Unbound: A Collection Of Indiana Stories podcast

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Get into the swing of this new season with two new and exciting stories, first we go back to the racetrack with Betty Cadou. The first woman ever to be allowed in the pits and garages at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Then we take you out to the ball game with the story of Cliff Robinson the official batboy for the Indianapolis Clowns. A Woman at the Brickyard: Betty Cadou and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway The Batboy: Cliff Robinson and Indiana Sports Further Information: Indianapolis Clown Team and Bus Indianapolis Clown Team Oscar Charleston Crispus Attucks High School…

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Off To The Races: Indiana's Colored Speedway Association and Hot Air Balloon Racing 31:44

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We are off to the races on this season finale of Unbound! First, Casey explores the rich history of African American racers and the Colored Speedway Association. Then, Regan recounts the story of the races that took place in the air at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Balloons Over Indianapolis Further Information: Colored Speedway Association Officials Sumner "Red" Oliver Officials, Drivers, and Mechanics at the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes Race Balloon Race, 1909 National Championship Balloon Race, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 1910 Carl G. Fisher…

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Behind Bars: Prisons and Reform in Indiana 33:11

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This episode Casey and Regan are on the lam exploring the histories of prisons and prison reform in Indiana. Regan begins by telling us the story of two prison reformers Rhoda Coffin and Sarah J. Smith who helped to found the first women's prison in Indiana; which spurs a conversation into the complexities of historical figures. Casey dives into the fascinating history of the Indiana Boys' School a prison for boys ages 8 - 21 which operated in Indiana between 1867 and 2005. Rhoda Coffin and the Darker Side of Prison Reform The Indiana Boys' School Further Information: Indiana Women's Prison, 1914 Indiana Women's Prison Cell Indiana Women's Prison Kitchen Indiana Boys School Indiana Boys School Room Hospital at the Indiana Boys School, Plainfield, Indiana Officers and Ladies, Indiana Boys School, Plainfield 1932…

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Syrian Hoosiers: Immigrant Stories in the Crossroads of America 25:27

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Casey and Regan dive into the rich world of Indiana's Syrian immigrant communities. First, Casey looks at the immigrant community that existed in Indianapolis in the early 1900s, through the lens of a local celebrity, Ramanos the Fencer. Then, Regan tells about the largest Syrian community outside of New York located in Fort Wayne, and how they made their homes there. Ramanos the Fencer Largest Syrian Colony Outside New York Further Information: Nicholas Shaheen…

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Down The Rabbit Hole: Photographic Rabbit Holes: What, Where, and Who is That? 51:57

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Have you ever looked at a photograph and wondered what, where, or who you were looking at in the image? Join Regan, Amy, and Director of Access and Preservation, Susan Sutton, as they talk about falling down the rabbit hole and discuss the tips and tricks they’ve used to provide a better description or answer questions about photographs. Further Information: Sea Scouts Boat U.S. Rubber Self Sealing Fuel Tank Liner Indiana University Nurses having Tea…

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Thank You For Your Service: Hoosiers During War 45:12

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Trigger Warning: Death, War, Gun Violence. This week Casey and Regan look at Hoosiers’ experiences with war abroad. First, Casey takes you behind the Iron Curtain, in Cold War Russia, with the story of an US Diplomat from Indiana. Then through their letters home, Regan shares the stories of three young Hoosiers who gave their lives for their country in the Korean War. Tales of a Wandering Diplomat: A Hoosier Behind the Iron Curtain "It's Hard to Write with Mittens On": Hoosier Letters from the Korean War Further Information: Examples of Korean War Letters Military Car and Landscape Korean War Scene Three Soldiers Cold War Collections Items…

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Under the Big Top: Circuses in Indiana 28:03

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Casey and Regan are running away with the circus in this episode of Unbound. First, Casey looks at how the Women's Franchise League of Indiana utilized a circus and their elephants in their fight to gain the right to vote. Then Regan tells us the story of Buckskin Ben Stalker, an Indiana man who traveled the country with the "Biggest Little Wild West Show on Earth". Balloons, Elephants and Lawyers, OH MY! The Biggest Little Wild West Show on Earth: Buckskin Ben Stalker and Family Further Information: Pinto the Elephant Circus returning to Peru Buckskin Ben Show…

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Marble and Limestone and Golden Unicorns OH MY! : Architecture in Indiana 34:52

