Manual 1932 Diploma Available

We have the original 1932 Manual HS diploma for Louise Monroe. 

We would like to give it to a family researcher. 

If that is YOU, contact us for the donation.

 

Wrap Up Book Sale Wednesday

We will still have the book sale display open on Wednesday. 

Please stop by and grab some good bargains. 

See you there!!

 

More Memorial Weekend Photos

Barbara George brought in more books

Wanda and Jenny--Support Staff

Barbara Hutchinson--Our Book Organizer

 

Super Memorial Weekend Sale/Open House

GSMC has a great 2-day book sale this weekend; 

made some good money and made a lot of good visitor contacts

Book Sale Setup

Kim and Ron and Sign

Kim's granddaughter Danielle, 

our outstanding sales associate

 

More then One D-Day 80-Years Ago

During all the hoopla soon about the 80-year anniversary of Normandy, 

and all our ancestors and relatives who fought there, 

let's not forget that 9-days later in the Pacific theater another huge invasion force of 

Navy, Army, and Marine Americans invaded Saipan in the Marianas. 

That victory enabled B-29 bombers to destroy Japan and make an invasion there redundant.

 

Memory Lane: Were You There?

This holiday photo was taken during the pitch-in when we were still at Crown Hill. 

Notice how cramped we were in the basement of the Waiting Station.

 

Bicycle Paths 1900

Everything old is new again! 

If you think the current fad for city bike paths is a new invention,

check out this map from 1900. 

Picture your grandparents pedaling along on a nice Sunday outing.

 

IAAGG Features Greenlawn Cemetery

 Duane Perry has some great information 

on African American burials in Indy's Greenlawn Cemetery

[Virtual; visit the IAAGG website]

Mirror Indy Greenlawn Article

 

If you haven't already seen it, here is Mirror Indy's story, which we have been working with them on since January: https://mirrorindy.org/greenlawn-cemetery-keystone-eleven-park-indianapolis/

[I want to thank everyone who contributed their time 

to the article and for helping uncover these amazing 

stories about the founding of our city. Thank you! Kyle Bloyd]

Coffee And Conversation Wednesday

,,,and that conversation is genealogy, of course. 

Come on down between 11 and 3 and tell us a bit about your family history.

We will understand your problems, for instance.

See you tomorrow!

 9370 E. Washington Street, in our Memorial Park Library

Great Donation From IHS

Last Friday we received a nice materials donation from the Indiana Historical Society. 

We will be processing these into our library collection on Wednesday. 

If you are a librarian type, come on down and 

we will generously allow you to get in on this this task.

Hey, we're just those kind of folks!

 

Archives Update--Concrete!

This past Friday the Archives site was showing some poured concrete pillars.

Evidently site prep is winding down 

and the actual building is starting to go up.

We're going to hold off on scheduling tours, 

because you just never know, do ya? 

 

Virtual Visit At The State Archives Saturday

 Saturday, May 11

Researching With the IARA  

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Hybrid - Online and In-person GSMC Library, 

9370 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229

Jamie Webb, Director of Special Projects, 

will discuss 

"Researching with the Indiana Archives and Records Administration".

 

Free- Advance Registration Required for Online meeting at:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwucu6qqDwtHNePmfgQ3RCHc-Rn17Sjn3Nt

 

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining this meeting.

 No advance registration for in-person attendees at 9370 E Washington St, Indianapolis, Indiana required. Eastern Time zo

Society Begins Indexing of 1871 Enumeration

State law in the late 1800's said each school district in the state 

had to count prospective parents and children every year. 

We have scanned lists of Indianapolis Public Schools 

from 1871 through 1888, with only 1888 being indexed. 

We are now starting to index the 178 pages of 1871. 

We are seeking volunteers to work on this project during our Wednesday library days. 

Give us a call or email or just drop by. 

This will be a valuable family resource. Thanks.

 

Indianapolis War of 1812 Blockhouse?

This reference to a military blockhouse in the Indianapolis area is a new one on us.

It's in Isaac Richardson's 1812 pension file on Fold3. 

Does anyone have any additional details about this?

 

Outstanding Plat Map Donation

Marion County Historian (and GSMC Director) Steve Barnett with Sue Barnett

delivered this ca1890 Marion County Plat Map to our library Wednesday.

The map was a gift of Doris King of the American Village Lincoln Lodge #237.

She wanted Steve to find it a good home--and here we are!

Thanks to Steve and Doris for this great resource.

Researchers are invited to come in a take a look.

 

GSMC Table At IGS Conference

GSMC Librarian Ron Darrah staffed the society PR table 

at the Indiana Genealogical Society

Conference in Fort Wayne April 19 and 20. 

Lot's of good genealogy dialogue both days.