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Local History Research Papers MSS.000.2 Local history research papers MSS.000.2 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit December 17, 2015 Ball State University Archives and Special Collections Alexander M. Bracken Library 2000 W. University Avenue Muncie, Indiana, 47306 765-285-5078 [email protected] Local history research papers MSS.000.2 Table of Contents Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3 Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 4 Arrangement...................................................................................................................................................4 Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................4 Related Materials ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................5 Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 6 Series 1: Local history research papers, 1936-2010............................................................................... 6 - Page 2 - Local history research papers MSS.000.2 Summary Information Repository Ball State University Archives and Special Collections Title Local history research papers Date [inclusive] 1936-2010 Extent 4.5 Cubic feet 5 boxes Language English - Page 3 - Local history research papers MSS.000.2 Scope and Contents This collection contains research papers written by Ball State University students between 1936 and 2010 on various subjects related to the history of Muncie and Delaware County, Indiana. Arrangement Arranged alphabetically by subject. Administrative Information Publication Information Ball State University Archives and Special Collections Conditions Governing Access This collection is open for research. Conditions Governing Use Literary rights, including copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their legal heirs and assigns. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Archives and Special Collections. The publisher must also obtain permission of the copyright holder. Custodial History This collection was received by Archives and Special Collections through several donations. Accruals The repository continues to add materials to this collection on a regular basis. Processing Information - Page 4 - Local history research papers MSS.000.2 EAD finding aid created 2012/02/01 by Julie Hauslnecht. EAD finding aid revised 2012/06/19 by Bethany Fiechter and 2015/12/17 by Brandon Pieczko. Related Materials Separated Materials Research papers were separated from the local history newspaper clippings files. The separation was needed for digitization purposes. The local history newspaper clippings files are housed in separate boxes as MSS.000.1 and are available in the Archives and Special Collections reading room. Most of the local history newspaper clippings collection has been digitized and is available on the computers in the Archives and Special Collections reading room. Controlled Access Headings Geographic Name(s) • Delaware County (Ind.) • Muncie (Ind.) Subject(s) • Ball State University--Students • Stoeckel Archives of Local History • Students - Page 5 - Local history research papers MSS.000.2 Series 1: Local history research papers, 1936-2010 Collection Inventory Series 1: Local history research papers, 1936-2010 African Americans Box Folder 1 1 Fredrick Douglass Speaks in Muncie. Muncie: Muncie Daily Times, 1880. 1 1 Goodall, Hurley. Diversity in Muncie: The African American Experience. 1994. 1 1 Muncie, Indiana Black Community: Political and Influential Citizen List. 1979. African Americans #1 Box Folder 1 2 Salyer, Meri Hannah. The Underground Railroad in Indiana. Muncie: Ball State University, 1965. 1 2 Maupin, Margaret Ann. Anti-Slavery, Abolition and the Underground Railroda in Indiana. Muncie: Ball State Teachers College, 1959. 1 2 Heller, LeRoy. Weaver: A Colored Settlement. Muncie: Ball State Teachers College, 1965. - Page 6 - Local history research papers MSS.000.2 Series 1: Local history research papers, 1936-2010 1 2 Edwards, John Leoard. Slavery in Indiana: From the Ordinance of 1787 Through the Civil War. Muncie: Ball State Teachers College, 1951. 1 2 Bolton, Dale L. The Negro exclusion Clause in the 1851 Indiana Constitution and Its Repeal. Muncie: Ball State University, 1967. 1 2 Royer, Donald M. Ph.D. The Longtown Settlement, Darke County, Ohio: The History of a People from Slavery to Freedom and Independence. Richmond: undated. African Americans #2 Box Folder 1 3 Messler, Charles H. The Underground Railroad. Muncie: Ball State Teachers College, 1964. 