Kay Debow Alford (Dec. 12, 1957 – July 19, 2021). Kayanne DeBow Alford, known as “Kay,” was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Charles… Read More »Kay Debow Alford
R. B. Annis (Feb. 22, 1907-Sept. 6, 1999). Robert Baines Annis was born in Connersville, Indiana, to Elvin and Mabel (née Baine). He… Read More »R. B. Annis
Thomas W. Binford (Apr. 6, 1924-Jan. 14, 1999). Thomas W. Binford played important roles as a civic and civil rights leader and was… Read More »Thomas W. Binford
James Blake (Mar. 3, 1791-Nov. 26, 1870). Colonel James Blake, a veteran of the War of 1812, arrived in Indianapolis from York County,… Read More »James Blake
Business and Professional Women’s Club The Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) Club was organized on May 1, 1935, as an offshoot of the , a… Read More »Business and Professional Women’s Club
George Henry Alexander (Alec) Clowes (Aug. 17, 1877 – Aug. 25, 1958). George Henry Alexander (Alec) Clowes was born in Ipswich, England, to Josiah Pratt… Read More »George Henry Alexander (Alec) Clowes
Christel DeHaan (Oct. 20, 1942-June 6, 2020). Christel DeHaan was a German-born Indianapolis philanthropist who cofounded and, upon its sale in 1996,… Read More »Christel DeHaan
Gustave A. Efroymson (Jan. 21, 1870 – Nov. 3, 1946). Gustave Efroymson was a businessman, philanthropist, and champion for justice who was active… Read More »Gustave A. Efroymson
Robert A. Efroymson (Sept. 27, 1905-Dec. 30, 1988). A lifelong resident of Indianapolis and a graduate of , Efroymson received a B.A. (1926)… Read More »Robert A. Efroymson
Francis William (Frank) Flanner (Dec. 5, 1854-Feb. 17, 1912). Frances William (Frank) Flanner was born in the Quaker village of Mount Pleasant, Jefferson County,… Read More »Francis William (Frank) Flanner
