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1. First Seminary Building First Seminary Building Educational facilities; Indiana University, Bloomington--Buildings The first structure built on the campus of what was then the Indiana State Seminary was a classroom that has been referenced by John W. Cravens, secretary to the Indiana University board of trustees, as...

2. Sarah Parke Morrison, First Woman Admitted to Indiana University Sarah Parke Morrison, First Woman Admitted to Indiana University Students; Indiana University; Women's clothing; Hairstyles; Portrait photographs; College students Sarah Parke Morrison was the first woman admitted to IU. Morrison was the daughter of a university trustee and in 1869 became the first female to graduate. IU was the first state school to admit women...

3. WICR Launches at 10 Watts; Later Becomes State's First Public HD Station WICR Launches at 10 Watts; Later Becomes State’s First Public HD Station University of Indianapolis; Radio stations; Radio industry; Students The student-run radio station, WICR-88.7 FM, hit the airwaves in 1962. It became Indiana’s first public high-definition station in 2007 and now offers a variety of HD programming for diverse audiences....

4. Early Recruitment Poster Early Recruitment Poster Universities and colleges; Universities and colleges--Indiana--Indianapolis; University of Indianapolis; Posters; United Brethren Church--Indiana In September 1905 the University opened its doors with 74 students enrolled in nine programs. That first building served as the entire campus: classrooms, dormitory, dining hall, and more. At first the...

5. Students Relax at Nearby Garfield Park Students Relax at Nearby Garfield Park University of Indianapolis; Students; Hats; Clothing & dress In September 1905 the University opened its doors with 74 students enrolled in nine programs. That first building served as the entire campus: classrooms, dormitory, dining hall, and more. At first the...

6. L.S. Ayres Store and Employees L.S. Ayres Store and Employees Department stores--Indiana--Indianapolis--Employees; Ayres, Lyman S., 1824-1896; Retail trade; Clothing trade; Clothing & dress; Fashion merchandising--Indiana--Indianapolis; Storefronts In 1875 Lyman S. Ayres moved the business across the street to 33-37 W. Washington where it would remain for 30 years. It had 4 floors and a basement. He believed in keeping up with the latest technology...

7. L.S. Ayres Store, 33-37 W. Washington Street L.S. Ayres Store, 33-37 W. Washington Street L.S. Ayres and Company; Department stores--Indiana--Indianapolis; Ayres, Lyman S., 1824-1896; Retail trade; Business districts; Indianapolis (Ind.)--Buildings, structures, etc.; Transportation In 1875 Ayres moved the business across the street to 33-37 W. Washington where it would remain for 30 years. It had 4 floors and a basement. He believed in keeping up with the latest technology and retail...

8. Primary and Secondary Crews for First Gemini Mission Primary and Secondary Crews for First Gemini Mission Astronauts; Schirra, Walter W., Jr., 1923-2007; Stafford, Thomas P., 1930-; Grissom, Virgil I., 1926-1967; Young, John W., 1930- Due to an illness suffered by Shepard, NASA named Grissom the commander of the first Gemini mission. Flying with Grissom on the two-man spacecraft was John Young, a rookie astronaut. Schirra and Thomas...

9. Apollo 1 Crew Apollo 1 Crew Grissom, Virgil I.--Photographs; Chaffee, Roger B., 1935-1967.--Photographs; White, Edward Higgins, 1930-1967.--Photographs; Project Apollo (U.S.) On March 21, 1966, NASA announced that Grissom would command the first flight of the Apollo spacecraft--the ship that would take American astronauts to the moon and back. Joining Grissom on the crew were...

10. Demia Butler Demia Butler Butler University; North Western Christian University; Education--Indiana; Women's clothing The first graduating class included Demia Butler, daughter of Ovid Butler. In 1867 she was the first female graduate of the four-year program. The first chair for a female professor in the U.S. is named...

11. Butler University -- First Building at the 13th Street and College Avenue Campus Butler University -- First Building at the 13th Street and College Avenue Campus Butler University; Universities and colleges; Schools; Educational facilities; North Western Christian University Ovid Butler donated land for the school at College Ave. and 13th St. in Indianapolis. Architect William Tinsley designed the first building to be built in three sections; only one was ever built. North...

12. Architect's Drawing of the First Building Planned for North Western Christian University at College Architect’s Drawing of the First Building Planned for North Western Christian University at College Avenue and 13th Street Butler University; Universities and colleges; Schools; North Western Christian University Ovid Butler donated land for the school at College Ave. and 13th St. in Indianapolis. Architect William Tinsley designed the first building to be built in three sections; only one was ever built. North...

13. Women at Purdue Women at Purdue Purdue University; Universities and Colleges Purdue was opened to women in 1875 and nine enrolled. Their interests included industrial arts, English literature, chemistry, and math. Eulora Miller, in 1878, was the first to graduate. The first female...

14. Elinor Ostrom Send-Off to Receive Nobel Prize Elinor Ostrom Send-Off to Receive Nobel Prize Ostrom, Elinor; Nobel Prize winners; Economists; College teachers; Indiana University Elinor Ostrom seems to be a woman of “firsts.” The distinguished professor and Arthur F. Bentley professor of political science is the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize for economics (2009), and...

15. WBAA WBAA Purdue University; Radio stations The first radio transmitter built on campus was created by seniors working on a thesis in 1901. The first radios built at Purdue, for both transmitting and receiving, were used for taring soldiers during...

16. Student at Purdue University Student at Purdue University Purdue University; Laboratories; Students--Indiana; Women's clothing; Hairstyles; Educational facilities Purdue was opened to women in 1875 and nine enrolled. They had a wide range of interests including Industrial Arts, English Literature, Chemistry, Math, and Drawing. Eulora Miller was the first to graduate...

17. Astronauts Reunion Astronauts Reunion Purdue University; Astronauts; Reunions Involvement with Aeronautics and Astronautics extends back to the Purdue Aero Club of 1910 and the first aeronautical courses offered in 1921. Pioneers like Macolm Ross in the Strato-Lab tested the space...

18. Residence of John Deller, Steuben Township, Steuben County, Indiana Residence of John Deller, Steuben Township, Steuben County, Indiana Steuben County (Ind.); Houses; Families Steuben Township is in the southwestern portion of the county and was was first settled in 1835. The first frame house was built by Seth Murray in 1836 as was the first schoolhouse. Pleasant Lake, Long...

19. Red Cross First Aid Class at Mayer Chapel Red Cross First Aid Class at Mayer Chapel Red Cross--Indiana; American Red Cross; First aid in illness and injury; Public health The Red Cross was founded nationally in 1881, most Indiana chapters began in the early 1900s. Over the years they have helped Hoosiers during disasters, aided the military, and have provided first aid...

20. William Conner House (Conner Prairie Museum) William Conner House (Conner Prairie Museum) Hamilton County (Ind.); Conner Prairie Pioneer Settlement; Museums; Porches; Wells; Conner, William, ca. 1773-1855; Frontier & Pioneer Life William Conner, fur trader and state legislator, was the first white settler in Hamilton County. In 1823 his home was the first brick house in the county. Now part of Conner Prairie Living History Museum,...
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