HISTORICAL SOCIETY | 2017 ANNUAL REPORT

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 2 4/11/18 9:24 AM LETTER from the PRESIDENT and CEO

Dear friends and colleagues,

I am so proud of everything we accomplished in 2017 – both at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center and in communities statewide. We reached 1.4 million people through visitation, programs, outreach and services. It was a great year, as you’ll see in this report.

Everything we do is based on our mission as Indiana’s Storyteller and our commitment to collecting, preserving, interpreting and sharing our state’s history. We serve as an important resource for educators, students and researchers – professional and personal. We strive to make Indiana’s history relevant to the rest of the country’s history and to the world today. Connecting people to the past is our most important purpose, and we are able to do it in interesting ways thanks to your support and the support of our Board of Trustees and community advisors.

Our particularly powerful You Are There about Italian POWs in Camp Atterbury has truly touched visitors to the History Center. You Are There: at the Beginning brought thousands of people into Col. Lilly’s original lab. Our latest You Are There presents the Battle of Gettysburg in an innovative and captivating style.

Our permanent Indiana Experience offerings of Destination Indiana, the W. Brooks and Wanda Y. Fortune History Lab and the Cole Porter Room continue to delight. This past year, we’ve filled the Rosemary McKee Lanham Gallery with everything from motorcycles to war letters to oral histories.

We launched History on Wheels – the ultimate traveling exhibit housed in a semi trailer. Its onboard exhibit, Auto Indiana, was enjoyed by Hoosiers at festivals, fairs and other locations all summer long.

I hope you enjoy this look back at 2017. It was certainly a year to remember for many reasons.

We are looking forward to a wonderful 2018 as we focus our fundraising efforts on a campaign to “burn the mortgage” on the History Center and increase the value of our endowment. And, as always, the best is yet to come.

Thank you for your continued support.

Best regards,

John A. Herbst President and CEO

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 1 4/11/18 9:24 AM “This museum is a real jewel in Indy’s downtown.” – Bernie V., TripAdvisor

Our membership is more than 5,000 units strong, with a healthy retention rate and more upgrades than ever before.

“The start of your journey is “I sincerely appreciate your “The Indiana Historical Society Destination Indiana, which is support of the cultural and is one of the nation’s finest kind of like an Indiana history heritage organizations that work historical organizations. We only internet. There’s a big tirelessly to research, preserve don’t brag and boast in Indiana, screen with a handful of short and present educational I know, but this is a true fact. movies on Indiana history programs and exhibits One of the luckiest things in and afterward a number of documenting our Indiana my life was my introduction to viewing booths. There’s a nice history.” this institution in 1969, and I’ve touchscreen system where you – Ophelia Wellington, Freetown Village continued to work in its vast can browse Indiana history. collections over the decades. I spent a lot of time here and It is a phenomenal institution – could have spent a lot more one of the great jewels of time.” the Hoosier crown.” – Chris Y., Yelp – Dr. James Madison,

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 2 4/11/18 9:24 AM 2017 Financial Summary

1.35% | Admissions .18% | Microfilm and Visual Collection

5.47% | Events

.5% | Conferences, Meetings, Workshops 63.89% 3.42% | Retail Sales Endowment Distribution

8.29% | Contributions

3.22% | Membership Dues .9% | Other 12.78% | Prior Years’ Operating Surplus Revenue and Other Support

11.65% Exhibits 15.62% 11.44% 16.23% 8.44% Collections and Exhibits Collections and IT and Conservation Conservation Facilities 8.76% IT and Facilities 11.22% 9.56% 13.77% Public Programs Public Programs Marketing and 13.56% Public Relations Marketing and Public Relations 4.5% 4.79% IHS Press IHS Press 17.61% Administration 18.18% 11.44% and Operations 10.43% Administration Development Development and Operations and Membership and Membership 3.11% 3.34% 3.13% 3.22% Events History Market Events History Market Budget Expenses Actual Expenses $7,849,277 $7,184,877

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 3 4/11/18 9:24 AM INVESTING IN HISTORY, INVESTING IN HOOSIERS

2017 CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE 2018 CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP Susan R. Jones-Huffine, Chair Dr. James H. Madison, Honorary Chair David S. Evans, Co-chair, Board Giving Jerry D. Semler, Chair Jerry D. Semler, Co-chair, Board Giving Stan Hurt, Foundation Giving Michael A. Blickman William W. Barrett, Individual Giving Patricia D. Curran Michael B. Murphy, Corporate Giving Charles A. Liles John A. Herbst, President and CEO

2018 BOARD OF TRUSTEES David S. Evans, Chair Nancy Ayres James H. Madison Robert E. Swinehart Susan R. Jones-Huffine, First Vice Chair William W. Barrett Craig M. McKee Marianne Williams Tobias Michael A. Blickman, Second Vice Chair William E. Bartelt Michael H. Miller Julie Viellieu-Thompson Charles A. Liles, Treasurer Bonita L. Carter Michael B. Murphy Gary Vigran Patricia D. Curran, Secretary Mark M. Ferrara Jeannie R. Regan-Dinius Josh Wakefield Jerry D. Semler, Immediate Past Chair Russell “Jock” Fortune III Richard A. Rooker Wayne E. Weber Wanda Y. Fortune, Trustee Emerita Jay L. Hicks Carrie B. Ryan Charlitta Winston Stan Hurt Robert E. Sexton, D.D.S. Rebecca Espinoza Kubacki Denny Sponsel

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 4 4/11/18 9:24 AM 2017 CAMPAIGN DONORS