1 3 Coats, Idola. The Underground Railroad in Indiana. undated. 1 3 Mangis, Dalton G. Indiana's Underground Railroad System. Muncie: Ball State Teachers College, 1953. 1 3 Janulis, Sara Margaret. Underground Railroad in Wayne and Henry Counties. Muncie: Ball State Teachers College, 1955. Agriculture and Farming Box Folder - Page 7 - Local history research papers MSS.000.2 Series 1: Local history research papers, 1936-2010 1 4 Mclain, Henry A. The Development and Use of Agriculture Machinery in Indiana in the Nineteenth Century. Muncie: Ball State Teachers College, 1962. Apprentices Box Folder 1 5 Bleau, Sharon. A Study of the Apprentice and Pauper Indentures in Delaware County, Indiana from 1845 to 1885. undated. 1 5 Kirby, Jack. Apprenticeship in Indiana. 1978. 1 5 Leveque, Lawrence L. The apprenticeship of Children in Delaware County, Indiana 1818-1876. 1972. 1 5 Masterson, Mike. Indentured Servitude. 1968. 1 5 Poor Relief Apprenticeship, Delaware County.undated. Archaeology Box Folder 1 6 Leiter, C.R. The Mound Builders. Muncie: Ball State Teachers College, 1951. 1 6 Mckibbin, Anna. Archaeology of Randolph County. 1968. 1 6 Wiley, Diane. The Mound Builders of Indiana. undated. - Page 8 - Local history research papers MSS.000.2 Series 1: Local history research papers, 1936-2010 1 6 Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology, . Archaeological Reports. Muncie: Ball State University, 1967. Corporations (Ball Corporations 1960-1969) Box Folder 1 7 Brubaker, Margaret Irena. Ball Brothers Company as a Community Resource. Muncie: Ball State Teachers College, 1955. Banks Box Folder 1 8 Farragher, Matthew. Project One: Significance of Business, Merchants National Bank. Muncie: Ball State University, 2005. 1 8 Lankford, Susan. The Significance of the Merchants National Bank to the Muncie Community. Muncie: Ball State University, 2002. Bridges Box Folder 1 9 Kinghorn, Jon Rye. Covered Bridges in Indiana. 1953. 1 9 Lounsend, Jeff. Indiana Bridge. 1980. 1 9 Haupert, Brian K. The Indiana Bridge Company.undated. 1 9 Bey, Phil. Indiana Bridge Co.. undated. - Page 9 - Local history research papers MSS.000.2 Series 1: Local history research papers, 1936-2010 1 9 Wallar, Randy. Indiana Bridge Co.. undated. 1 9 Minsel, Steve. A Study of the White River Bridge Over White River at Muncietown. 1969. 1 9 Fabyan, E. J. The Bridges of Muncie: A Historic and Social Reappraisal. 1979. Business-Breweries Box Folder 1 10 Bratton, Mike. Findings on the Muncie Brewing Co..undated. Business-Canning and Preservation Box Folder 1 11 Reed , Nancy. Eagle Brass and Iron Foundry.undated. 1 11 Cox, Johnny. Tuhey Canning Co. of Muncie, Indiana. 1980. undated. 1 11 Ray, Kim. Tuehy (Tuhey) Canning Co.. undated. 1 11 Tuhey Canning Co.. undated. 1 11 Lee, Jeff. Butterfield, M.A. Cannery. undated. Business-Confectioners and Ice Cream Box Folder - Page 10 - Local history research papers MSS.000.2 Series 1: Local history research papers, 1936-2010 1 12 The Campbell Ice-Cream and Milk Co.. undated. 1 12 Booth, Eileen Emison, and Scott Drake. Riggin's Dairy: Muncie Indiana. 2005. Business-Department Stores and Clothing Box Folder 1 13 Youngstafel, Mark J. The Muncie Underwear Company.undated. 1 13 Morris, Judy. Muncie Underwear Company. undated. 1 13 Warlaumont, Marla. Muncie Underwear Co.. undated. 1 13 Abraham, Kent. The Why Store-Muncie, Indiana. 2003. 1 13 Research, Simon. Review of Development Opportunities for Muncie Mall Muncie, Indiana. Indianapolis: Melvin Simon and associates, Inc., 1987. Business-Glass Box Folder 1 14 Bush, Darren L. Research on the Hemingray Glass Company. 1981. 1 14 Reichard, Ruth. Port Glass Works. 1980. 1 14 Doctor , Eugene L. Port Glass Works. 1980. - Page 11 - Local history research papers MSS.000.2 Series 1: Local history research papers, 1936-2010 1 14 Hibner, John. Port Glass Works. undated. 1 14 Synula, Lisa. Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company. undated. 1 14 Hendricks, Sally. American Window Glass Company. 1980. 1 14 Smith, Randy. Boldt Glass Works.undated. 1 14 Ford, Bill. Boldt's Glass Factory. undated. 1 14 Wade, Malinda F. Warner Electric Co..undated. 1 14 Wolf, Craig. C. Bolt Glass Company. undated. 1 14 Cozad, Tony. American Window Glass Company. undated. 1 14 Hubert, Mary Beth. America Window Glass.undated. 1 14 Dolan, James L. Ball Metal and Chemical, Greeneville, Tennessee. 1969. 1 14 Gill Brothers Pot Works. undated. 1 14 Luken, Tim. Gill Brothers Pot Works. undated. 1 14 Stevens,
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