English-Speaking Union of the United States. Indianapolis Branch

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The English-Speaking Union was founded in New York in 1920 to strengthen relations between the U.S. and other English-speaking nations. The Indianapolis branch was founded in 1949 by Charles J. Lynn. He was followed as president by his wife Dorothy B. Lynn and Robert S. Ashby. The branch provides scholarships for British Commonwealth students to attend Indiana University and for Marion County (Ind.) teachers to study at British universities.

From the description of Records, 1922-1991 (bulk 1946-1973). (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 29715906

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Black, Mary V., d. 1993. Collection, 1855-1993 (bulk 1899-1993) Indiana Historical Society Library
creatorOf English-Speaking Union of the United States. Indianapolis Branch. Records, 1922-1991 (bulk 1946-1973). Indiana Historical Society Library
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Relation Name
associatedWith Ashby, Robert S. 1916-1989. person
associatedWith Black, Mary V., d. 1993. person
associatedWith Lynn, Charles J. 1874-1958. person
associatedWith Lynn, Dorothy B. 1902-1989. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Indiana--Indianapolis
Indianapolis (Ind.)
British Commonwealth
Indiana
Great Britain
Subject
British
English language
English language
English language
English-speaking countries
Scholarships
Student exchange programs
Teacher exchange programs
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Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1922

Active 1991

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