The Encyclopedia of IndianapolisDavid J. Bodenhamer, Robert G. Barrows Indiana University Press, 22.11.1994 - 1616 sivua "A work of this magnitude and high quality will obviously be indispensable to anyone studying the history of Indianapolis and its region." -- The Journal of American History "... absorbing and accurate... Although it is a monument to Indianapolis, do not be fooled into thinking this tome is impersonal or boring. It's not. It's about people: interesting people. The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis is as engaging as a biography." -- Arts Indiana "... comprehensive and detailed... might well become the model for other such efforts." -- Library Journal With more than 1,600 separate entries and 300 illustrations, The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis is a model of what a modern city encyclopedia should be. From the city's inception through its remarkable transformation into a leading urban center, the history and people of Indianapolis are detailed in factual and intepretive articles on major topics including business, education, religion, social services, politics, ethnicity, sports, and culture. |
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Economy 61 Education 72 Government 86 Journalism | 94 |
Labor 102 Literature 111 Medicine 121 | 121 |
Neighborhoods and Communities 132 Performing Arts 142 | 142 |
Philanthropy 153 Politics 161 Religion 170 | 170 |
Sports 182 Transportation 189 Urban Environment 199 | 199 |
GENERAL ENTRIES | 231 |
Timeline | 1479 |
Statistical Abstract of Indianapolis and Marion County | 1497 |
Subject Guide | 1557 |
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