Playground and Pool Movement
Ragtime This uniquely American musical genre, based upon African American rhythms and styles rendered initially by Black banjoists and pianists, flourished… Read More »Ragtime
School Desegregation Although Indiana’s early school laws made no reference to race, few African American children attended local township schools, relying instead… Read More »School Desegregation
Structure of Unigov City-county consolidation in Indianapolis is not a one-community, one-government system. Although the consolidation was named “Unigov” for “unified government,” Marion… Read More »Structure of Unigov
Unigov and Political Participation The 1969 reorganization of Indianapolis-Marion County local government known as Unigov had profound effects on patterns of political participation and… Read More »Unigov and Political Participation
Unigov and Service Delivery Some local public services in Marion County are provided countywide, others more nearly match the pre-Unigov “old city” of Indianapolis,… Read More »Unigov and Service Delivery
Women and African Americans In Public Safety Women and African Americans have made contributions to public safety in Indianapolis for well over 100 years, but their service… Read More »Women and African Americans In Public Safety
Women in Politics Throughout its long history, Indianapolis has produced many women who were at the forefront of local, state, and national politics.… Read More »Women in Politics
Women in Religion As long as there have been churches in Indianapolis, there have been churchwomen involved in religious work. In 1822 an… Read More »Women in Religion