Indiana Women's History Association 

Indiana Women's History Association, Inc.

Upcoming Events

In the Know Get caught up in what's happening at the Indiana Women's History Association! This is what we will be planning in the coming months. Check back often; this page will be updated regularly.

June 2005

Annual Membership Meeting
Saturday, June 18, 2005
10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Indiana Historical Society
450 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis
Classroom on Canal Level

FEATURING GUEST SPEAKER PEGGY SEIGEL on WINNING the VOTE in FT. WAYNE, INDIANA:
the Long Journey in a Conservative Midwest City

Box Lunch available ($15, ham, turkey, veggie)
Send check with reservation and lunch preference to:

Indiana Women's History Association
PO Box 1885
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1885

Deadline for box lunch reservation is June 3rd.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE ANNUAL MEETING

10:30 AM

11:30 AM 12:30 PM: Break for lunch

1:00 PM: Guest Speaker Peggy Seigel

2:00 PM: Wrap Up

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Nominate a Notable Woman for the Indiana Women's History Trail!

The Indiana Women's History Trail is a collaborative project of the Indiana Women's History Association, the Indiana Commission for Women, the Division of Historic Preservation & Archeology, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana State Library. It is hoped that each of Indiana's 92 counties will be represented in the nominations of notable Indiana women at www.in.gov/history. Go to the web site to nominate your favorite Hoosier heroines.

May 2005

In honor of Preservation Month 2005, the Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology is sponsoring a photo contest. The entry form is available on the Division website.

My Favorite Historic Place Photo Contest Guidelines:

Images become the property of the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Photographs will be judged by a panel consisting of representatives from the Department of Natural Resources and other preservationists. Submissions will be judged in 2 categories-12 and under and age 13 and above. Winning photos will be displayed in the State House Rotunda during May. Prizes may include a complimentary registration to Indiana's annual preservation conference (Oct. 20-22, 2005 in Lafayette), gift certificates to regional restaurants in historic districts, a 1-year membership to the Indiana State Museum and state fair tickets. Winning images will be printed in Preserving Indiana (the DHPA's newsletter) and other submittals will be placed on the Division's website.

Submit entries to:

My Favorite Historic Place Photo Contest
Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology
402 W. Washington St., Rm. W274
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739

If you have questions, contact Amy Walker at (317) 232-1646.

April 2005

ALL ABOARD

For another Cultural & Heritage Experience, Saturday, April 30th, 2005, in Corydon, Indiana.

* The State's first Capital est.1816 before removing to Indianapolis in 1825

* Indiana's earliest African American Settlement named after the Mitchums who settled in Corydon /Harrison County 1814

* Located 25 miles West from Louisville KY

* Enjoy Lunch at the Leora Brown Colored School est. 1891

* One Woman Play: Bound for Freedom, The Saga of Polly Strong

Written by Gwen Crenshaw starring , Eleanor Govindajaroo. Polly Strong, a woman of color in 1820 Vincennes, takes her owner to court for her freedom. The case was heard before the Supreme Court located in Corydon. (50minutes + Q&A)

* Guided Historic Walking Tour - Downtown Corydon - Trolley Ride provided for Guest with restricted walking

* Morning Snack provided

* Door Prizes & Trivia Games

* Luxury Motor coach for comfort

* Cost $59.00 person

Board at Glendale Mall 7:30 am Depart 8:00am (Reminder: Corydon 1 hour ahead )

Arrival time 6:30 PM, deadline March 28th, 2005

Make Your Reservation by sending your payment payable to :

X-pression
1075 Broad Ripple Ave.# 165
Indianapolis IN 46220

All major credit cards accepted. For additional information call (317) 264-1866 or e-mail donnastokes-lucas@juno.com.

View and print reservation form.


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On Wednesday, April 6th, the National Park Service's Network to Freedom Program's staff will be meeting in Indianapolis next week. In honor of their visit, and to celebrate the work being done at the Levi and Catharine Coffin house, there will be an evening reception.

The reception will start at 7:00 pm at the Levi and Catharine Coffin House located at 113 U.S. 27 North Fountain City, IN 47341. Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP to Jeannie Regan-Dinius at jrdinius@dnr.in.gov or (317) 232-1646 by Tuesday, April 5th.

March 2005

The Underground Railroad: Myths and Realities Series presents Fergus M. Bordewich author of Bound For Canaan: The Underground Railroad and the War for the Soul of America a presentation and book signing March 28, 2005, 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. in the Indiana Authors Room, 206 Indiana State Library and Historical Building, 140 North Senate Avenue.

