(Encyclopedia) Laurent, RobertLaurent, Robertrōbârˈ lôrĕntˈ [key], 1890–1970, American sculptor, b. France. He emigrated to the United States in 1902 and later studied in Rome. Progressing from early…
(Encyclopedia) Hastings, Serranus ClintonHastings, Serranus Clintonsĕrˈənəs [key], 1814–93, American judge, b. Jefferson co., N.Y. He was admitted to the Indiana bar in 1836 and moved to Iowa soon…
(Encyclopedia) Van Devanter, WillisVan Devanter, Willisvăn dēvănˈtər [key], 1859–1941, American jurist, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1910–37), b. Marion, Ind. He practiced law (1881–…
The Question: What does the name "Hoosier" mean? The Answer: The word "Hoosier" has been associated with the state of Indiana and its inhabitants since the 1830s…
PEASE, Edward Allan, a Representative from Indiana; born in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Ind., May 22, 1951; graduated, Gerstmeyer High School, Terre Haute, 1969; B.A., Indiana University,…
HILLIS, Elwood Haynes, a Representative from Indiana; born in Kokomo, Howard County, Ind., March 6, 1926; attended Kokomo public schools; graduated from Culver Military Academy, 1944; B.S.,…
MOORES, Merrill, a Representative from Indiana; born in Indianapolis, Ind., April 21, 1856; attended the public schools, Butler University, Indianapolis, Ind., and Willamette University, Salem…
NOLAND, James Ellsworth, a Representative from Indiana; born in La Grange, Lewis County, Mo., April 22, 1920; A.B., Indiana University, 1942; J.D., Indiana University, 1948; M.B.A., Harvard…
MIERS, Robert Walter, a Representative from Indiana; born near Greensburg, Decatur County, Ind., January 27, 1848; attended the common schools; was graduated from the academic department of…
TAYLOR, Alexander Wilson, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Indiana, Indiana County, Pa., March 22, 1815; pursued classical studies; attended the Indiana Academy and Jefferson…