OVER $4,000,000 $25,000 TO $49,999 $1,000 TO $4,999 Inc. Patricia D. Curran Anonymous (2) Jesse Douglass Michael B. Murphy Curtis and Kristie Barsic Kim Easton $250,000 TO $3,999,999 William and Jane Salin Arthur and Nancy Baxter Andrew Fall Jay and Alison Hicks Robert E. Sexton Jim and Janice Bisesi Ryan and Kay Fetters Peter and Ginny Nicholas James C. Shook, Jr. Dr. Charles A. Bonsett Kim and Roger Fish Care Institute Group, Inc. Gary and Jennifer Vigran Ray Boomhower Haley Garard Efroymson Family Fund Ayres Foundation, Inc. Edward and Joanne Breen Stephanie Gowler Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. Kathy Breen Ralph and Beth Gray Richard W. and Irene Rooker Lorene Burkhart Maire Gurevitz $100,000 TO $249,999 Family Foundation Kathy Clark Marcus and Julie Harshaw Vigran Family Foundation Richard and Karen Culp Christy Hawley Anonymous Kevin and Ramona Huse SaraJessica Hemmerlein Nancy Ayres $10,000 TO $24,999 Murvin and Linda Enders Rachel Hill Ponko Jock and Penny Fortune Anonymous (2) Daniel and Marilyn Evans Karie Hon Emerson* and Jane H. Houck William and Kathryn Bartelt Richard and Becky Feldman Bethany Hrachovec Katharine and Richard Kruse Jerry and Dianne Cartmel Peter and Joan Fortune Mary Huggard Larry and Carol Landis John and Karen Elliott Matthew and Suzanne Hahn Jennifer Korb Michael and Kathryn Miller Corona M. Lewis* Tamara and Scott Hemmerlein Nadia Kousari Thomas P. Murphy Charles and Lisa Liles Jennifer Hiatt Kathy Lechuga George and Peggy Rapp James and Jeanne Madison Thomas and Liliane Krasean Steve Mannheimer Jerry and Rosie Semler Craig and Diann McKee P. Martin and Virginia Lake Nicole Martinez-LeGrand Corby Thompson and Brian and Amy Lamb Chris McCoy Julie Viellieu-Thompson James and Jackie Morris Kurt and Linda Mahrdt Callie McCune Josh and Kasey Wakefield Thomas and Bonnie Reilly Jeff and Kim Matsuoka Katie McLean Wayne Weber Carter Family Quasi Fund, a fund of CICF Dan and Janet Mitchell Mark McNees William Barrett and Martha Wentworth The Frenzel Family Charitable Ellen Munds Mary Jane Meeker The Foundation, Lead Trust a CICF affiliate Judy Newburg Jeff Mills The Glick Family Foundation The Mothershead Foundation Jane Nolan Kathy Mulder Hillswood Foundation R.B. Annis Educational Foundation Newell Pugh Eric Mundell Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Jeffery and Elizabeth Sankovitch Lori Murray Foundation, Inc. $50,000 TO $99,999 Howard Schrott and Diana Mutz Dorothy Nicolson Stacy and Heather Simmer A. Andrew and Kristen Olson Michael and Barbara Blickman $5,000 TO $9,999 Larry and Susan Smith Larry Paarlberg David S. Evans Frank and Katrina Basile Susan Sutton Natalie Palmer Mark and Nancy Ferrara Joanne M. Davis Everett and Margaret Targett Lauren Peightel Wanda Y. Fortune Chris Douglas and Tom Korecki Steve and Amy Vedra Nelson Price John A. Herbst James and Janis Funk Mark and Claudia Willis Barbara Quigley Stan and Sandy Hurt Andrew Halter and Joshua Rogers Griffith Family Foundation, Inc. Emily and Jim Rawlinson Susan R. Jones-Huffine and Matt Huffine Phillip and Elizabeth Mosbaugh Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Rebecca Renz Michael and Rebecca Kubacki Robert and Paulette Reid LoCascio Hadden & Dennis LLC Kimberly Rohl Ted and Deborah Lilly Mark and Carrie Ryan O’Bannon Foundation, a fund Jeannette Rooney Chris and Sharon MacAllister Robert and Cheryl Swinehart of The Indianapolis Foundation Elaine Rosa David and Anita Meyer R. Kevin and Cynthia Williams Williams Barrett & Wilkowski, LLC Alan Rowe Jeannie Regan-Dinius and Mike Dinius C. Daniel and Diana Yates Jordan Ryan Richard and Nancy Rooker James O. and Alice F. Cole UNDER $1,000 Julia Saltsgaver Dennis and Cathy Sponsel Foundation Wendy Adams Sarah Sankovitch Dr. Marianne Williams Tobias Million Dollar Round Table Teresa Baer April Schoenecke Robin and Charlitta Winston Foundation Kenneth and Sarah Barker Carol and Anthony Sergi Lacy Foundation RJE Business Interiors Tawni Barnes Marianne Sheline MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc. Becke Bolinger Dan Shockley Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation Doris Bond Jamie Simek Lindsey Borman Luke Smith Thomas Borman Michael Stauffer Paul Brockman Chelsea Sutton A’Lelia P. Bundles David Turk Aly Caviness Stanley Warren Roselyn Cole Anna Wieseman Adam Crowe Angela Wolfgram Karen DePauw Nicea Yamber *deceased 5

5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 5 4/11/18 9:24 AM “The day before Thanksgiving break, my team took our students on a field trip to the History Center – it was AMAZING! The kids LOVED it.” – Lisa Fortney, fourth grade teacher

A total of 157,222 people visited the History Center and Indiana Cole Porter Room Historical Society offerings.

“They had several interactive exhibits with actors which was really cool. Well worth the trip and I am sure it will become part of our Christmas tradition.” Destination Indiana – Christy C., TripAdvisor 6

5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 6 4/11/18 9:24 AM Destination Indiana grew by 7 journeys, bringing the number of journeys available to 316 containing more than 3,839 images. “This is a treasure of a spot to spend an afternoon. Many interactive exhibits and computers to allow you to ‘visit’ your areas of interest.” – davidcI6965BP, TripAdvisor

Destination Indiana

“Visitors here will learn some of the wonderful history of Indiana. It’s all good for all ages!” – Meredy J, TripAdvisor

“The building is easy to get to, there are many different exhibits and activities, has a nice food area, and being right on the Canal, makes a nice day out with the kids.” – Claudia37209, TripAdvisor

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 7 4/11/18 9:24 AM Our digital collection is growing every day! 7,279 images were added to the digital image collections, bringing the number of images available to more than 81,682.

396 new manuscript, visual and printed collections/ items were added to the IHS archives.

“When in Indy ... do as the Hoosiers do, visit museums and view and experience history.” Our Latino and Hispanic Heritage Collection grew – Dave46033, TripAdvisor by 510 images and 17 oral histories, and our Asian Collection grew by 94 images and 9 oral histories.

Clockwise from top: Licensed by Peter Ayala for the Indiana Historical Society; Licensed by Takuya Sato for the Indiana Historical Society; Mark A. Lee Collection, Indiana Historical Society. 8

5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 8 4/11/18 9:24 AM At our annual Founders Day Awards Dinner, we honor our state’s history champions.

Founders Day

Six companies 100-years-old and older were added to the Historic Business Register.

“Standing proud along the Canal Walk in downtown Indy, the Indiana Historical Society is both a venue and museum rolled into one. The beautiful thing is that it is constantly More than 300 changing – I especially guests attended love their living history the Living Legends You Are There exhibits. Gala, recognizing the This museum really contributions of noted gives Hoosiers a lot to Hoosiers and raising Honorees, from left, John and Sarah Lechleiter, be proud of and learn.” more than $130,000 Tamika Catchings, Janet Allen and Mark Miles. – Brittany S., Yelp for IHS education programs. “Being from Indiana it was such a pleasure to walk through the building looking at the historical exhibits. Many fond memories.” – jadidvm, TripAdvisor 9

5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 9 4/11/18 9:24 AM History On Wheels traveled to 17 communities and reached 20,359 people with the onboard exhibit, Auto Indiana.

This 53-foot expandable trailer has 1,000 square-feet of exhibit space.

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 10 4/11/18 9:24 AM 8,529 guests enjoyed our Concerts on the Canal series.

“Since moving back to Indianapolis, my wife and I have enjoyed the Indiana Historical Society facility and especially the Thursday night concerts in the summer. Both the setting and the music are pleasing for a fun summer’s evening.” – William John F, TripAdvisor

“We enjoyed this great historical place in Indy. We learned a lot about the state and how things came to be.” – Nita R., Yelp

The Great War Through Hoosier Eyes examined World War I through the letters, diaries and postcards of Indiana soldiers and included oral histories.

Above left: Gift of Rowland Allen, IHS Above: Gift of Andrew C. Emerson, IHS.

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 11 4/11/18 9:24 AM “We have gone to many history museums as we crisscross the USA. By far, this is the best history museum we have yet seen. The three actor-simulated exhibits and Cole Porter bar will remain in our minds and memories. I hope this museum becomes a model for cities all over the country. Hats off to all the actors! Don’t miss the Destination Indiana film at the beginning. – Mary Jo B., Yelp “Don’t pass it up. Very informative. Love the Cole Porter Room, where they have someone who sings some of his songs.” – cookieladyangel, TripAdvisor

Cole Porter Room Be Heard: LGBT Experiences in Indiana was the first in a series of exhibits featuring oral histories from our collecting initiatives. National History Day in Indiana More than 4,800 students participated in National History Day in Indiana.