Sponsors:
Indiana Historical Bureau
Indiana State Library
Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Dona Stokes-Lucas, X-PRESSION Books
Indiana Freedom Trails

For more information, call Paula Bongen at 317-232-2536 or email at pbongen@statelib.lib.in.us.

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The Indiana Women's History Association will be meeting Thursday, March 10 at 5:30 PM in Room W202A, 2nd floor, west side of the Indiana Historical Society. Author/Editor of Traces magazine Ray Boomhower will be speaking on May Wright Sewall at 5:45 PM. Sewall, an Indianapolis Suffragist whose tenure at the national level with Susan B. Anthony, led her onto the international stage working for women and peace around the world. Ray's book But I Do Clamor May Wright Sewall A Life 1844-1920 will the basis for his talk. If you own the book, bring it for Ray to sign. Following the talk and discussion, there will be a short business meeting. The nominating committee is collecting names for prospective seats for the June election. The Indiana Women's History Trail was announced in a news release February 24 and a nomination for historic woman, site or event is now available for downloading at www.in.gov/history.

See you at the meeting, March 10!

November 2004

The C/CURE (Illinois' UGRR research organization) will be hosting "Making the Canada Connection" on Friday, November 19, 2004 at the Newberry Library in Chicago. For registration or more information, contact Diane Banta at 312/863-6287.

October 2004

The Indiana Women's History Association will celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Woman's Rights Association Convention which was held in Indianapolis at the Masonic Hall in October 1854 with cake and tea. Come hear about the Indiana Women's History Trail and special speakers for the March 10 and June 18 meetings! Bring news of your latest projects to share! See you Oct. 23, 10:30 AM at the Indiana Historical Society.

Also on Saturday, October 23rd, the Ivy Tech State College Fall/Spring Speaker series will present producer, legal writer, and activist Patricia G. Barnes and the video For the Sport of It: Female Athletics and Title IX from 3-5 pm in the Ivy Tech Auditorium, North Meridian Center 4th floor. The presentation is free and open to the public, with RSVP's requested. Contact Patricia Russell at 317-921- 4924 or email her at prussell@ivytech.edu for more information. (Sponsored by the General Education Division)

June 2004

On Saturday, June 5th we will have a meeting 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. We have an interesting morning program and a nationally-known Indiana woman, Dee Hartmann, will be our luncheon speaker. We will also nominate and elect the slate of new officers. It's also dues-paying time! We will collect the money from you at the meeting.

IMPORTANT – Food orders must be made before May 27; RSVP's would be appreciated. Respond to: Sarah Hargitt, Secretary at Sarah_Hargitt@bankone.com.We will collect money at the meeting and you may also bring your own lunch or purchase food at the Stardust Café in the history center.

Sandwich and salad choices at $8.50 are:
Smoked turkey on sourdough bread with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese
Baked ham & cheese with lettuce, tomatoes on wheat
Veggie delight on sourdough bread
Chicken salad wrap on tomato tortilla
Roasted turkey wrap w/bacon, sprouts, mushrooms & onions and cheese
Chef's salad (turkey, ham, egg, cheese, cucumber, tomatoes) with ranch dressing.

Club sandwich at $9.25:
Wheat bread with ham, smoked turkey, bacon, cheeses, lettuce and tomatoes.
Sandwiches come with seasonal side salad, chips, cookie, and a soda or water; Chef's salad with cookie and beverage.

April 2004

"A Celebration of Women's History"
at the United States Court House

On Thursday, April 29, 2004, the United States District Court will host "A Celebration of Women's History", to recognize the many contributions that women have made to the law, the courts and the legal community in Indiana. The featured speaker will be the Hon. Betty Barteau, retired judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals and most recently head of the Russian-American Judicial Partnership. This event is sponsored by the Historical Society of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the Women and Law Division of the Indianapolis Bar Association, and the Indiana Women's History Association. It will take place at 2 p.m., in Room 216 of the United States Court House, 46 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Judge Barteau served on the Indiana Court of Appeals from 1991 until 1998 and for fifteen years prior on the Marion Superior Court. She graduated from Indiana University Indianapolis Law School, and holds an LL.M. from the University of Virginia. Since retiring from the appellate bench, Judge Barteau has headed the Russian- American Judicial Partnership, a USAID-sponsored project implementing programs to improve the performance, reputation and skills of the Russian judiciary. Judge Barteau has authored Thirty Years of the Journey of Indiana's Women Judges, 1964-1994, which was published in the Indiana Law Review in 1997.

The Celebration of Women's History is open to the public. For additional information, contact Suzanne Buchko at 317-229-3950 or email her at Suzanne_Buchko@insd.uscourts.gov.

February 2004

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