John Barton (Johnny) Gruelle (Dec. 24, 1880-Jan. 9, 1938). Johnny Gruelle created the Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and stories. Born in Arcola, Illinois,… Read More »John Barton (Johnny) Gruelle
Bertita Carla Camille Leonarz De Harding (Nov. 1, 1902-Dec. 31, 1971). Bertita Carla Camille Leonarz de Harding was born in Hungary and moved with her family… Read More »Bertita Carla Camille Leonarz De Harding
High Cotton High Cotton was the debut novel of Indianapolis native and acclaimed critic Darryl Pinckney, son of former Indianapolis president .… Read More »High Cotton
Histories of Indianapolis The historiography of the Hoosier capital begins with a “Historical Sketch of Indianapolis” prepared by for A. C. Howard’s Directory,… Read More »Histories of Indianapolis
A Hoosier Chronicle A Hoosier Chronicle (New York, 1912) was written by Indianapolis popular author . It is a powerful novel of politics… Read More »A Hoosier Chronicle
Louis Howland (June 13, 1857-Mar. 26, 1934). Journalist, author, and longtime editor, Louis Howland was born in Indianapolis. He was the son… Read More »Louis Howland
Indiana Writers Center Jim Powell, Elwood Indiana native and author of Only Witness, a collection of short stories founded the Indiana Writers Center… Read More »Indiana Writers Center
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 Press Club A social and professional club for working journalists and allied crafts. Its attractive quarters are across from the in the… Read More »Indianapolis Press 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