Be Heard: LGBT Experiences in Indiana

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 12 4/11/18 9:24 AM “So many surprises. So interesting. Great information.” Indiana History Train – Leslie Willsey, Facebook

34,527 State Fair-goers visited the Made in Indiana exhibit on the Indiana History Train.

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 13 4/11/18 9:24 AM Festival of Trees featured 80 elaborately decorated trees, and we added a 30-foot showstopper!

“I attended the Festival of Trees for the second time this year ... always a lot of fun, and I am blown away by the ingenuity and quality of the displays! I will be an annual attendee, for sure! – Cheryl Dicken, Facebook “The trees are spectacular, individual and original. It was hard to pick just one favorite. Check ’em out, you will be amazed.” – Peggy Corley Bostic, Facebook

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 14 4/11/18 9:25 AM Heritage Support Grants Project Grants Mini Grants Since 2016, we have been proud to support Indiana’s Adams County Historical Society Adams County Historical Society Cedar Lake Historical Association Bartholomew County Historical Society local, county and regional historical societies, museums, Center for Ray Bradbury Studies Brown County Art Gallery Foundation and sites in their important work through Heritage Daviess County Historical Society Cedar Lake Historical Association Support Grants. These grants, made possible by Lilly Elkhart County Historical Society Center for Ray Bradbury Studies Endowment Inc., are available for projects that help Firefighters’ Museum and Survive Alive Converse Historical Society Fountain County Art Council, Inc. Daviess County Historical Society Indiana’s local history organizations improve stewardship Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc. Firefighters’ Museum and Survive Alive of the cultural materials in their care and develop Friends of T.C. Steele State Historic Site Freetown Village institutional capacity to play greater, more effective roles Friends of the Knox County Public Library Friends of the Limberlost SHS in their communities. Here are the organizations who Friends of the National New York Henry County Historical Society Central RR Museum Historic Centerville Inc. were awarded grants in 2017. Friends of Ward Township District No. 5 Historical Society of Decatur County School, Randolph County, Indiana, Inc. Howard County Historical Society Indiana State Police Alliance Indiana Jewish Historical Society Lew Wallace Study Preservation Jackson Township Historical Society Society, Inc Kennedy King Memorial Initiative Martin County Historical Society Marshall County Historical Society, Inc. Miami Indians Foundation Inc Miami Indians Foundation Inc Museum of Miniature Houses Museum of Miniature Houses Rush County Heritage North Manchester Historical Society Sisters of Providence Archives Owen County Heritage & Culture Center Starke County Historical Society, Inc Peaceful Valley Heritage Preservation Storytelling Arts of Indiana Society, Inc. Swiss Heritage Society, Inc. Porter County Museum Switzerland County Historical Shortridge HS PTSA Society, Inc. Sisters of Providence Archives Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum The Quilters Hall of Fame The Quilters Hall of Fame Wabash County Historical Museum Tipton County Historical Society Wabash Erie Canal Association IHS awarded Wakarusa Historical Museum 57 Heritage Support Grants totaling almost $1 million. “Working with IHS brings a credibility to our program that translates to enhanced communication with our community and our stakeholders.” – Larry Paarlberg, Lew Wallace Study Preservation Society, Inc.

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 15 4/11/18 9:25 AM “Very clever concept of stepping back in time.” – L.S., TripAdvisor

“Wonderful exhibits throughout the beautiful facility. The You Are There presentations are unique, affording the visitor to chat one-on-one with important Hoosiers.” – jbla1951, TripAdvisor

“The boldness of a vastly different approach to making history interesting and informative. The two IHS team members were informed, very convivial and always making sure we were comfortable, knew what was happening. I hope this You Are There 1943: Italian approach is used more often. POWs at Atterbury tells the This actually convinced me to little-known stories of soldiers renew my membership.” finding hope in captivity. – Program participant

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 16 4/11/18 9:25 AM IHS hosted its first bourbon tasting event, “This is a great interactive, indoor museum. It has featuring more than 20 many activities to offer people of all ages. It is very distilleries and a silent user-friendly and is a great place to visit.” auction to raise money – H K, TripAdvisor for IHS education programs.

We shared some iconic local history with our exhibit The Harley Shop: Seventy Years of Indianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson.

20,302 people participated in 210 IHS programs onsite and off.

Whodunit?

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 17 4/11/18 9:25 AM “Awesome! Went with family and had a great time! I would recommend to everyone.” – Brenda Kay Roth

Statehood Day

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we invite the public in to celebrate his legacy and participate in a day of service.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

“Each performer was phenomenal and connected directly to the themes of the night.” – Program participant

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 18 4/11/18 9:25 AM “IHS has a great deal to offer and continues to innovate.” “Kids ages 10 and 16 – Program participant enjoyed it. Very neat place. Interactive exhibits, beautiful building, cafe with outdoor seating, concerts in the summer and sits right on the canal. Well worth the stop.” – savvycade, TripAdvisor

Destination Indiana

Preservation Week Road Show

The annual Preservation Week Road Show draws hundreds of visitors for free evaluations of their most-treasured belongings.

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 19 4/11/18 9:25 AM “I want more people to attend activities like this so IHS will continue to grow and create even MORE fun events. We had a wonderful time.” – Program participant

Ride and Seek

“What is unique is that they have a number of exhibits with live actors. You are transported back in time and meet some of the historical characters. Instead of just reading you can actually have a conversation and learn about that individual and events of that time. They were well- informed and helpful.” – BronxRica1955, TripAdvisor

You Are There: Eli Lilly at the Beginning ran through all of 2017, giving guests the You Are There: Eli Lilly at the Beginning opportunity to visit Col. Lilly’s original lab. 20

5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 20 4/11/18 9:25 AM The annual Holiday Author Fair features personal visits and book signings with Ride and Seek more than 60 Indiana authors.

Holiday Author Fair

“There were authors covering everything imaginable from children’s books to sports to Indiana history and travel. The event was fantastic.” – Katherine A., Yelp

The IHS Press produced 3 books and 12 e-books and collected 4 award nominations.

