Butler University
Dates
- Existence: 1923
Places
- Indianapolis (Ind.) (Residence)
Found in 103 Collections and/or Records:
Fred Offutt Collection
Ken Otterstedt Collection
This collection contains materials pertaining to the Butler Bands and their members, principally during the 1920s and 1930s.
Georgia Ann Pitcher Collection
This collection consists of educational materials related to early childhood development, the focus of Georgia Ann Pitcher in her career as an educator. It also includes personal items.
John E. Potzger collection
Proclamation of “Butler University Alumni Day”, 1968
The collection contains the original proclamation that outlines some of the contributions made by Butler University alumni to the city of Indianapolis and establishes alumni day on October 24th. It is signed by Mayor Richard Lugar. The collection also contains a separate sheet that outlines the alumni associations awards and the criteria for winning the award.
"Queen of My Dreams" musical comedy papers, 1948
Papers from the original production in 1948 of “Butler’s First Musical”, Queen of My Dreams. Files contain a photocopy program, annotated final script, and a photocopy of what is believed to be the initial rough draft of the musical, heavily edited.
Carthon Henley Ressler Collection
This collection includes materials related to the academic career of Carthon Henley Ressler, who graduated from Butler University in 1870.
Bette Richart Collection
This collection includes poetry written or collected by Bette Richart, correspondence, and other materials related to her life and career. Richart was a 1940 graduate of Butler University who experienced significant mobility issues due to a childhood illness. From surgery, Richart regained mobility of one of her arms and became a published poet.
Sally Moore's notes from Betty Gour's dance courses, 1970 - 1974
Notes taken by Butler University Dance student Sally Meeker Moore in classes by Professor of Dance Betty Gour. They are divided into three sections: Novelty Dances, Ethnic Dances, and Spanish Dances; many of the notes include copies of the music the dances were set to.
Ed Shaughnessy Papers
This collection contains materials, such as photographs, notes, correspondence, research files, and more, used by Ed Shaughnessy in his teaching and writing. Ed Shaughnessy was the Edna Cooper Professor of English Literature emeritus at Butler University.