Collection, 1910-1995 ; bulk 1980s.

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Collection, 1910-1995 ; bulk 1980s.

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Wilson's personal collection of materials concerning the Indianapolis African American community, individual families, churches, and organizations. Information is included about local poets, musicians, music teachers, artists, teachers and schools, A.M.E. and Baptist churches, Roberts Settlement in Hamilton County, Ind., and the Walker Theatre. Photographs are of individuals, musicians, and churches. Artifacts include a jersey and cap from Will Owens, a National Negro League player, from a ceremony honoring him during an Indianapolis Clowns game. Also included are materials from Wilson's exhibit "The Black Family in Indianapolis: Invisible Sinew."

1 manuscript box, 1 box of photographs, 1 oversize photograph, 2 artifacts.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7531105

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Wilson, Florabelle Williams,

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A native and resident of Indianapolis, Ind., Florabelle Williams Wilson taught in the Indianapolis Public schools before taking a library science degree in 1961. She worked at the Indiana Central University Library (now University of Indianapolis) until her retirement; the last 11 years she served as library director. Wilson remains involved in community service for the library and African American communities, is a world traveller, and has won numerous professional and service awards. ...

Merrifield, Norman L. (Norman Lavelle), 1906-1997

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Montgomery, Wes, 1925-1968

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Wilson, Florabelle Williams, 1927-

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Briggs, Christina

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