The Encyclopedia of IndianapolisThe Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
"A work of this magnitude and high quality will obviously be indispensable to anyone studying the history of Indianapolis and its region." -- The Journal of American History
"... absorbing and accurate... Although it is a monument to Indianapolis, do not be fooled into thinking this tome is impersonal or boring. It's not. It's about people: interesting people. The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis is as engaging as a biography." -- Arts Indiana
"... comprehensive and detailed... might well become the model for other such efforts." -- Library Journal
With more than 1,600 separate entries and 300 illustrations, The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis is a model of what a modern city encyclopedia should be. From the city's inception through its remarkable transformation into a leading urban center, the history and people of Indianapolis are detailed in factual and intepretive articles on major topics including business, education, religion, social services, politics, ethnicity, sports, and culture.
A chronicle of the city and its experience, in 22 major interpretive essays; 1,600 shorter entries on people, organizations, and events; a timeline of key events in the city's history; and a statistical appendix. Among the essay topics are African-Americans, broadcasting, demography and ethnicity, neighborhoods and communities, religion, sports, visual arts, and women. Includes some 300 wee b&w illustrations. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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- Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©1994.
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