Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! We need 10ccs of new stories to the podcast stat! On the newest episode of Unbound, Casey and Regan are stepping into the lab to uncover medical history stories. First, Casey looks at the standardization of the pharmacy field in Indiana. Then, Regan recounts the stories of several of Indiana’s first female doctors. Registering Pharmacists: Indiana's Registered Pharmacist Records at the Indiana State ArchivesFurther Information:W.K. Stewart Co., American Shoe Rebuilders Inc., Hook's Drugs, Washington Street, 1928 (Bass #207484F)Drugstore InteriorIndiana Medical History Quarterly, Volume 5Department for Women at the Central State HospitalSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! On this episode of Unbound, Casey and Regan are headed to New Harmony, IN. Site of not one, but two attempts at a utopian society. First Casey looks at the story of a theatre troupe which performed on a floating stage down the Wabash River to New Orleans but had its home in New Harmony. The Regan reviews the history of New Harmony and its worldwide influence.The Wizard of the Great North: John Banvard and His Floating TheatersFurther Information:Manuscript MapGeorge RappRobert OwenNew Harmony, DrawingSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! 2026 marks the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America and on this episode of Unbound, Casey and Regan are looking back to the early days of the newly minted Territory and then State of Indiana. First, Regan looks at the life of Charles Grier and the African American community that grew in and around Gibson County. Then, Casey looks at the changes to the judicial system in the transition from the Northwest Territory to the Indiana Territory.200 Years of Freedom: Charles Grier and the History of African American Settlement in Gibson County, IndianaFurther Information:Lyle Station SchoolMouth of Fox RiverN.W. Territory MapIndiana Legislature First Meeting SpaceSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Welcome! Casey and Regan are back for Season 6 of Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories. For the season premiere Casey and Regan are going back to Tinseltown to follow the stories of two very famous Hoosiers. First Regan looks at the life of James Dean, notorious Hollywood potentially not-so-bad boy, through the eyes of his hometown. Then Casey recounts Michael Jackson’s rise to fame, highlighting the highs and lows of his incredible life and career. Once again thank you for joining us for Season 6 of Unbound! James Dean's Indiana: The Stage along Sand PikeA Hoosier Thriller: Gary, Indiana's Michael JacksonFurther Information:Martin Landau and James Dean Collection, 1953-1956Portrait of James Dean from an original photographJames Dean Collection, ca. 1947-1954, 1989Superstar Michael JacksonNurse Safe Sexx and Michael JacksonSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! On the Season 5 finale of Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories, Casey and Regan are looking at Hoosier perspectives during the Vietnam War. Regan looks to the homefront, recounting the protests and peace efforts led by Hoosiers at local, state, and federal levels. Casey then recounts the story of Hoosier Dick Wolfe, as told through letters by him and his family about what he experienced in Vietnam before he ultimately gave his life for his fellow countrymen. "Hoosier Voices From Vietnam" will be open through January 23, 2027 at the Indiana Historical Society.Further Information:Remembering Indiana Soldier Dick WolfeVietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975Peace RallyHoosiers For PeaceJoseph Irwin MillerSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! On this episode of Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories, we are looking at the stories of people who chose to make Indiana their home. First, Regan looks at the history of Muslim immigrants in Indiana as far back as World War I and how they created flourishing communities in Indiana. Then, Casey revisits the tribulations Mexican immigrants faced as they were forced to repatriate from Northwest Indiana in the 1930s.Repatriation: Forced Exodus From the Calumet RegionFurther Information:Islam in Michigan City: Past and PresentBy the Train Loads: Mexican Repatriation Movement in the Midwest, Part 1By the Train Loads: Mexican Repatriation Movement in the Midwest, Part 2Support the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! On the newest episode of Unbound, Casey and Regan are on the case. First Regan follows the story of a renowned crime reporter from Indiana, John Bartlow Martin . Then Casey follows the trail of Herman “Baron” Lamm, who employed his famous bank robbery method throughout Indiana.  