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 21 4/11/18 9:25 AM COUNCIL OF 1816 Founder’s Circle President’s Circle Daniel P. Carmichael William Barrett and Martha Wentworth 2017 Jane Emison William and Kathryn Bartelt Wanda Y. Fortune Jim and Janice Bisesi Jay and Alison Hicks Elizabeth A. Chamberlin Katharine and Richard Kruse Patricia D. Curran David and Anita Meyer Lori Efroymson-Aguilera DONORS Michael and Kathryn Miller and Sergio Aguilera Jungclaus-Campbell Co., Inc. Mark and Nancy Ferrara Jock and Penny Fortune Chairman’s Circle LEGACY SOCIETY Corona M. Lewis * Gary Girvin Jerry and Barbara Marlette * Nancy Ayres John A. Herbst Earl J. Anderson * H. Roll and Linda McLaughlin * Michael and Barbara Blickman Emerson * and Jane Houck Ron and Mary Baldwin Howard R. * and Mary Jane Meeker Eleanor F. Bookwalter Stan and Sandy Hurt Frank and Katrina Basile David and Anita Meyer Nancy Dunn Susan R. Jones-Huffine and Matt Huffine Robert H. Bischoff William D. Middleton * David S. Evans Darrell and Ginny Jutte William and Sheila Bosron Diane F. Murray * Cathryn Fortune and John Shimer Michael and Rebecca Kubacki Robert and Bette Cronin * George and Peggy Rapp Otto N. Frenzel, IV Charles and Lisa Liles Leigh Darbee Sally Reahard * Larry and Carol Landis John and Mary Lisher Richard and Helen Dickinson Robert and Paulette Reid Ted and Deborah Lilly Chris and Sharon MacAllister William W. Dow * Charles and Sharon Short P. E. and Fran MacAllister James and Jeanne Madison James W.* and Jane Emison Robby “Biggs” Smith James and Jackie Morris William and Irene McCutchen James and Janis Funk Dennis and Cathy Sponsel Thomas P. Murphy Craig and Diann McKee Ralph and Beth Gray Barbara Storer * Peter and Ginny Nicholas Virginia Merkel Brian Hartley * P.R. and Phyllis Sweeney William and Jane Salin Hugh Th. Miller and Gail Pamukov-Miller John A. Herbst Floann Turner * James M. Schoonover Judith O’Bannon and Donald Willsey Thomas and Susan Hoback Dianne Marie Wise-Gubka Jerry and Rosie Semler George and Peggy Rapp Joseph and Emily Kniesly Gordon and Anne Wishard Corby Thompson and Mike Dinius and Jeannie Regan-Dinius Richard and Katharine M. Kruse Esther A. Wyandt * Julie Viellieu-Thompson Richard and Nancy Rooker George and Jean Jones Kyle Robin and Charlitta Winston Family Fund Steve and Margaret Cole Russell * deceased Mark and Carrie Ryan Robert E. Sexton Herbert and Bui Simon Dennis and Cathy Sponsel On Circus Day, we welcome families Mary M. Sutherland Karl Swain to join us for a day of fun and games. Dr. Marianne W. Tobias Gary and Jennifer Vigran Will and Laura Weaver Robin and Charlitta Winston C. Daniel and Diana Yates MET Foundation Tobias Family Foundation

Circus Day

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 22 4/11/18 9:25 AM 1,036 collections and items were cataloged, processed and made accessible to the public.

“This is not a museum. It is the historical archives of the state of Indiana, but has a number of very cool exhibits. It is one of my favorite places to visit and is more adult-focused. If you plan to do any research on Indiana history, this is the only place to go. The reason I am writing the review, is because we go there frequently for events. A good place to spend some time.” – Profguy, TripAdvisor

Council Circle Richard and Becky Feldman Mary Jane Meeker Robert and Donna Streeter Stephen Ferguson Justin Miller Charles and Peggy Sutphin Nancy Ahrbecker Jane Fortune Marvin and Susan Mitchell Robert and Cheryl Swinehart Vince Akers and Lisa Green Peter and Joan Fortune Dayton and Trudy Molendorp Everett and Margaret Targett Dick and Kathi Badertscher William L. Fortune Jr. and Dian Moore G.K. (Kitty) Tavel John and Susan Barnard Joseph D. Blakley Janet C. Moran Bill and Janet Taylor Frank and Katrina Basile William and Kim French Phillip and Elizabeth Mosbaugh Joe and Carol Trimmer Arthur and Nancy Baxter James and Janis Funk Ellen Munds Ken Turchi Elizabeth Ann Beck Ed and Phyllis Gabovitch Michael B. Murphy Brad and Terri Warnecke Jayne R. Beilke Bill and Gloria Gaither Jim and Carol Mutter Courtenay and Emily Weldon Stephen and Deborah Belter Eric Gillispie and Pat Treadwell Virginia Neel Lucy H. Wick Henry and Nancy Blackwell Marianne Glick and Mike Woods Jane Nolan R. Kevin and Cynthia Williams Ted and Peggy Boehm Walter and Janet Gross Ralph Nowak Mark and Claudia Willis Wendy Boyle Andrew Halter and Joshua Rogers Andrew R. O’Donnell Joan and Walter Wolf Mary Beth and Robert Braitman Cotton Hanley Chester and Lynn Olson David and Christina Wong Craig and Stephanie Brater Nicholas and Jo Ann Hatfield Gerald and Dorit Paul Turner and Diann Woodard Jeretta Buck Eugene and Mary Louise Henderson Ora Pescovitz Marjorie Zeigler Philip and Roberta Caito Susan B. Hetherington Newell Pugh Don and Deborah Zent Jerry and Dianne Cartmel Stan and Dorothy Hirschfeld Robert and Paulette Reid Gene and Mary Ann Zink John Cole and Rose Schnell-Cole Thomas and Susan Hoback Thomas and Bonnie Reilly Dr. Lawrence M. and Eldoris J. Borst Gayle Cook W. Seymour and Rheta Holt James K. Risk Family Fund, a fund of Central Indiana H.F. Creveling Jr. Community Foundation Tom and Brenda Huston N. Clay and Amy Robbins Joanne M. Davis Corson Family Foundation Tamara and Chris Iorio Dale Rouch and Debra Bergman Scott and Lorraine Davison Gregory & Appel Insurance Bob and Donna Jesse Sallie Rowland William and Marjorie Dick Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance James and Sheila Kaufman Mark and Julanne Sausser Nick Dietz and Margaret Gritt J. D. Resley, Associates Inc. Charles and Rebecca Kendall Don and Jill Scheidt Douglas Dixon USA Funds Michael and pegg kennedy Gary and Lesley Schinbeckler Chris Douglas and Tom Korecki Van Riper Woodard Family Foundation Elizabeth Key-Busuttil and Robert and Alice Schloss Berkley W. and Nancy Duck Michael Busuttil Howard Schrott and Diana Mutz Thomas and Mary Durkin Thomas and Liliane Krasean Silvana Schuster Brent and Elaine Eckhart John Krauss and Marnie Maxwell David and Karen Schwartzkopf John and Karen Elliott P. Martin and Virginia Lake James C. Shook Jr. Murvin and Linda Enders Alma and Stephen Lathrop William and Faye Sigman Cheryl A. Engber John and Sarah Lechleiter Luke Smith William Esarey and Kurt and Linda Mahrdt C. Richard and Gretchen Spaulding Robin-Elizabeth Parsley John Mahrdt Jim St. Clair and Linda Gugin Daniel and Marilyn Evans Richard and Gretchen Mantel Christopher and Ann Stack Dawn M. Fazli Diamond Mather Harvey and Phyllis Feigenbaum Jeff and Kim Matsuoka Edward S. Matthews Boris E. Meditch

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The History Center was host to 188 events, meetings and performances, including 25 weddings.

