Indiana's 200: The People Who Shaped the Hoosier State
- ISBN-10
- 0871953870
- ISBN-13
- 9780871953872
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 437
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-10-27
- Publisher
- Indiana Historical Society
- Authors
- Linda C. Gugin, James E. St. Clair
Description
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."
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