Further Information:Indiana: An Interpretation by John Bartlow MartinDowntown ClintonIndiana State PrisonJohn A. Cejnar CollectionHerman "Baron" Lamm: The Father of Modern Bank RobberySupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Last week, Casey told you the story of Arnold F. Habig and Kimball International. This week Regan tells us all about the rise and fall of L. Strauss & Co. A major department store which had locations throughout the Indianapolis area for over a century.  Further Information:L. Strauss & Co.,  Griffith Block, 1905L. Strauss & Co., 1914L. Strauss & Co., 1921Washington Street: Lerner Shops, L. Strauss & Co., L.S. Ayres and Company, 1959Children's Barber Shop and Playground, L.S. Strauss & Co., Indianapolis, IndianaState Senator Welsh at Strauss, 1950sSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! The stories for this episode of Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories were too big to fit in just one episode, so we decided to split it into two parts! In the first part, Casey dives into the history of Arnold F. Habig and the Kimball International Company. Learn how Habig turned around the piano company on death’s door. Then keep an eye out next week for part 2! Further Information:Arnold F. Habig and Kimball International Collection ca. 1902, 1950-2012Kimball Company Products, 1970sArnold Habig at a Kimball PianoJasper Workers Learn Piano ConstructionKimmunicator, October 1997Support the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Dive down the true crime rabbit hole with Amy, Regan, and archivist Matt Holdzkom as they discuss the Pistol Packin’ Preacher and other historic Indiana murders.  Further Information:Pistol Packin’ Pastor: Part 1Pistol Packin’ Pastor: Part 2Rudolf E. Strenss CollectionDavid Curtis Stephenson CollectionBelle GunnessSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! On this episode of Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories, Casey and Regan are putting on their deerstalker caps and grabbing bubble pipes for two unsolved Hoosier mysteries. First, Regan tells us about the ghosts that may or may not reside in the Indiana State Library. Then, Casey recounts the story of a plane crash that took place in Northwest Indiana.  Further Information:Indiana State LibraryPorter County MapSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! On the newest episode of Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories, Casey and Regan dive into the world of emergency services. First, Casey looks at a report done by WTLC from 1987 detailing the annual medical technician competition. Then, Regan tells the story of Michella Widger, a firefighter from Terre Haute, who has dedicated her life to serving her country and her community.  Further Information:Michella Widger's Oral HistoryWTLC, Like It Is, TranscriptWTLC, Like It Is, RecordingSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Welcome back for a fun new episode of Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories. In this episode Casey and Regan look at Indiana's agricultural history, first Casey looks at farming culture in the 1800s through the life of William Henry Harrison Medsker of Hendricks County. Then, Regan explores modern day farming history, examining the rise of big agriculture in the 1970s and beyond. Further Information:Threshing Scene at Harrison Nelson FarmExplosion of a Steam Boiler at the Indiana State Fair1st Prize Agricultural Products, 1935 Indiana State FairJohn Deere Tractor in the FieldSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Casey and Regan are “back” for a brand-new story-filled season of Unbound. We enter this season with the story of two Hoosier Navy Veterans who served in World War II. The first story is from James E. O’Donnell, who served on the U.S.S. Indianapolis and survived the tragedy that followed. Then we look at the letters from Jack Patterson, which chronicle his time before enlisting, to his time in the Pacific Theater, to his discharge from the military. Further Information:James E. O'Donnell DI JourneyOil Soaked Two Dollar BillTelegram to Mary O’Donnell U.S.S. Indianapolis LetterU.S.S. Indianapolis PhotoSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Where in the world are Casey and Regan, and where is Season 5? Regan gives us an update on Season 5, and shares a glimpse of what's to come later this fall in all-new episodes of Unbound. Stay tuned for more!Support the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! In this Season 4 bonus, catch back up with Regan and Amy as they fall down another research rabbit hole! They will be back in full form in Season 5! Be on the lookout for our season premiere in August, in the meantime revisit some of your favorite episodes! Support the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Surrealism, cubism, realism, we are talking about art on this season finale of Unbound. First, Casey takes us on a trip to discuss the postcard artist Cobb Shinn. Then Regan