books by Indiana Historical Society

books by Indiana Historical Society

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Life in a Three-Ring Circus: Posters and Interviews
Sharon Lee Smith, Stephen J. Fletcher

Indiana Historical Society, 2001

Life in a Three-Ring Circus is a colorful and captivating volume highlighting IndianaÍs long association with the circus industry, which began with the Great Wallace Circus in Peru, 1884. It contains 32 full-color posters from the collection of the Indiana Historical Society and oral histories from Hoosiers who participated in life under ...

Gus Grissom: The Lost Astronaut (Indiana Biography Series)

Ray E. Boomhower

Indiana Historical Society, 2004

Hoosier Hero
I ordered this book for my father for his birthday and he really liked it. The family is waiting in line to read the book when he is done.

My Indiana: 101 Places to See

Earl L. Conn

Indiana Historical Society Press, 2006

Excellent tour of the Hoosier State
Of the various books that goes to various places of a state, especially those for Indiana, this is my favorite. With full-color high-quality pictures, the book discusses 101 different locales. A few are state historic sites, a few are state parks, a few are private ...

The Indiana Book of Trivia
Fred D. Cavinder

Indiana Historical Society Press, 2007

Trivia and the pursuit of the trivial are embedded in American culture. Who hasn't dreamed of winning the million-dollar prize on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?," decimating opponents in a rousing game of Trivial Pursuit, or zinging tidbits into conversational breaks at social gatherings? Although knowledge of Indiana trivia will not guarantee ...

Alone: The Journey of the Boy Sims

Alan K. Garinger

Indiana Historical Society Press, 2008

Alone -- Amazing...
Alan Garinger, the writer who brought Jeremiah Stokely to young readers, has another amazing story in "Alone." The story of a 13 year old in in the early 19th century in the wilds of Indiana, "Alone" is a compelling, extraordinary fine read. Get it today.

There I Grew Up: Remembering Abraham Lincoln's Indiana Youth

William E. Bartelt

Indiana Historical Society, 2008

There he grew up. Here I live today.
I live less than ten miles from where this story is centered and the way this book is written it was like walking with the Lincoln Family 200 years ago. Over the last couple of years I have read some really good books about Lincoln, but to me this book is outstanding.

An Army in Skirts: The World War II Letters of Frances Debra

Frances Debra Brown

Indiana Historical Society Press, 2008

The simple day-to-day matters of survival as well as larger issues of war and peace
An Army in Skirts: The World War II Letters of Frances Debra collects the letters Frances DeBra Brown sent to her family, while she served in the Women's Army Corps in World War II as a draftsman at American headquarters in London and Paris. Chronicling her WW II ...

The Ripest Moments: A Southern Indiana Childhood
Norbert Krapf

Indiana Historical Society Press, 2008

In the 1840s and 1850s, thousands of German families left Europe for a new life in America. Hundreds of these immigrants eventually settled in the Dubois County community of Jasper, Indiana, the county seat. Surrounding the town were dense hardwood forests that provided the raw materials for craftsmen to begin the furniture-making firms for which ...

Carole Lombard, the Hoosier Tornado (Indiana Biography Series)

Wes D. Gehring

Indiana Historical Society, 2003

Nobody did it better
Reviewed for H-Indiana by Randy Roberts (rroberts@sla.purdue.edu), Department of History, Purdue University Nobody did it better. She did not invent the type, the scatterbrained blond who spoke faster than she thought, but Carole Lombard made it her own. When I think ...

Indiana Political Heroes
Geoff Paddock

Indiana Historical Society Press, 2008

Politics has always played an important role in Indiana, and the state itself at one time furnished candidates for national office for an assortment of American political parties. From 1840, when Whig William Henry Harrison captured the White House with his "Tippecanoe and Tyler too" campaign, to 1940, when Wendell Willkie won the Republican ...

The Soldier's Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle

Ray E. Boomhower

Indiana Historical Society Press, 2006

A distinguished newsman, especially recommended for middle and secondary school library collections.
Written by award-winning author and historian Ray E. Boomhower, The Soldier's Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle is a biography for young adults about Ernie Pyle, columnist who wrote about the rigors of combat endured by ordinary G.I.'s during World War II. For his skillful ...

Going Over All the Hurdles: A Life of Oatess Archey

John A. Beineke

Indiana Historical Society Press, 2008

A RARE INSIGHT TO GROWING UP BLACK IN A NORTHERN, WHITE COMMUNITY
This is a terrific read for those who grew up in the late '30s, and beyond. Blacks may identify with the injustices; Whites may be shocked at the hurdles one Black man faced - and overcame. All races will find his life story very inspiring. This is a must-read for ...

Evie Finds Her Family Tree

Ashley B. Ransburg

Indiana Historical Society Press, 2006

An A+ Book!
This is one of the best childrens books I have ever read. When I was younger I had my favourites and, I continue to find favourite selections to pass on to my nieces and nephews; but 'Evie Finds Her Family Tree' has found its way to the top of my list. I love it so ...

Spinning Through Clouds: Tales from an Early Hoosier Aviator

Max E. Knight

Indiana Historical Society Press, 2007

Dry yet good-natured wit characterizes this enjoyable glimpse of days yore, enthusiastically recommended for aviation buffs.
Suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds, Spinning Through Clouds: Tales from an Early Hoosier Aviator is an anthology of aviation vignettes by author Max E. Knight, who began flying in 1936 at the age of ten. Tales from Knight's own experience, the adventures ...

"One Shot": The World War II Photography of John A. Bushemi

Ray E. Boomhower

Indiana Historical Society, 2004

Excellent Portrayal of Bushemi's Life and Work
This book contains two parts: (1) the life and photos of John A. Bushemi and (2) works by the photojournalist. The photographs do not portray the horrors of war but rather the CULTURE of military personnel and the people of the south Pacific. A must for anyone ...