Edna G. Henry (Oct. 24, 1874-June 4, 1942). Edna Gertrude Henry was born to Charles Lewis and Eva N. Henry in Pendleton, Indiana,… Read More »Edna G. Henry
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
Knickerbacker Hall Knickerbacker Hall was an boarding and day school for girls, located within the complex of buildings developed around Grace Church… Read More »Knickerbacker Hall
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
Gertrude Mahorney Gertrude Mahorney was an educator in the system. She grew up in a progressive home, traveled throughout Europe, and was… Read More »Gertrude Mahorney