whisks us all around the world, recounting the whirlwind career of Amalia Kussner. Thank you for joining us this season. We loved making it for you and are excited to come back for Season 5 this August. In the meantime, revisit your favorite stories, keep an eye out for a fun teaser from our friends at Down the Rabbit Hole, and we will see you soon. A Sharp Mind And A Cleverer Pen: Indianapolis Postcard Designer Cobb ShinnAmalia Kussner: High Priestess of the Daintiest of the ArtsFurther Information:Jay Small Postcard CollectionHoliday Greetings from IndianapolisSoldiers and Sailors MonumentThe Miniature Painter RevealedSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Make your way to the dance floor and bust a move, cut a rug, or boogie down on this all-new episode of Unbound! Casey takes us back to Northwest Indiana, we are hitting the “spring cushion” dance floor at Madura's Danceland in Hammond, IN. Then we travel back down to Indy, and head up to the Indiana Roof Ballroom with Regan for an epic battle of the bands. Madura's Danceland: Indiana's Legendary BallroomThe Israelites, The Egyptians, and "Plain Chicken-shit": The 1934 Biblical Battle of the Bands at the Indiana Roof BallroomFurther Information:Madura's DancelandIndiana Roof BallroomSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Secure loose articles, lower your lap bar, and please keep your hands and legs inside the vehicle at all times on this thrill ride episode of Unbound. With the weather getting nice Casey and Regan are diving into summertime fun. First Regan tells us about the history of Lassen’s Resort in Cedar Lake, IN. Then Casey rides the roller coaster that is the story of the first amusement parks in Indianapolis.  Worlds of Wonder, Amusement Parks in Indianapolis Further Information:Lassen's HotelSwimmers at Lassen's ResortLassen's Resort BallroomRiverside Amusement Park"Shoot the Chutes" Waterslide at Wonderland Amusement Park in IndianapolisWhite City Streetcar Line Outside White City Amusement ParkSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! On the newest episode of Unbound, Casey and Regan are getting in touch with nature by looking at the stories of the unlikely formation of two of Indiana’s State Parks, Spring Mill State Park and Shades State Park. George Donaldson Spring Mill's Eccentric NaturalistFurther Information:Donaldson Cave, Spring Mill State Park, Mitchell, IndianaSpring Mill State Park MapShades of Death State ParkIndian Trail Shades of DeathElinor and Mary Canoeing at "The Shades" [Shades State Park]Support the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! What’s the password? It’s ok Casey and Regan don’t know either, but they are diving into the world of some of the secret societies that have existed in Indiana. First, Regan looking into the fraternal order, The Knights of Pythias. Then, Casey looks into the extensive history and spread the Ku Klux Klan had in Indiana in the early 20th Century. Knights of Pythias, Eureka Lodge No. 20 Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana, 1908-1922  Further Information: Jack L. New CollectionKu Klux Klan, Wayne County, RecordsCheck out our exhibit RESIST!Support the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! In this literary episode of Unbound, Regan and Casey are doing something they’ve never done before, have a guest host! Welcome to the podcast Jess Baloun, former preliminary editor of Unbound and now host of Unboxed a new YouTube Series from Indiana Historical Society. First, Jess tells about the life of Kurt Vonnegut from the point of view of his biographer’s wife. Then, Regan dives into the life and fame of Pulitzter winner Ernie Pyle.  The Biographer's Wife: My Life with Kurt VonnegutFurther Information:Kurt Vonnegut, 1940Kurt Vonnegut Jr, with student group, Shortridge High SchoolKurt Vonnegut, Jr.Pyle Residence near DanaErnie Pyle with Bomber CrewBanner for "The Story of G.I. Joe" Over Pennsylvania StreetCheck out UnBoxed on the Indiana Historical Society YouTube Page.Support the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! On this Paul filled episode of Unbound, Casey and Regan explore the world of Indiana symbolism. First, Regan goes into the history of the Indiana state flag designed by Paul Hadley. Then, Casey talks about the once incredibly popular state song “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away” by Paul Dresser. Paul Hadley: Artist and Designer of the Indiana State FlagPlay It Again, PaulFurther Information:Paul Hadley BiographyAutographed Photo of Paul DresserCover of "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away"Support the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! In this episode of Unbound, we are talking cold hard cash. First, Regan tells us the story of master counterfeiter Peter McCartney, who distributed forged bank notes during the Civil War. Then, Casey regales us with