Indiana's 200
Author | : Linda C. Gugin |
Publisher | : Indiana Historical Society |
Total Pages | : 440 |
Release | : 2016-05-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780871953933 |
ISBN-13 | : 0871953935 |
Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Part of the Indiana Historical Society's commemoration of the nineteenth state's bicentennial, Indiana's 200: The People Who Shaped the Hoosier State recognizes the people who made enduring contributions to Indiana in its 200-year history. Written by historians, scholars, biographers, and independent researchers, the biographical essays in this book will enhance the public's knowledge and appreciation of those who made a difference in the lives of Hoosiers, the country, and even the world. Subjects profiled in the book include individuals from all fields of endeavor: law, politics, art, music, entertainment, literature, sports, education, business/industry, religion, science/invention/technology, as well as "the notorious."