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Monroe County History Club
Приєднався 30 гру 2015
This channel is dedicated to fostering and preserving the history of Bloomington and Monroe County Indiana. This is done through the Monroe County History Club. The club meets monthly on the last Tuesday of each month. Our speakers present oral and video presentations about various historical facts about our county. The meetings are conducted at the Bloomington American Legion Home, Post 18, on West Third Street. There are no dues and everyone is invited. The Legion offers a fine luncheon menu. Usually people tend to gather about 11:00AM foir lunch and the speakers usually begin their presentations around 12:30PM. The programs are recorded by local CATS TV. They are later broadcast on their tv channel and we then upload them to UA-cam for people who may not be able to attend.
9/24/2024....."A History of University School 1939-1972" by Dina Kellams of IU Archives
Join Director of the Indiana University Archives, Dina Kellams, in her inaugural talk to the Monroe County History Club as she takes us through a short historical journey of IU's University School. What were its roots? How and why was it so unique? And most importantly, who were some of the people who made it special? Drawing for the extensive collections of the University Archives, Dina shares some of these details. Also many "Univees" were in attendance to share some anecdotes of their experiences at U School with the audience. Photo courtesy IU Photo Archives.
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8/27/2024...."Racially Restrictive Property Covenants in Monroe County" by John Summerlot
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Local Historian and past contributor John Summerlot gives a program titled "Racially Restrictive Property Covenants in Monroe County" Recent research by two different groups has identified around a dozen neighborhoods in Bloomington and hundreds of individual properties that have restrictions in their deeds as to who is allowed to live there. The majority of these are race based restrictions th...
07/30/2024...."The Hoadley and Matthews Families: Pioneer Stonemen" by Dr Clay Stuckey
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Dr Clay Stuckey gives a program entitled "The Hoadley and Matthews Families: Pioneer Stonemen". These two families were exceptionally influential in the development of the industry. Their roles and that of subsequent generations of both families will be covered. The Hoadleys were responsible for establishing more different limestone companies than any other family and John Matthews started a si...
6/25/2024.....Early Settlers of Monroe County by Dr Curt Sylvester... Indiana Geneological Society.
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Dr Curtis Sylvester, Immediate Past President of the Indiana Geneological Society gives a program titled "Early Settlers of Monroe County". Dr Sylvester reviews transition of property ownership from the Miami Tribe through treaties, land grants and purchases. He discusses the reasons that people moved to Monroe County. He also selects some families for a more detailed discussion. For these we l...
5/28/2024....State Championship Teams from Monroe County High Schools 1904-2023 by Dr Roger Robison
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Roger Robison MD gives a program titled "State Championship Teams from Monroe County High Schools 1904-2023".The Sports History Committee of the Monroe County History Center has published a 270 page book about notable athletes and state championship teams from Monroe County. Illustrations and profiles are given for 143 members of 11 Indiana Sports Halls of Fame and 4 national halls. Dr Robison ...
4/30/2024.......Hoosier Character: Mapping 19th Century Indiana by Christine Friesel of the MCPL
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Christine Friesel, Librarian with the MCPL gives a program titled "Hoosier Character: Mapping 19th Century Indiana". She reveals a collaborative map project. Monroe County Public Library is working with the Monroe County History Center and Monroe County GIS to illuminate and identify where people worked and lived. Built for the 2026 celebration of America 250 and endorsed by the Society of Indi...
3/26/2024.Art at IU: From the Early Fine Arts Collection to the Eskenazi Museum of Art by Nan Brewer
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Nan Brewer gives a program for the Monroe County History Club titled "Art at IU: From the Early Fine Arts Collection to the Eskenazi Museum of Art". Brewer served in the Curatorial Department at the Eskenazi Museum for 37 years, first as Acting Curator of 19th and 20th Century Art and then as Curator of Exhibitions before heading the Prints, Drawings and Photographs department beginning in 1991...
02/27/2024....To Build a Reservoir: The Origin of Monroe Lake by Jill Vance, Interpretive Naturalist
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Jill Vance, Interpretive Naturalist with Indiana State Parks, of the DNR gives a program for the Monroe County History Club titled "To Build a Reservoir: The Origin of Monroe Lake". The story of how the Monroe Reservoir was finally built winds around almost as much as Salt Creek itself. This presentation, which incorporates numerous historic photos, examines the natural and political forces tha...
1/30/2024....Depots Platforms Flagstops: A History of Train Stations in Monroe County by John Butler
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Dr John Butler gives a program for the Monroe County History Club titled "Depots, Platforms and Flagstops: A History of Train Stations in Monroe County". This talk details the history of Monroe County's train stations, from their construction to their eventual abandonment. Hundreds of photographs, maps and historical documents are used to explain the locations and functions of these places. Mos...
11/28/2023..............Indiana Barns, Settlement Imprint & Evolution by Duncan Campbell
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Local Historian Duncan Campbell gives a presentation titled "Indiana Barns, Settlement Imprint & Evolution". It shows the Indiana barn in transition. The program identifies examples of early settlement period barns in Indiana, and traces the evolution of barn typologies as agricultural and construction practices evolve to accommodate new technologies, changes in farming practice, and the growth...
