Collection, 1923.

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Collection, 1923.

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A carbon typescript, 1923, of an unpublished article by Meredith Nicholson entitled "Woodruff Place Days," and a photograph of a group of travelers in front of the Sphinx in Egypt, including William Fortune, J.K. Lilly, and the donor's father. Nicholson's article centers on his association with William Fortune in their early days in Indianapolis. Topics include newspaper work, social life in Woodruff Place, Mrs. Fortune, and William Fortune's early biography.

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Einsel, Grace DeLong.

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Fortune, William, 1863-1942

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Indianapolis businessman, civic leader, and journalist. Fortune organized the Indianapolis Commercial Club with Col. Eli Lilly, and was a director of Eli Lilly and Company, 1916-1927. Fortune's civic and philanthropic activities included the local and national Red Cross, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Peace Society, memorial committees for Nancy Hanks Lincoln and George Rogers Clark, and the donation of land for an Indianapolis V.A. Hospital. From the description of Paper...

Nicholson, Meredith, 1866-1947

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Nicholson was an Indiana author; he served as the U.S. Envoy to Paraguay, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. From the description of [Letter] 1912 May 23, University Club, Indianapolis [to] William Wallace / Meredith Nicholson. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 300034819 Nicholson was born in Crawfordsville, Ind. and lived in Indianapolis. An author, diplomat, and lecturer, he was active in Democratic politics; served as minister to Paraguay, Venezuela, and Nicaragua; and publish...