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Jacob Piatt Dunn Jr.
Jacob Piatt Dunn Jr.

(Apr. 12, 1855-June 6, 1924). Born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Dunn came with his parents to Indianapolis in 1861 and attended… Read More »Jacob Piatt Dunn Jr.

Charles Evans
Charles Evans

(Nov. 13, 1850-Feb. 8, 1935). Born in Boston, Massachusetts, and educated in the public schools, Charles Evans was assistant at… Read More »Charles Evans

Indianapolis Literary Club

The Indianapolis Literary Club was founded on January 10, 1877, by John D. Howland, who became the club’s president, Rev.… Read More »Indianapolis Literary Club

Indianapolis Woman’s Club
Indianapolis Woman’s Club

The Indianapolis Woman’s Club (IWC) was founded on February 18, 1875, making it one of the oldest and longest-running clubs… Read More »Indianapolis Woman’s Club

Literary Organizations and Events
Literary Organizations and Events

Literary clubs have had great popularity in Indianapolis. In the 19th century, and during the , men and women founded societies to… Read More »Literary Organizations and Events

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