William Doyle Ruckelshaus (July 24, 1932 – Nov. 27, 2019). Born in Indianapolis, Ruckelshaus attended local parochial schools until the age of 16.… Read More »William Doyle Ruckelshaus
Asa J. Smith (Jan. 20, 1894-Feb. 12, 1973). Born in Wabash, Indiana, Asa Smith graduated from DePauw University in 1915 and came to… Read More »Asa J. Smith
Oliver Hampton Smith (Oct. 23, 1794-Mar. 19, 1859). Born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, of Quaker stock, Oliver Hampton Smith journeyed first to New… Read More »Oliver Hampton Smith
William E. Steckler (Oct. 18, 1913-Mar. 8, 1995). Born in Mount Vernon, Indiana William E. Steckler earned a law degree at Indiana University… Read More »William E. Steckler
Edwin K. Steers (Jan. 19, 1915-Nov. 30, 1992). Born in Indianapolis, Edwin K. Steers was the son of Edwin M. S. Steers, former… Read More »Edwin K. Steers
George W. Stubbs (Sept., 1837-Mar. 3, 1911). Born in Shelby County, Indiana, George W. Stubbs was studying law when the Civil War began.… Read More »George W. Stubbs
Sunday Closing Laws Laws governing the observance of the Sabbath have existed in Indiana since 1807 when territorial governor William Henry Harrison approved… Read More »Sunday Closing Laws
Lucius Burrie Swift (July 31, 1844-July 3, 1929). Born in Orleans County, New York, Lucius Burrie Swift attended local schools and worked on… Read More »Lucius Burrie Swift
Tally Sheet Forgeries The Tally Sheet Forgeries occurred during the 1886 midterm election in Indianapolis. The scandal centered on the alteration of voter… Read More »Tally Sheet Forgeries
U.S. v. Board of School Commissioners United States v. Board of School Commissioners of the City of Indianapolis, Indiana, was rooted in the U.S. Supreme Court’s… Read More »U.S. v. Board of School Commissioners