“Whew – such relief! I wanted “Excellent venue for a wedding to let you know how pleased reception! Views are spectacular! we were with Laura and Tyler’s The food and service is top-shelf! wedding reception at the History Sound was perfect for the live Center! So many of our guests band!” commented on how beautiful – Joe Woschitz, Facebook Lilly Hall looked! All of the IHS staff we encountered over “Thanks again for all your help the past nine months were “This is a beautiful building making our company meeting so polite and helpful. I would inside and out. They do wedding so great.” highly recommend your venue receptions and other events and – Sheryl Hudson, RJE Business Interiors to others and especially the this would be a great space for wonderful help and outstanding a variety of events.” service we received from you! – Chris Y., Yelp Your expertise was invaluable in making it all happen!” – Susie Geswein 24

5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 24 4/11/18 9:25 AM STORYTELLERS CIRCLE History Patrons Benefactors Michael and Amy Alley Mark Ahlemann and Jeff and Darlene Anderson Elizabeth Bottorff Ahlemann Alice Appel David and Mary Allen “Brought history alive in a memorable way. Daniel and Katherine Appel Robert and Patricia Anker Curt and Kristie Barsic Wilbur L. Appel Jr. Not being from Indiana, I felt I learned a lot John and JoAnn Birdzell Dean and Jo Ann Aulick about the state from the visit.” Richard and Janet Barb Ray E. Boomhower – Tosca1946, TripAdvisor Kathy Breen Peter Barickman and Betty Watanake Bruce and Julie Buchanan Thomas and Emily Benner David and Sharon Champa Frederick J. Beyne John and Susan Davis Darrel and Polly Bigham Kevin and Ramona Huse Michael and Silvia Bilderback C. Perry and Michelle Griffith Robert J. Boklund Michael Gallagher and Paula Hardesty Randall and Judith Koorsen Matthew and Suzanne Hahn Becke Bolinger David and Nancy Galliher Katherine Kucharski Gary and Jean Palmer Heck William and Sheila Bosron Thomas Gerber James and Patricia LaCrosse Margaret Kiser Bruce and Beverly Bowers James A. Glass Pierre and Rosemary LaFrance Elaine E. Kops-Bedel and Eric Bedel Edward and Joanne Breen Annmarie Hajduch Jones and Rodney Lisa Lanham and Michael Halstead Brian and Amy Lamb Richard Brungardt Jones Jon Laramore and Janet McCabe Josef Laposa and Margaret Piety Sue Burger John and Martha Halal Nancy Lawhorn Jim and Sara Lootens Lorene Burkhart Annella Hamilton and Robert Hamilton R. Stephen and Maureen Lehman Harry R. and Margo McLaughlin Jr. William E. Butler Emily Hancock Greg Malone and Kathryn Kelley D. William and M. Ann Moreau Richard and Ann Butwin John Hansberry and Karry Book Robert and Natalie Manges Scot Overdorf and Tanya Stuart Overdorf James and Bonnie Carter Marcus and Julie Harshaw Steve Mannheimer John A. Pagin Kip and Nicole Chase Mavourneen Harshman Eric L. Martin John and Lisa Sue Payne Peter Chen Stephen and Carol Hatfield Nicole M. Martinez-LeGrand Narcisso G. Povinelli James and Claire Clark Tamara and Scott Hemmerlein Howard Miller Michael and Connie Rasor John and Janice Coleman Sarah K. Hempstead William Miller and Lynne Maguire John and Jo An Robertson Robert and Sue Ellen Collins Catherine Hill Dan and Janet Mitchell David and Donna Sease John David and Ann Cook Joseph and Eleanor Hingtgen Noel Moore Stacy and Heather Simmer Rick and Julie Davis Ginny Hodowal Joseph and Judith Moser Sydney Steele Tim and Cheri DeBruicker Stephen and Colleen Hopkins Byron and Margaret Myers John Stiles Richard and Helen Dickinson Gregory A. Huffman Georgianna D. Neal Mark and Kathie Swaim Catharine Diehr Diane Humphrey Donald and Patricia Nelson Steven Tuchman and Reed Bobrick James L. Dillard V. William and Nancy Hunt Mr. Keith O. Norwalk and Jim Wagner Betty C. Dillon Robert and Rosemary Igney Mr. Steve Hamilton Gretchen Wolfram John and Connie Douglas Robert and Freddi Jacobi Daniel Noyes Bernard and Lisa Wood David Dreyer and Susan Kmieciak Greg and Pat Jacoby Jon and Andrea Pactor David Ziegler Ronald and Rena Elberger F. Bradford and Trudy Johnson Joseph H. Pattison Peter C. & Charlene J. Kesling Foundation Priscilla and Hoagland Elliott Larry and Connie Kane Michael Paul W.R. Dunkin & Son, Inc. Dorothy S. Englehart Robert Kassing and Troy Kassing Robert and Judith Pearce G. Richard and Rita Eykamp Jane Kesslar William and Virginia Percifield John and Julia Failey Alan and Anne Kimbell Kenneth and Joan Peterson William Farkas M. Bert and Debbie Kite Laurent and Wendy Pladys Roger and Kim Fish Tibor Klopfer and Shawna Frazer-Klopfer William and Sarah Powers Charles and Janice Fitzgerald A.D. Kneessy Garry and Patricia Pratt Robert and Sandi French Joseph and Emily Kniesly Jane Rainier Kay Koch Jim and Emily Rawlinson

“The staff here has always been very friendly and knowledgeable.” – Sean F., TripAdvisor “The gift shop and its staff were top-notch. I was especially pleased with the Cole Porter Room. Well worth the stop and look.” – Sherman G., TripAdvisor

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 25 4/11/18 9:25 AM Kenneth and Debra Renkens Gifts received in memory “The museum was not only beautiful but so Gary and Cynthia Reynolds of Fred D. Cavinder John Richardson Anonymous informative. You are transported back in time. It Shirley Roberts Helen Alexander was very impressive. We had a wonderful visit!” Jeffery and Elizabeth Sankovitch Robert and Carolyn Collins – 9Buffalolady20, TripAdvisor Rabbis Dennis and Sandy Sasso Reid Duffy Fred and Jane Schlegel Jack and Mary Ann Ernsting April Schoenecke David Fresher and Kay McKinney Max and Judith Schumacher Marilyn Green Keith and Carol Shallenberger Dick and Lynn Hopper Randall T. Shepard and Amy MacDonell Michael and pegg kennedy Don and Deborah Small Jane E. Malless Gifts received in memory Gifts received in honor George M. Smerk J.A. McFarren of H. Roll McLaughlin of David Evans John A. Herbst Kip and Nicole Chase Christopher and Linda Smith Kris Metz Harry R. and Margo McLaughlin Jr. Daniel and Marilyn Evans Suzanne V. Smith John and Mary Partington Mary Jane Meeker David L. Smoot Steve and Kris Ritter Gift received in honor James and Lucinda Sparks Sherry Sawyer Gift received in memory of Jane Fortune Robert Sparks Jerry and Donna Segal of Herbert Rissler, Ph.D. Cathryn Fortune and John Shimer Robin Steis and Nancy Stevens LaMarr Smith John and Susan Morgan Jim and Cheryl Strain Gift received in honor Gift received in memory of Brett Goodin Susan Sutton Gift received in memory of Kevin James Kiser of Jane Shields Diane Doyne Stanley Talesnick Margaret Kiser Seth Shields Gene and Rosemary Tanner Gift received in honor Stephen and Alice Tarr Gifts received in memory Gifts received in memory of Andrew Halter Daniel and Kelly Taylor of Corona M. Lewis of E. Maxine Tutterrow Gary and Lesley Schinbeckler Andrew Halter and Joshua Rogers Jane Coulston John Z.C. Thomas Gifts received in honor John A. Herbst Dan Thompson Francis Cunningham of John A. Herbst Cynthia Smith Michael and Debra Townsley Gift received in memory David and Donna Sease Laurenda Whitcomb Ronald Trigg of Harry Martin Everett and Margaret Targett Jenifer Wilson Ella Tunnell Martha Colton Gift received in honor Robert Van Hook Gifts received in honor of Janet Mark and Ann Varnau Gifts received in memory of Robert R. Hesse of Frank C. McAlister L. Allen and Joel Grynheim Cathryn Fortune and John Shimer Steve and Amy Vedra Rabbis Dennis and Sandy Sasso Allison J. Keating Elizabeth C. Vonalt Joyce Sommers Gift received in honor Clint Keller E.G. and Sharon White of John and Sarah Lechleiter Cynthia Kilmark James and Anna White Gifts received in honor Vincent and Robyn Caponi David Whitman and Donna Reynolds Rita Murphy of Tamika Catchings Margaret Wiley Lynette Neher Vincent and Robyn Caponi CORPORATE AND Douglas Wissing Don Rix Marvin Miller FOUNDATION GIVING Robert M. and Stephanie F. Witt Richard Seelig H. Emerson and Betty Young Howard and Vivian Strickler $1,000,000 or more Mary Thompson Reta Todd Lilly Endowment Inc. Big Red Liquors $500,000 or more Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation The William H. Smith Memorial Library assisted 6,442 $250,000 to $499,999 visitors and answered 3,816 remote requests for Care Institute Group, Inc. information. Efroymson Family Fund $100,000 to $249,999 The Indianapolis Foundation, a CICF affiliate The Mothershead Foundation R.B. Annis Educational Foundation $50,000 to $99,999 Lacy Foundation MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc. $20,000 to $49,999 Ayres Foundation, Inc. Franciscan Health Hillswood Foundation Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. The Salvation Army, Indiana Division 26

