"While Indiana natives don't like to brag, it's abundantly clear that famous Hoosiers have played prominent roles in our nation's cultural, military, and sports history. Political leaders, entertainers, sports legends, war heroes, inventors, and even notorious criminals - the great nineteenth state has been home to them all. This collection reflects the honor, acclaim, and, sometimes, notoriety garnered by notable Hoosiers. It's a great resource for...

Contains biographical and career profiles of over three hundred men and women who have been important to the history of Indiana; arranged alphabetically by last name.

Lists all Indiana Governors between 1800 and 1978 along with their biographies and protraits.

Discusses the Indiana years--the long interval between early childhood and young manhood, the formative years.

Part of the Indiana Historical Society's commemoration of the nineteenth state's bicentennial, Indiana's 200: The People Who Shaped the Hoosier State recognizes the people who made enduring contributions to indiana in its 200-year history. Written by historians, scholars, biographers, and independent researchers, the biographical essays in this book will enhance the public's knowledge and appreciation of those who made a difference in the lives of...