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Join Casey and Regan on a journey through some Indiana architecture. First Regan explores the life of architect and visionary Avriel Shull. Then Casey looks into the story of our very own building, Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. Live Furiously: The Design Life of Avriel Shull A Living Room for Indiana: The New Indiana Historical Society Headquarters Further Information: Avriel Shull Finding Aid…

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Down The Rabbit Hole: Spirited Rabbit Holes: Ghost Authors, Seances, and More 50:34

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Have you read a book written by a ghost, attended a seance (or wanted to), had your palm read? Join Regan, Amy, and Director of Collections Management, Maire Gurevitz, as they discuss some rabbit holes they’ve encountered related to Spiritualism in the IHS collections. Further Information: Psychopathy, or, Spiritual Healing Valentine Nicholson Collection Valentine and Elizabeth Nicholson Valentine Nicholson, Spirit Photography Nellie Meier with her cat Actor Leslie Howard Having His Palm Read by Nellie Meier…

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Fun For All Ages: Beer and Toy Making in Indiana 39:59

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This week on Unbound, Casey and Regan are going off the beaten path with this week’s episode. First, Regan explores the history of Indiana’s first brewers in New Harmony, IN. Casey will then tell you about the rise and fall of the Auburn Rubber Company whose toy empire stretched all over the country. Indiana's First Brewers: The Germans at New Harmony Toys and Treasures: The Auburn Rubber Company Further Information: Robert Owen Map of New Harmony George Rapp…

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Chopping Wood and Singing Good : Trailblazing Women in Indiana 57:39

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This week Casey and Regan dive into the stories of two trailblazing women from Indiana. First, Regan looks at the life of pioneer lumberwoman Helen Pike Utter who took over her father’s lumber company and grew it into an empire. Then, Casey explores the career of Valeska Suratt, an alluring vamp and self-proclaimed marginally talented performer. Helen Pike Utter: Indiana's Pioneer Lumberwoman Valeska Suratt: Indiana Vamp of the Stage and Screen…

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Hoosiers in SPACE: Science in Indiana 48:46

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Welcome back for Season 3 of Unbound! We are excited to be back and to be bringing you brand new stories. This season will also be including new special episodes called, Unbound: Down the Rabbit Hole where members of our collections staff share times where they have fallen down the research rabbit hole. On this season premiere of Unbound, Casey and Regan explore science in Indiana. First exploring the life of Dr. Albert Beardsley and the building of Ruthmere. Then, Casey looks into the life and career of Hoosier hero Gus Grissom. Further Information: Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom Gus Grissom and Neil Armstrong Footage Grissom and Young Gemini Mission…

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Right On Key: Music in Indiana 36:55

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Casey and Regan close out Season 2 on a high note by discussing the lives and careers of two Indiana musicians. First, we will discuss pianist and teacher Bertha Jasper Mehrlich. Then we will close out the season with music and film legend Phil Harris. Further Information: Phil Harris Phil Harris with friends Phil Harris 1984 Recital for Two Pianos Co-Operative Piano Teacher's Association Scrapbook Page Metropolitan School of Music, Sixty-first Pupils' Recital…

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Hip Hip HOORAY: Celebrations in Indiana 22:47

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On this Independence Day, Casey and Regan look at some other celebrations that occur throughout Indiana. First looking at a celebration of Mexican Independence Day called Fiestas Patrias which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year in Northwest Indiana. Then Regan tells us about the Indiana Black Expo which is an annual conference held in Indianapolis. Further Information: Crowd at the Indiana Black Expo Crowd at Black Expo, 1971 Indiana Black Expo Planning Committee Fiestas Patrias Parade Float Maria del Refugio Ramirez de Godinez, Fiestas Patrias Queen El Amigo del Hogar, Vol. II No. 59, August 21, 1927…

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Walkout, Stand up, Sit-in : Protest in Indiana 52:34

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Join Casey and Regan as they explore two forms of protesting in Indiana. First we will look at Eugene V. Debs rail road union leader, and then we will look at the East Chicago Washington High School walk out. Further Information: Signed Debs Photo Debs for President Poster Free Debs Booth

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Living Queer in Indiana: LGBTQ Collection Stories 1:00:51

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Happy Pride Month from the Indiana Historical Society. This week we are delving into LGBTQ history in Indiana. Casey and Regan explore the stories of two queer Hoosiers, veteran Gerri Daniels and the Indianapolis icon from the 1980s Kenn E King. You might know him better as Nurse Safe Sexx. We want to thank Gerri and Kenn for telling their stories and allowing us at the Indiana Historical Society to tell them. The Indiana Historical Society is always collecting Indiana history and stories. If you have a story that you think would fit within our LGBTQ collecting initiative, please email us at reference@indianahistory.org. Further Information: Gerri Daniels Oral History Collection Gerri Daniels Oral History Clip Nurse Safe Sexx Poster Image Nurse Safe Sexx Gone With the Wind Comic Nurse Safe Sexx Prince Comic Nurse Safe Sexx Buddy Support Program Mark A Lee LGBTQ Collection Guide…