the story of a bank crash that occurred in 1884, which uncovered the stories of many families in Daviess County. King of The Coney Men, Master Counterfeiter: Peter McCartneyBank Crash: Legal Papers Gathered in Wake of Bank Failure Tell Stories of Elisha and Martha Hyatt Family and Neighbors in Daviess County, 1885-1896Further Information:Counterfeiter:Indiana State PrisonGlenn's Block on Washington, Circa 1862Federal Building, 1905Bank Crash:Richard Hyatt PapersDaviess County ImagesSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Get into the swing of this new season with two new and exciting stories, first we go back to the racetrack with Betty Cadou. The first woman ever to be allowed in the pits and garages at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Then we take you out to the ball game with the story of Cliff Robinson the official batboy for the Indianapolis Clowns. A Woman at the Brickyard: Betty Cadou and the Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayThe Batboy: Cliff Robinson and Indiana SportsFurther Information:Indianapolis Clown Team and BusIndianapolis Clown TeamOscar CharlestonCrispus Attucks High SchoolSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! We are off to the races on this season finale of Unbound! First, Casey explores the rich history of African American racers and the Colored Speedway Association. Then, Regan recounts the story of the races that took place in the air at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Balloons Over IndianapolisFurther Information:Colored Speedway Association OfficialsSumner "Red" OliverOfficials, Drivers, and Mechanics at the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes RaceBalloon Race, 1909National Championship Balloon Race, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 1910Carl G. FisherSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! This episode Casey and Regan are on the lam exploring the histories of prisons and prison reform in Indiana. Regan begins by telling us the story of two prison reformers Rhoda Coffin and Sarah J. Smith who helped to found the first women's prison in Indiana; which spurs a conversation into the complexities of historical figures. Casey dives into the fascinating history of the Indiana Boys' School a prison for boys ages 8 - 21 which operated in Indiana between 1867 and 2005. Rhoda Coffin and the Darker Side of Prison ReformThe Indiana Boys' SchoolFurther Information:Indiana Women's Prison, 1914Indiana Women's Prison CellIndiana Women's Prison KitchenIndiana Boys SchoolIndiana Boys School RoomHospital at the Indiana Boys School, Plainfield, IndianaOfficers and Ladies, Indiana Boys School, Plainfield 1932Support the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Casey and Regan dive into the rich world of Indiana's Syrian immigrant communities. First, Casey looks at the immigrant community that existed in Indianapolis in the early 1900s, through the lens of a local celebrity, Ramanos the Fencer. Then, Regan tells about the largest Syrian community outside of New York located in Fort Wayne, and how they made their homes there.Ramanos the FencerLargest Syrian Colony Outside New YorkFurther Information:Nicholas ShaheenSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Have you ever looked at a photograph and wondered what, where, or who you were looking at in the image? Join Regan, Amy, and Director of Access and Preservation, Susan Sutton, as they talk about falling down the rabbit hole and discuss the tips and tricks they’ve used to provide a better description or answer questions about photographs. Further Information:Sea Scouts BoatU.S. Rubber Self Sealing Fuel Tank LinerIndiana University Nurses having TeaSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Trigger Warning: Death, War, Gun Violence. This week Casey and Regan look at Hoosiers’ experiences with war abroad. First, Casey takes you behind the Iron Curtain, in Cold War Russia, with the story of an US Diplomat from Indiana. Then through their letters home, Regan shares the stories of three young Hoosiers who gave their lives for their country in the Korean War. Tales of a Wandering Diplomat: A Hoosier Behind the Iron Curtain"It's Hard to Write with Mittens On": Hoosier Letters from the Korean WarFurther Information:Examples of Korean War LettersMilitary Car and LandscapeKorean War SceneThree SoldiersCold War Collections ItemsSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Casey and Regan are running away with the circus in this episode of Unbound. First, Casey looks at how the Women's Franchise League of Indiana utilized a circus and their elephants in their fight to gain the right to vote. Then Regan tells us the story of Buckskin Ben Stalker, an Indiana man who traveled the country with the "Biggest Little Wild West Show on Earth".Balloons, Elephants and Lawyers, OH MY!The Biggest Little Wild West Show