Robert Lee Brokenburr (Nov. 16, 1886-Mar. 24, 1974). Born in Phoebus, Virginia, and encouraged by his parents to get an education, Robert Brokenburr… Read More »Robert Lee Brokenburr
Genevieve Brown (ca 1885-Aug. 4, 1970). A native of Winamac, Indiana, Brown graduated from Monticello High School and Indiana University and subsequently… Read More »Genevieve Brown
Paul H. Buchanan Jr. (Jan. 6, 1918 – Dec. 6, 2008). The grandson of the founder of , Paul H. Buchanan turned down an… Read More »Paul H. Buchanan Jr.
Noble Chase Butler (Feb. 21, 1844-Oct. 7, 1933). Born in Salem, Indiana, Butler attended Hanover College (1860-1863) before joining the 93rd Indiana Volunteer… Read More »Noble Chase Butler
Center for Victim and Human Rights The Center for Victim and Human Rights (CVHR) is a nonprofit legal services organization focused on providing legal representation to… Read More »Center for Victim and Human Rights
Civil War Treason Trials The Indianapolis military-commission “treason trials” of 1864 arose from the threat posed to the Union war effort and the survival… Read More »Civil War Treason Trials
Alex M. Clark (Mar. 22, 1916-Feb. 14, 1991). The son of Scottish immigrants and a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Alex M. Clark graduated… Read More »Alex M. Clark
John Coburn (Oct. 27, 1825-Jan. 28, 1908). Born in Indianapolis, Coburn received his education in public schools and at the Marion County… Read More »John Coburn
John Barrett Cockrum (Sept. 12, 1857-Apr. 15, 1937). John Barrett Cockrum was recognized as one of the city’s leading corporate lawyers. Born in… Read More »John Barrett Cockrum
Common Cause IN v. Marion Co. Election Board Since the mid-1980s Indiana law has permitted voters to cast a no-excuse, early in-person (EIP) absentee ballot at the office… Read More »Common Cause IN v. Marion Co. Election Board