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“A stunning building with great exhibits. The new exhibit about Gettysburg is awesome.” – Fred Smith, Facebook “I felt like I walked right back into You Are There 1863: time. It was eerie and fascinating Letter Home from at the same time. Brilliant and Gettysburg tells the story bold!” of the battlefield through – McCall E, TripAdvisor a wife’s experience on the home front.

“Plenty to see and do, interesting re-created trips into the past, a beautiful indoor environment, talented interpreters, and a knowledgeable and helpful staff in the library.” – elogan58, TripAdvisor 27

5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 27 4/11/18 9:25 AM $10,000 to $19,999 Indiana History Train – Museum Theater Program Daughters of the American Support by The Frenzel Family Charitable Trust Made in Indiana Exhibit Revolution Prize for George Presented by Arts Council of Indianapolis and Rogers Clark and the The Glick Family Foundation Indiana Historical Society in partnership the City of Indianapolis Northwestern Campaign Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial with the Indiana State Fair The Penrod Society Prize provided by the Caroline Scott Foundation, Inc Commission RJE Business Interiors Indianapolis Colts: The Exhibit Harrison Chapter of the Daughters Supported by of the American Revolution Presented by $5,000 to $9,999 Allison Transmission Bass Farms Indianapolis Colts Eiteljorg Museum Prize for James O. and Alice F. Cole Foundation Delta Faucet Company Supported by Native Americans Plow Digital Prize provided by the Eiteljorg Museum of Indiana Rail Road Company $2,000 to $4,999 American Indians and Western Art Jack’s Donuts Central Indiana Community Foundation, Destination Indiana Inc. Weaver Popcorn Presented by Geeslin Hoosier President Prize R.B. Annis Educational Foundation Prize provided in honor of retired Children’s Bureau of Indianapolis Indiana Living Legends Gala Lilly Endowment Inc. president and CEO of the Benjamin HealthNet Presenting Sponsors Harrison Presidential Site, Phyllis Martin Fine Furniture OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc. Up to $25,000 Geeslin, by her friends and admirers Total Restoration Lake City Bank Ball Brothers Foundation Gene Stratton-Porter Prize Event Benefactors Prize provided in memory of Evelyn $1,000 to $1,999 Brian Payne, Central Indiana Community Up to $5,000 James and Ruth Rodefeld McCabe by Janet McCabe and The Ackerman Foundation Foundation Jon Laramore Jerry and Rosie Semler Arthur Jordan Foundation Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment Randall and Deborah Tobias Indiana Humanities, , Indiana Local History Prize and the National Endowment for Goldman Electric Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Prize provided by the Heritage the Arts Support Grant Program Griffith Family Foundation, Inc. Plow Digital, LLC Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Faegre Baker Daniels WFYI TV 20 The Indiana National Guard Indianapolis Indianapolis Colts Heritage Project Prize Indianapolis Motor Speedway Pacers Sports & Entertainment SPECIAL PROJECTS Prize provided by the Indiana National Indianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson Printing Partners Guard Lewis Bakeries, Inc. Religion and the Divided Indiana Pioneers Prize for Early Milhaus Management INDIANA EXPERIENCE Frontier Project Indiana (pre-1840) Payless Liquors Lilly Endowment Inc. Prize provided by the Society Southern Wine & Spirits Museum Theater Program of Indiana Pioneers Nancy Ayres 2018 National History Day $500 to $999 Bill and Janet Taylor Presented by The Indianapolis Motor Indiana National Guard Speedway Foundation Prize bo-mar Industries Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Junior League of Indianapolis Prize provided by the Indianapolis Comic Book University in honor of the children and families of the Christel House The Richard W. and Irene Rooker Motor Speedway Foundation Connor Fine Painting Family Foundation David Brenton’s Team You Are There 1948: Italian-American Heritage Prize TCU Foundation Day Nursery Auxiliary Communities Can! for Italian-American History Vigran Family Foundation Ed Stewart Photography Presented by Prize provided by the Italian Heritage Ball Brothers Foundation Society of Indiana Eiteljorg Museum HISTORY DAY PRIZES Franklin College You Are There: Eli Lilly Kennedy King Memorial Gaither Family Resources at the Beginning Nancy Ayres Prize for Initiative Award Gentle Dentist Presented by Commerce in Indiana Prize provided by the Kennedy King Memorial Initiative Gigi’s Cupcakes Eli Lilly and Company Prize provided by Nancy Ayres Indiana Blood Center Supported by New Harmony Project Prize Indiana Donor Network Nancy Ayres Prize for Ted and Deborah Lilly Indiana Architecture Prize provided by Historic New Harmony, Indianapolis Zoo and White River Peter and Ginny Nicholas University of Southern Indiana Prize provided by Nancy Ayres Gardens Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial The Museum of Miniature Houses and Foundation, Inc. The Richard W. and Irene Nancy Ayres Prize for Rooker Family Foundation Prize Other Collections, Inc. Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation Indiana Transportation Palmer Trucks Prize provided by the Rooker Family Prize provided by Nancy Ayres Foundation Roberts Distributors, LLP You Are There 1943: Italian Scottish Society of Indianapolis POWs at Atterbury The Cole Porter Prize for Sallie Rowland Prize for Senior Home Companions of Indiana, Inc. Presented by Indiana Musical Heritage Furniture Design Jane Fortune Prize provided by Steve and Mag Russell Prize provided by Sallie Rowland History on Wheels Franciscan Health Presented by Supported by Crown Hill Heritage Foundation Roy F. Stringer Memorial Prize Lilly Endowment Inc. Indiana National Guard Prize for Notable Hoosiers for Labor Unions in Indiana Prize provided by the Crown Hill Fueled by Italian Heritage Society of Indiana Prize provided by Andrew Halter and Heritage Foundation CountryMark Joshua Rogers You Are There 1863: Letter The Bill Curran Memorial Home from Gettysburg Women’s History in Prize for Irish Heritage Indiana Prize Support by Prize provided by Patti Curran Daniel P. Carmichael Prize provided by the Women’s History Association Craig and Jill Dunn Patti Curran Prize for Fashion Design in Indiana Prize provided by Patti Curran 28