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Lady Lawyers And A Whistlestop Tour: Civics in Indiana 46:14

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We’ve got civics on the brain today; Casey and Regan look at the long history of women practicing law and their fight for the right to practice law in Indiana. Then we look at Harry Truman’s famous whistle-stop campaign, which helped him win the presidency in a race he was predicted to lose. A Century of Change: Indiana's Women Lawyers Fighting Chance: Harry Truman's Midwestern Whistlestop - Campaign Further Information: Harriette Bailey Conn Law Student, Sherri Hayes Mahala Ashley Dickerson, second African American woman admitted to the Indiana bar Truman on the train Crowd for the whistle-stop campaign…

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Choo! CHOOO! : Interurbans and Rails in Indiana 47:10

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ALL ABOARD! Casey and Regan explore the story of the expansive interurban network that ran all through Indiana and beyond. Then they will examine a streetcar system which connected Terre Haute and became a source of recreation for those in the community. Trials and Tribulations: The Interurban in Indiana I Remember When: Riding the Rails in Terre Haute Further Information: Image of the South Shore Collage of Interurban Lines Construction of Interurban Cars Traction Terminal Building Union Traction Co. Freight House Indiana Railway Co. and Motormen Electric streetcar, Terre Haute…

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From the Graveyard to the Great Beyond: Cemeteries and Spiritualism 50:50

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The afterlife is explored in this death-defying episode of Unbound, Casey and Regan dive into the story of May Wright Sewall. A famous spiritualist from Indiana who wrote the book on spiritualism and how she used it to speak with her husband who had passed. Then we will look into the evolution of cemeteries to public green spaces. An Elegant Vision: Indiana’s Landscape Architecture “The Last Enemy is Destroyed” May Wright Sewall and Spiritualism Further Information: May Wright Sewall Booth Tarkington Riverside Park Crown Hill Cemetery Garfield Park Brookside Park Oldfields Landon Wedding…

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Get It While It's Hot: Food Traditions from Indiana 27:00

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I hope you’re hungry! In this episode, Regan and Casey are serving up two stories detailing some of Indiana’s food traditions. For the main course we are heading down to Vincennes for a steaming hot bowl of their famous Fricassee, better get it while they’ve got it. Then get ready for a delicious desert of an American classic, donuts. The simple dough rings have a long and interesting history that we will explore together. Vincennes Fricassee: Church Fare of Indiana’s Creole Colony Producing Desire: The Heritage of Doughnut Shops Further Information: St. Xavier Cathedral and Library Collage of Photos of Vincennes, Indiana Service Men Eating Donuts Salvation Army Serving Donuts Roselyn Bakery…

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Patchwork and Playing Cards: Quilting and Gambling 51:21

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Welcome back to Season 2 of Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories ! Regan and I are excited to be back in the studio. In our kickoff of the season, we will be looking into some of the hobbies that Hoosiers have had throughout our state’s history. Dive into our complicated history with gambling and our less complicated history with quilting. Twist the Tiger's Tail: Casino Gambling in the Springs Valley and the State of Indiana Marie Webster: Marion's Master Quilter Further Reading and Images: Marie Webster Quilting In Indiana Thomas Taggart French Lick Springs Hotel West Baden Springs Hotel Gambling Paul McNutt…

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Stars of Stage and Screen: Indiana Meets Hollywood 39:58

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In the season finale, Casey and Regan take on the bright lights of Hollywood. Recounting the memories of “The King’s” last concert which took place in Indianapolis and what that legacy has meant to those who were in attendance. Then we examine the life and career of Anne Baxter star of stage and screen who was from Northwest Indiana. Check back at the end of March for the season 2 premiere of Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories. All About Anne: The Acting Career of Anne Baxter by David L. Smith The King's Last Concert: Elvis Presley in Indianapolis by Rita Rose Pieces in our collection: Photo from "All About Eve" Elvis movie ad…

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Lost But Not Forgotten: Indy's Lost Neighborhoods 23:32