on Earth: Buckskin Ben Stalker and FamilyFurther Information:Pinto the ElephantCircus returning to PeruBuckskin Ben ShowSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Join Casey and Regan on a journey through some Indiana architecture. First Regan explores the life of architect and visionary Avriel Shull. Then Casey looks into the story of our very own building, Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. Live Furiously: The Design Life of Avriel Shull A Living Room for Indiana: The New Indiana Historical Society HeadquartersFurther Information:Avriel Shull Finding AidSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Have you read a book written by a ghost, attended a seance (or wanted to), had your palm read? Join Regan, Amy, and Director of Collections Management, Maire Gurevitz, as they discuss some rabbit holes they’ve encountered related to Spiritualism in the IHS collections.Further Information:Psychopathy, or, Spiritual HealingValentine Nicholson CollectionValentine and Elizabeth NicholsonValentine Nicholson, Spirit PhotographyNellie Meier with her catActor Leslie Howard Having His Palm Read by Nellie Meier  Support the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! This week on Unbound, Casey and Regan are going off the beaten path with this week’s episode. First, Regan explores the history of Indiana’s first brewers in New Harmony, IN. Casey will then tell you about the rise and fall of the Auburn Rubber Company whose toy empire stretched all over the country. Indiana's First Brewers: The Germans at New HarmonyToys and Treasures: The Auburn Rubber CompanyFurther Information: Robert OwenMap of New HarmonyGeorge RappSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! This week Casey and Regan dive into the stories of two trailblazing women from Indiana. First, Regan looks at the life of pioneer lumberwoman Helen Pike Utter who took over her father’s lumber company and grew it into an empire. Then, Casey explores the career of Valeska Suratt, an alluring vamp and self-proclaimed marginally talented performer. Helen Pike Utter: Indiana's Pioneer LumberwomanValeska Suratt: Indiana Vamp of the Stage and ScreenSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Welcome back for Season 3 of Unbound! We are excited to be back and to be bringing you brand new stories. This season will also be including new special episodes called, Unbound: Down the Rabbit Hole  where members of our collections staff share times where they have fallen down the research rabbit hole.On this season premiere of Unbound, Casey and Regan explore science in Indiana. First exploring the life of Dr. Albert Beardsley and the building of Ruthmere. Then, Casey looks into the life and career of Hoosier hero Gus Grissom. Further Information:Virgil I. "Gus" GrissomGus Grissom and Neil Armstrong FootageGrissom and Young Gemini MissionSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Casey and Regan close out Season 2 on a high note by discussing the lives and careers of two Indiana musicians. First, we will discuss pianist and teacher Bertha Jasper Mehrlich. Then we will close out the season with music and film legend Phil Harris.  Further Information:Phil HarrisPhil Harris with friendsPhil Harris 1984Recital for Two PianosCo-Operative Piano Teacher's AssociationScrapbook PageMetropolitan School of Music, Sixty-first Pupils' RecitalSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! On this Independence Day, Casey and Regan look at some other celebrations that occur throughout Indiana. First looking at a celebration of Mexican Independence Day called Fiestas Patrias which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year in Northwest Indiana. Then Regan tells us about the Indiana Black Expo which is an annual conference held in Indianapolis.  Further Information:Crowd at the Indiana Black ExpoCrowd at Black Expo, 1971Indiana Black Expo Planning CommitteeFiestas Patrias Parade FloatMaria del Refugio Ramirez de Godinez, Fiestas Patrias QueenEl Amigo del Hogar, Vol. II No. 59, August 21, 1927Support the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Join Casey and Regan as they explore two forms of protesting in Indiana. First we will look at Eugene V. Debs rail road union leader, and then we will look at the East Chicago Washington High School walk out.Further Information:Signed Debs PhotoDebs for President PosterFree Debs BoothSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Happy Pride Month from the Indiana Historical Society. This week we are delving into LGBTQ history in Indiana. Casey and Regan explore the stories of two queer Hoosiers, veteran Gerri Daniels and the Indianapolis icon from the 1980s Kenn E King. You might know him better as Nurse Safe Sexx. We want to thank Gerri and Kenn for telling their stories and allowing us at the Indiana Historical Society to tell them.  