5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 28 4/11/18 9:25 AM “A fun museum that encourages interaction “It’s really neat to be immersed into a time period with the exhibit. Best part was the You Are There instead of simply reading about it, looking at a exhibits. You get the history and then get to ‘go photo/painting, or hearing something from back in time’ and speak to people from that time that time. Looking forward to going back!” and experience the setting. Excellent!” – breezyg03, TripAdvisor – Jess C., TripAdvisor

“I wanted to thank you for the wonderful, well planned trip. I learned so much that would not have been implanted in my little brain without this trip. Thank you, thank you, thank you.” – Jane Kesslar, member

“The trip was fantastic! Thank you and your team for a great day.” – Sue Davis, member

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 29 4/11/18 9:25 AM DONORS TO THE Donald Click “I’ve been doing research since mid 1990s, but tend COLLECTIONS David Clifton Commercial Artisan to delay it until something stimulates me – today Kimberly Acoff Andrew B. Conrad Zach Adamson stimulated me to search again.” James L. Cooper Cornelius M. (Lee) Alig Ms. Gale Cooper, M.D. – Genealogy program participant American Business Women’s Association, William T. Cotterman and Indianapolis chapters the Cotterman Family Brian Lee Anderson Carolyn J. Cottrell Robert E. Finney Nicholas J. Hatfield James G. Anderson Linda M. Cox Jim Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Earl Haviland Albert E. Askerberg Jr. Timothy E. and Shannon Lampley Coyle George Fleck Denise Hay Robert G. Barrows Georgia Cravey Dorothy Fletcher Alonzo Burton Hayes Dr. Marilyn Bartlett Anthony P. Curtis and Chris Flook Henry County Historical Society Inc. Laura Baugh Elizabeth W. Moore Earl Edgar (Ed) Foltz Jr. / Lisa A. Foltz John A. Herbst Marsha L. Beall Gerri N. Daniels Dan Ford Nora McKinney Hiatt Anna C. Beatty Leigh Darbee Fortnightly Literary Book Club Virginia (Ginny) Hingst James Larry Beauchamp Jr. in memory Pamela A. Davis Fortville-Vernon Township Public Library Thomas G. Hoback of J. Larry Beauchamp Sr. Michael Del Castillo Frankfort Community Public Library Rick Hofstetter Kathy Beckom Mrs. Pat Dennehey Gary Historical and Cultural Society Matt Holdzkom Ms. Alpha Blackburn Department of Veterans Affairs Marilyn Goldman Clinton J. Holloway Jean Blackwell Robert L. Dion Jr. Robert N. Goodrich II Hoosier Japanese American Citizens Michael A. Blickman Barbara J. Dirks Linda L. Graham League, Hoosier Chapter Jeffrey L. Bossaer David T. Dixon Henry H. Gray Robert Hostetler Georgia Troxel Brist David F. Doss Greenfield Historical Society () Barbara J. Howe Paul Brockman Christopher H. Douglas Christine H. Guyonneau Jerry R. Hurley Georgia Gianakos Buchanan Ramona Duncan-Huse Mr. Beach Hall Stan C. Hurt Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter, NSDAR Valerie Elliott Hammond Public Library Lorrie Hutchison Myrna Carpita Carter Eltzroth Howard L. Happe D. Hyatt William Carter Jr. Sidney Eskenazi Marion G. Harcourt Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dianne J. Cartmel Dietetics Inc. John N. (Jake) Ferris Elizabeth J. Harger Susan Regan Casper Indiana Artists Inc. Festival Music Society of Indiana Brenda L. Isensee Hart Lydia L. Castillo Susan J. Cazzell Twyla M. Cecil Champaign County Historical Society (Ohio) Albert Chen Christians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East Douglas E. Clanin Clet Meyers Estate

Conservation Lab conservators and volunteers treated 5,231 collection items.

W. Brooks and Wanda Y. Fortune History Lab

“This is such a fabulous place to spend time. If we lived in this state, I would be a member for sure! We loved the exhibits – they were done so well, the staff was awesome and we just thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Didn’t want to leave, so many wonderful things to see and learn here!” – Tiffany M., TripAdvisor 30

5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 30 4/11/18 9:25 AM Indiana Association of Historians Indiana Bicentennial: Jay County Torch 575,621 guests visited Relay our traveling exhibitions Indiana DNR, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology throughout the state. Indiana Jewish Historical Society Indianapolis Chapter of The Links Inc. Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Cynthia (Cindy) S. Torrance Indianapolis Woman’s Club Mary Lee Jontz Turk Indianapolis-Marion County Karen U. Vaughn Public Library Vermilion County Museum Society Vicki Ingham (Illinois) Jasper County Historical Society Vermont Historical Society Jay County Historical Society Donovan R. Walling Ron Jedlicka Deborah Nelson Randall D. Studt Lewis Warren Rachel L. Jenkins New York Central System Kathleen Leemon Swartz Catherine R. Watt and Constance R. Jennings County Public Library Historical Society Ann J. Sylvester Lathrop Pat Johnson Leslie Newton Stephen Taflinger Wayne Township Historical Society Roberta Karnes Michael S. Nichols Edmond (Ed) Talucci William and Laura Weaver Katie Hall Educational Foundation Inc. / Ohio History Connection William Robert Terry Cynthia H. Wilkens Family of The Honorable Katie Hall Irene Osorio Rebecca Thacker Shirley A. Willard Kenneth M. Keefe Jr. Owen County Historical and The American Legion Camille Williams Ken Keltner Genealogical Society (National Headquarters) Diane Williams Kathleen (Kathy) Kennedy Larry S. Paarlberg The History Museum (South Bend) Norman Wilson Kevin Barry Division #3, Ancient Order Anne Pancella The Milwaukee Road Historical Agnes Yam Wolverton of Hibernians in America Inc. Diana Pearson Association Barbara Young Patricia Khamis Trent D. Pendley The Questers Fall Creek Chapter Your Club (Thursday Night Whist Club) Larry K. King Ann Marie McGill Perrin Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Y-Press Inc. Marie E. Kingdon Jane Petro Cultural Center Guy M. Kinman Jr. John Tobeck Dr. Donald E. Pitzer *deceased Cheryl Kircher Peggy Powis Kenneth Kobus George Prell Rick G. Kuhn Paul S. Ray James B. Lane Joseph C. Rayhill Our Local History Services staff traveled Roger Lawton Prof. G. Robert Redinbo 25,703 miles around the state to train and Lebanon Public Library Joe Rice Carolyn Leeds Mr. C.J. Roberts assist state history organizations, local Marcia J. Lehrman Lucia Walton Robinson museums and county historians. Richard (Dick) T. Lockhart Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust, Linda Lynch Allison Branch Roger M. Lyon Victoria E. Romero, M.Ed. Dr. John MacDougall Miriam (Mrs. Richard) Ross Frederick Ruiz Maravilla Brad Ryan Marcia Broyles Estate Robert G. Salinas Jr. Nicole Martinez-LeGrand John and Jenifer Schreiner Celestina M. Masterson Robert W. Schwier Natalie Matos Deborah Shandera Janet McCabe Stephanie Shelksohn Cristopher M. McFall Kanwal Prakash (K.P.) Singh Karin H. McGinnis David L. Smith Linda McGlothlin Fred D. Smith Sybil (Mrs. Louis) Mervis Rachel V. Smith Michael H. Miller Tim Snyder Susanne D. Minton Society of Indiana Pioneers Lynn Molzan Special Collections, Preservation Wilma L. Moore and University Archives, Binghamton University Ms. Avis Morford-Hawkins St. Clair County Historical Society Carolyn O. Morris and Research Library (Illinois) Leigh E. Morris St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church Eric L. Mundell (Indianapolis) John R. (Jack) Munson St. Mary the Immaculate Conception County History (Ohio) Parish (Michigan City) J. Michael Nash David R. Steup National Society Descendants Rose Stine of Early Quakers Dona Stokes-Lucas Anne Nelson Clay W. Stuckey