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Today, Casey and Beth talk about lost neighborhood spaces in Indianapolis. We look at the impact that building the interstate had on community groups. Specifically, how communities continue after their physical home spaces are disrupted. Everyday People: A Neighborhood of Saturdays by Wilma L. Moore The Lost Barrio of Indianapolis by Nicole Martinez-LeGrand Further Reading: Mexican Restaurant Titans of Indianapolis: Acapulco Joe’s & El Sol de Tala by Nicole Martinez-LeGrand…

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Hard Work and Perseverance : Indiana Immigrants 38:28

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Casey sits down with Beth Brandon to talk about different immigrant experiences. We look into Moy Key a Chinese immigrant whose work in Indianapolis garnered the attention of Chinese royalty. Then we dig into a fairly well-known community staple Shapiro’s Delicatessen and how this family business got its start and how it has stuck around through the years. The Hoosier Mandarin Moy Kee, The “Mayor” Of Indianapolis’s Chinatown “Cook Good, Serve Generously, Price Modestly": The Shapiro's Story Shapiro's Images: https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/p16797coll53/id/4657/rec/4 https://cdm16797.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16797coll53/id/2966…

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The Hoosier Home: Cookbooks and Cabinets 34:35

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Guest Host Beth Brandon joins Casey in the studio to chat about advancements in the kitchen. Looking into Practical Housekeeping: a Careful Compilation of Tried and Approved Recipes a book published in the 1800s which gave not only recipes but life advice to those who purchased the book. Then we look into the technological advancement that was the Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet which helped to shorten the time women spent in the kitchen. The Homemaker’s Friend: https://bit.ly/48QXAdM Practical Housekeeping: a Careful Compilation of Tried and Approved Recipes: https://bit.ly/47BXRAm Hoosier Cabinet: https://bit.ly/48GQxVi https://bit.ly/3vzXrgD…

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Scattered on the Northwest Wind: The Indiana Dunes 37:22

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This episode explores the stories of Frank Dudley and Alice Gray/Diana of the Dunes, two activists and artists who made the Indiana Dunes their homes. Casey and Regan sit down to discuss these mythic Northwest Indiana figures. Child of the Northwest Wind Frank V. Dudley Artist and Activist for the Indiana Dunes Alice Gray: https://bit.ly/alicegraygrave Frank V. Dudley: https://bit.ly/frankdudleypainting https://bit.ly/48B9w3w https://bit.ly/41Gk9j8 https://bit.ly/3REDVXB The Prairie Club: https://bit.ly/3vh6QJU…

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Forged in Iron and Whetstone: Indiana Industry 37:17

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This week Casey and Regan take on Indiana Industries. Did you know that Indiana had a booming gravestone industry or that there were several Hoosier car companies? Come learn more with us and check out the links below for more information. The Cord That Binds: http://bit.ly/THECORDTHATBINDS A Monumental Business: https://bit.ly/AMONUMENTALBUSINESS Cords/Auburn/Duesenberg: https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/V0002/id/2868/rec/36 https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/V0002/id/2867/rec/35 https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/V0002/id/1022/rec/145 https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/V0002/id/1021/rec/1 Various Duesenberg images: https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/search/searchterm/Duesenberg…

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It's All About Necklines: Fashion 34:18

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Casey and Regan chat about the history of women’s fashion and the story of Hoosier and fashion legend Norman Norell. Check out discussed images below: Using Clothing Styles to Date Photographs of Women, Part 2: 1850s, 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s by Laurann Gillbertson: https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/p16797coll68/id/2803/rec/10 A Fashionable Man Designer Noman Norell by Nelson Price: https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/p16797coll39/id/4354/rec/2 Cloche hat: https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/P0129/id/453/rec/1 https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/P0338/id/264/rec/3 Dior New Look: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/christian-dior-the-new-look-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art/kwWhkHJ-Ok8UIg?hl=en Normal Norell: https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/dc058/id/531/rec/4 https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/dc058/id/533/rec/6…

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Swish: Indiana Basketball 55:11

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This week, Casey and Regan discuss the legacy of an Indiana tradition: basketball. We begin by looking into the sports history from its invention all the way through 2016. Then we look into the Indiana legend Chuck Taylor whose basketball career has a legacy that has lasted till this day. Check out the articles here: Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History, Summer 2007, Volume 19, Number 3 - Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History - Indiana Historical Society Digital Images (indianahistory.org) The Perfect Match is not yet available online. Check your local library, or visit us at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center! Check out more basketball history here: https://indianahistory.org/events/chuck-taylor-all-star/ https://indianahistory.org/events/going-pro-basketball-origins-in-indiana/…

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