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 Labyris 
 Labyris 

Former social-service administrator Mary Byrne operated the feminist bar Labyris from March 1979 until 1984 in the district. The bar… Read More » Labyris 

100 Black Women of Indianapolis, Inc.
100 Black Women of Indianapolis, Inc.

In New York City, 24 Black women began meeting in their homes in 1970 to assess the problems and opportunities… Read More »100 Black Women of Indianapolis, Inc.

Anna Margaret Ross Alexander
Anna Margaret Ross Alexander

(Nov. 17, 1913-Feb. 16, 1995). Anna Margaret Ross Alexander was born in Lafayette, Indiana, to Linn Carhahan Ross and Gladys… Read More »Anna Margaret Ross Alexander

Kay Debow Alford
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

Episcopal Church of All Saints
Episcopal Church of All Saints

The parish known as All Saints was established under the name Grace Church in September 1864. It was the third… Read More »Episcopal Church of All Saints

American Association of University Women 
American Association of University Women 

The American Collegiate Association (ACA) was founded in 1881 by Marion Talbot and Ellen Swallow Richards to provide women with… Read More »American Association of University Women 

American Booksellers Association, Inc. v. Hudnut
American Booksellers Association, Inc. v. Hudnut

American Booksellers Association, Inc. v. Hudnut was an action brought against the City of Indianapolis, challenging the constitutionality of the… Read More »American Booksellers Association, Inc. v. Hudnut

May Frances Aufderheide
May Frances Aufderheide

(May 21, 1888-Sept. 1, 1972). Daughter of John Henry and Lucy Deel Aufderheide of Indianapolis, May was raised in a… Read More »May Frances Aufderheide

Emma Christy Baker 
Emma Christy Baker 

(Feb. 10, 1865-Sept. 23, 1955). Emma Christy was born in Salem, Washington County, Indiana, to William W. Christy and Hester… Read More »Emma Christy Baker 

Arcada Campbell Stark Balz
Arcada Campbell Stark Balz

(Dec. 31, 1879-Aug. 18, 1973). Born in Morgan County on a farm near Bloomington, Indiana, Arcada Stark’s family moved to… Read More »Arcada Campbell Stark Balz

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