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5836-18 - Annual Report 2017 - 20180406.indd 32 4/11/18 9:26 AM CURRENT STAFF

EXECUTIVE Maire Gurevitz | Project Archivist DEVELOPMENT Museum Theater Dorothy Nicholson | Assistant, Processing John A. Herbst | President and CEO AND MEMBERSHIP Daniel Shockley | Director, Barbara Quigley | Senior Archivist, Museum Theater Kay Fetters | Assistant to the President Visual Collections Andrew Halter | Vice President, and CEO Development and Membership Courtney Rookard | Assistant, Manuscript Actors/Singers/Facilitators and Visual Collections Curt Barsic | Associate, Development Ben Ayres | Anna Barnett | Erin Becker ARCHIVES AND LIBRARY Tom Borman | Director, Events Joanna Bennett | Katie Berndt | Doc Cole and Donor Relations Suzanne Hahn | Vice President, Reference Services Evan Cole | Adam Crowe | Robert Davie Kathy Clark | Director, Stewardship Archives and Library Amy Vedra | Director, Reference Services Cheryl Fesmire | Tessa Gibbons and Donor Engagement Aly Caviness | Administrative Assistant Matt Holdzkom | Assistant, Abby Gilster | Zach Heider | Sam Heldt Karie Hon | Director, Corporate Relations Reference Services Sara Jessica Hemmerlein | Jay Hemphill Collections Management Mark McNees | Coordinator, Nadia Kousari | Coordinator, Josiah McCruiston | Kathlene McNaney Visual Reference Services History on Wheels Eric Mundell | Director, Collections Kelsey Miller | Miranda Nehrig Management Kate Scott | Assistant, Reference Services Emily Rawlinson | Director, Grants and Special Projects Craig Reasoner | Mike Redmond Wendy Adams | Director, Oral History Kimberly Rohl | Senior Membership Elysia Rohn | Tristan Ross | Paige Scott Lindsay Borman | Cataloger, Printed BUSINESS AND Assistant Collections Carol Shaefer | Rachel Snyder OPERATIONS Sarah Sankovitch | Manager, Membership Nicole Martinez-LeGrand | Coordinator, Holly Starkey | Chase Stephen Multicultural Collections Jeff Matsuoka | Vice President, Zach Stonerock | Sarah Tam Business and Operations Historic Twin Oaks Elizabeth Murphy | Assistant, Collections Nathaniel Thomas | Nancy Thompson Tawni Barnes | Director, Accounting Jennifer Korb | Manager, Becky Renz | Director, Collections Jim Tillett | Adam Tran | Matt Walls Roger Fish | Manager, Facilities Property/Hospitality Technical Services Brenton Williamson Jordan Ryan | Coordinator, Indianapolis Tamise Graves | Assistant, Housekeeping History Project Penny Nash | Controller EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCES Michael Stauffer | Registrar Zach Stopczynski | Assistant, Facilities AND EXHIBITS April Schoenecke | Senior Director, Alysha Zemanek | Assistant, Processing Nicea Yamber | Senior Accountant Education and Human Resources Conservation Basile History Market Lori Murray | Coordinator, Volunteer Community Engagement Services and Human Resources Ramona Duncan-Huse | Senior Director, Becke Bolinger | Manager, Retail Marcus Harshaw | Director, Education Conservation and Wholesale Operations and Community Engagement AND Stephanie Gowler | Paper Conservator Anne Nelson | Senior Sales Associate MARKETING Bethany Hrachovec | Coordinator, PUBLICATIONS Karen Lampert | Technician, Conservation Sales Associates Education and National History Day Kathy Lechuga | Book Conservator Kristin Lee | Programs Assistant Amy Lamb | Vice President, Doris Bond | Ja’Eisha Jones Callie McCune | Coordinator, Marketing and Publications Judy Newberg | Sydney Petrunich Digitization Public Programs Lucas Shafer IHS Press Susan Sutton | Director, Digitization Lauren Peightel | Coordinator, Aaron Dixon | Assistant, Digitization Information Technology Family History Programming M. Teresa Baer | Managing Editor Devin Gay | Assistant, Digitization Marianne Sheline | Program Specialist, Ray Boomhower | Senior Editor Luke Smith | Senior Director, Education and Exhibits Kathy Breen | Editor Rebecca Jacobs | Assistant, Digitization Information Technology Beth Whitaker | Coordinator, Learning Elaine Rosa | Wikipedia and Press Editor Jasmine Long | Technician, Andrew Fall | Manager, Preservation Imaging Information Technology Exhibitions Marketing Kathy Mulder | Digital Resource Assistant Stuart Snoddy | Assistant, Digitization Visitor Services Jeff Mills | Senior Director Exhibition Kim Easton | Director, Communications Planning and Development David Turk | Manager, and Special Events Isabelle Kroeker | Junior Production Preservation Imaging Tabitha Cravens | Exhibits Designer Designer Natalie Palmer | Senior Director, Jesse Douglass | Fabricator Chris McCoy | Graphic Designer Visitor Services Manuscript and Angela Wolfgram | Research Coordinator Rachel Hill Ponko | Director, Caleb Benton | Assistant, Special Events Public Relations Visual Collections Haley Garard | Coordinator, Special Events Local History Services Stacy Simmer | Senior Graphic Designer Paul Brockman | Director, Manuscript Christy Hawley | Senior Associate, Tamara Hemmerlein | Director, Chelsea Sutton | Coordinator, and Visual Collections Visitor Services Local History Services Communications Lyndsey Blair | Assistant, Manuscript Katie McLean | Coordinator, Special Events and Visual Collections Karen DePauw | Coordinator, Anna Wieseman | Coordinator, Local History Services Jessica Fischer | Assistant, Manuscript Visitor Services and Visual Collections Jeannette Rooney | Assistant Director, Local History Services Jonnie Fox | Assistant, Manuscript Visitor Services Associates and Visual Collections Elias Garza | Keely McMillen Alan Rowe | Heritage Support Grants Coach Katherine Rampley | Daniel Will

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Indiana’s Storyteller™: Connecting People to the Past Since 1830, the Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana’s Storyteller™, connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing the state’s history. A private, nonprofit membership organization, IHS maintains the nation’s premier research library and archives on the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest and presents a unique set of visitor experiences called the Indiana Experience. IHS also provides support and assistance to local museums and historical groups; publishes books and periodicals; sponsors teacher workshops; produces and hosts art exhibitions, museum theater and outside performance groups; and provides youth, adult and family programs. IHS is a Smithsonian Affiliate and a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-3269 www.indianahistory.org | (317) 232-1882

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