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Helene Louise Hibben

(Nov. 18, 1882–Mar. 18, 1968). Helene Louise Hibben was born in Indianapolis to Thomas and Jennie Hibben. She had four… Read More »Helene Louise Hibben

Merica Evans Hoagland

(Apr. 7, 1858-Aug. 16, 1933). Hoagland, a native of Fort Wayne and a prominent club woman, viewed the library as… Read More »Merica Evans Hoagland

Indiana University School of Nursing

Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) opened its doors in 1914 as the Indiana University Training School for Nurses. Its… Read More »Indiana University School of Nursing

Indianapolis Female Institute/Seminary

Antebellum school for young women. In the early decades of the 19th century, American society placed increasing importance on the home… Read More »Indianapolis Female Institute/Seminary

Indianapolis Public Library

The best-known early efforts to foster reading and libraries in Indianapolis were the Union Sabbath School founded in 1823; the… Read More »Indianapolis Public Library

Florentine Wilhelmina Emma Krauch

(June 12, 1877-Oct. 9, 1958). Flora Krauch was responsible for developing children’s wear merchandising methods, professional saleswomen with child welfare… Read More »Florentine Wilhelmina Emma Krauch

Violet Temple Lewis

(May 27, 1897-Mar. 22, 1968). Violet Temple Lewis was born in Lima, Ohio, to William David Harrison and Eva Brown… Read More »Violet Temple Lewis

Marian University

Marian University is an independent, coeducational, comprehensive liberal arts university. Affiliated with the Roman Catholic church, the university is located… Read More »Marian University

Catharine Merrill

(Jan. 24, 1824-May 30, 1900). Born at Corydon, Indiana, the original state capital, Catharine Merrill was the daughter of ,… Read More »Catharine Merrill

Doris Honig Merritt

(July 16, 1923-April 12, 2022). Born in New York City, Doris Merritt was the daughter of Haron and Lillian Honig.… Read More »Doris Honig Merritt