Records, 1905-

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Records, 1905-

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The collection includes correspondence, minutes, sound recordings, programs, photographs, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, lantern slides, songbooks, and souvenir booklets. The material pertains to the activities of the Indiana Society of Chicago and to its founders, particularly, George Ade.

38 linear ft.

University of Illinois at Chicago Library, UIC

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SNAC Resource ID: 7666852

University of Illinois at Chicago Library, UIC

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Indiana Society of Chicago

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The Indiana Society of Chicago was founded in 1905 by John T. McCutcheon and George Ade as a social organization for Chicagoans transplanted from Indiana. The society placed an early emphasis on literature and the arts, but soon branched out to sponsor educational programs, and hold monthly meetings and social events. It continues to honor outstanding individuals and institutions from Indiana at an annual dinner. The society's philanthropic activities include offering educational scholarships to...

Ade, George, 1866-1944

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Hoosier journalist, humorist, and playwright best known for his Chicago Record column, "Stories of the streets and of the town," which was illustrated by John T. McCutcheon; for his syndicated "Fables in slang;" and for his Broadway plays including The college widow and The county chairman. From the description of George Ade papers, 1871-1970. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 41996200 George Ade was born in Kentland, Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University in 188...