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
Indianapolis Woman C. E. Publishing launched Indianapolis Woman in September 1984. Publishers Connie Rosenthal and Linda Eder created the magazine for women… Read More »Indianapolis Woman
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
Indianapolis Women’s Chorus Founded in 1994, the Indianapolis Women’s Chorus (IWC) was the second of two LGBTQ performing groups established by Crossroads Performing… Read More »Indianapolis Women’s Chorus
Z. Mae Jimison (June 29, 1943 – Mar. 5, 2008). Judge Zilthia Mae “Z. Mae” Perkins Jimison was a trailblazer and pioneer in… Read More »Z. Mae Jimison
Sandra M. Ruddick John (Sept. 3, 1932- Oct. 10, 2017). Olympic gymnast Sandra Ruddick John was born Sandra Marlene Anderson to Frank and Mary… Read More »Sandra M. Ruddick John
The Julian Center The Julian Center is the largest and most comprehensive provider of services for domestic abuse survivors in Indiana. It is… Read More »The Julian Center
Junior League of Indianapolis The Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) is a women’s organization that trains volunteers as community leaders to improve local social,… Read More »Junior League of Indianapolis
Winifred Conrick Kahmann (May 24, 1894-Mar. 31, 1982). An early occupational therapist and an influential champion for the professionalization of the profession in… Read More »Winifred Conrick Kahmann
Bess Robbins Kaufman (Jan. 9, 1905-May 3, 1961). A native of Anderson, Indiana, Bess Robbins came to Indianapolis as a young girl. She… Read More »Bess Robbins Kaufman