10/31/2023.....Bloomington's Feltus Family: Soldiers, Printers, Politicians, Circus Folk by Rod Spaw
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Rod Spaw gives a program titled "Bloomington's Feltus Family: Soldiers, Printers, Politicians and Circus Folk". It focuses on H J Feltus and his wife, Ella, their children and grandchildren. It explores the family dynamics and involvement of its members in popular entertainment and their relationships with other Bloomington families of the Gilded Age.
9/26/2023.....The History of the Campus of the Old Bloomington High School by Dr Clay Stuckey
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Dr Clay Stuckey gives a program titled "The History of the Campus of the Old Bloomington High School". For almost 150 years the block bounded by Walnut, First, Second, and Morton Streets has been the site of Indiana University and Bloomington High School. Through scores of old photographs Clay tells the story of the buildings that made up the campus of both schools. With the exception of the ea...
8/29/2023.....Get to Know the History Center by Justin Robertson, Hilary Fleck and Daniel Schlegel
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Three members of the staff of the Monroe County History Museum, Justin Robertson, Hilary Fleck and Director Daniel Schlegel give a presentation titled GET TO KNOW THE HISTORY CENTER. The corner of 6th and Washington has a long history in Bloomington, but always as a center for learning. First as Center School, then the "Colored School", then the Monroe County Public Library and finally the Monr...
7/25/2023........MoCo Gilded & Mapping Bloomington in the Gilded Age by Christine Friesel
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Christine Friesel, Community Librarian for the Monroe County Public Library, gives a presentation titled MoCo GILDED & MAPPING BLOOMINGTON IN THE GILDED AGE. What was life like in Bloomington during the 1880's and 1890's? How did people get around? What did they do for fun? What were they talking about? Christine highlights these gilded landmarks, people and headlines of that long gone era. She...
6/27/2023...."Herman B Wells: Hoosier Antaeus" by Dr James Capshew. The life of Herman B Wells
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Dr James Capshew gives a program titled HERMAN B WELLS: HOOSIER ANTAEUS for the MONROE COUNTY HISTORY CLUB. It describes the life and times of Herman B Wells. Wells was the President of Indiana University from 1937to 1962. Dr Wells (1902-2000) was a principal architect of Indiana's flagship university. Not only an academic leader but a cultural figure of great consequence, his influence spanned...
5/30/2023..."If Stone Walls Could Talk" by Susan Snider Salmon: The History of Dry Stack Stone Walls
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5/30/2023..."If Stone Walls Could Talk" by Susan Snider Salmon: The History of Dry Stack Stone Walls
4/25/2023.."The Reconstructing Bloomington Project " with the help of Sanborn Maps...by John Baeten
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4/25/2023.."The Reconstructing Bloomington Project " with the help of Sanborn Maps...by John Baeten
3/28/2023..."Images From the Herald Times Archive Collection" by Hilary Fleck
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3/28/2023..."Images From the Herald Times Archive Collection" by Hilary Fleck
2/28/2023...100 Years of the Indiana Theatre by Jim Krause, producer of the theatre documentary
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2/28/2023...100 Years of the Indiana Theatre by Jim Krause, producer of the theatre documentary
1/31/2023....."A Hope for Eagles' Wings in Indiana" by Al Parker:Success Story of Bald Eagle Release
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1/31/2023....."A Hope for Eagles' Wings in Indiana" by Al Parker:Success Story of Bald Eagle Release
1/3/2023...The Rise and Fall of the Indianapolis Traction Terminal (ITT) 1904-37 by Roger Robison MD
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1/3/2023...The Rise and Fall of the Indianapolis Traction Terminal (ITT) 1904-37 by Roger Robison MD
11/29/2022.....The 49 Post Offices of Monroe County: A History by Marge Faber
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11/29/2022.....The 49 Post Offices of Monroe County: A History by Marge Faber
10/25/2022.....Order Up! Favorite restaurants from Monroe County's past, by Hilary Fleck
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10/25/2022.....Order Up! Favorite restaurants from Monroe County's past, by Hilary Fleck
9/27/2022....Identifying Photographs by Brad Cook of IU Photo Archives
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9/27/2022....Identifying Photographs by Brad Cook of IU Photo Archives
8/31/2022.....Bloomington Speedway Centennial, with Brad Dickison and Pat Sullivan
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8/31/2022.....Bloomington Speedway Centennial, with Brad Dickison and Pat Sullivan
8/30/2022..........Arbutus Mania by John Summerlot
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8/30/2022..........Arbutus Mania by John Summerlot
7/26/2022......On Kirkwood in Bloomington in 1967 by Christine Friesel
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7/26/2022......On Kirkwood in Bloomington in 1967 by Christine Friesel
6/28/2022: Origins of Hoosier Hysteria; IU-Bloomington State Tourneys of 1911-20 by Dr Roger Robison
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6/28/2022: Origins of Hoosier Hysteria; IU-Bloomington State Tourneys of 1911-20 by Dr Roger Robison
5/31/2022.........Bits Pieces and Curiosities of Monroe County Railroads by Dr Clay Stuckey
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5/31/2022.........Bits Pieces and Curiosities of Monroe County Railroads by Dr Clay Stuckey
4/26/2022........The Ku Klux Klan in the Heartland by Dr Jim Madison
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4/26/2022........The Ku Klux Klan in the Heartland by Dr Jim Madison