The Indiana Historical Society is always collecting Indiana history and stories. If you have a story that you think would fit within our LGBTQ collecting initiative, please email us at [email protected]. Further Information:Gerri Daniels Oral History Collection Gerri Daniels Oral History ClipNurse Safe Sexx Poster ImageNurse Safe Sexx Gone With the Wind Comic Nurse Safe Sexx Prince ComicNurse Safe Sexx Buddy Support ProgramMark A Lee LGBTQ Collection GuideSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! We’ve got civics on the brain today; Casey and Regan look at the long history of women practicing law and their fight for the right to practice law in Indiana. Then we look at Harry Truman’s famous whistle-stop campaign, which helped him win the presidency in a race he was predicted to lose.  A Century of Change: Indiana's Women LawyersFighting Chance: Harry Truman's Midwestern Whistlestop - CampaignFurther Information:Harriette Bailey Conn Law Student, Sherri Hayes Mahala Ashley Dickerson, second African American woman admitted to the Indiana bar Truman on the trainCrowd for the whistle-stop campaignSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! ALL ABOARD! Casey and Regan explore the story of the expansive interurban network that ran all through Indiana and beyond. Then they will examine a streetcar system which connected Terre Haute and became a source of recreation for those in the community. Trials and Tribulations: The Interurban in Indiana I Remember When: Riding the Rails in Terre Haute Further Information: Image of the South ShoreCollage of Interurban LinesConstruction of Interurban CarsTraction Terminal BuildingUnion Traction Co. Freight HouseIndiana Railway Co. and MotormenElectric streetcar, Terre HauteSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! The afterlife is explored in this death-defying episode of Unbound, Casey and Regan dive into the story of May Wright Sewall. A famous spiritualist from Indiana who wrote the book on spiritualism and how she used it to speak with her husband who had passed. Then we will look into the evolution of cemeteries to public green spaces. An Elegant Vision: Indiana’s Landscape Architecture “The Last Enemy is Destroyed” May Wright Sewall and Spiritualism Further Information: May Wright SewallBooth TarkingtonRiverside ParkCrown Hill CemeteryGarfield ParkBrookside ParkOldfieldsLandon WeddingSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! I hope you’re hungry! In this episode, Regan and Casey are serving up two stories detailing some of Indiana’s food traditions. For the main course we are heading down to Vincennes for a steaming hot bowl of their famous Fricassee, better get it while they’ve got it. Then get ready for a delicious desert of an American classic, donuts. The simple dough rings have a long and interesting history that we will explore together.  Vincennes Fricassee: Church Fare of Indiana’s Creole Colony Producing Desire: The Heritage of Doughnut Shops Further Information:St. Xavier Cathedral and Library  Collage of Photos of Vincennes, Indiana  Service Men Eating DonutsSalvation Army Serving DonutsRoselyn BakerySupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Welcome back to Season 2 of Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories! Regan and I are excited to be back in the studio. In our kickoff of the season, we will be looking into some of the hobbies that Hoosiers have had throughout our state’s history. Dive into our complicated history with gambling and our less complicated history with quilting.  Twist the Tiger's Tail: Casino Gambling in the Springs Valley and the State of Indiana Marie Webster: Marion's Master Quilter Further Reading and Images: Marie Webster Quilting In Indiana Thomas Taggart French Lick Springs Hotel  West Baden Springs Hotel Gambling Paul McNutt Support the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! In the season finale, Casey and Regan take on the bright lights of Hollywood. Recounting the memories of “The King’s” last concert which took place in Indianapolis and what that legacy has meant to those who were in attendance. Then we examine the life and career of Anne Baxter star of stage and screen who was from Northwest Indiana. Check back at the end of March for the season 2 premiere of Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories.All About Anne: The Acting Career of Anne Baxter by David L. SmithThe King's Last Concert: Elvis Presley in Indianapolis by Rita Rose Pieces in our collection:Photo from "All About Eve"Elvis movie adSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Today, Casey and Beth talk about lost neighborhood spaces in Indianapolis. We look at the impact that building the interstate had on community groups. Specifically, how communities continue after their physical home spaces are disrupted.  Everyday People: A Neighborhood of Saturdays  by Wilma L. MooreThe Lost Barrio of Indianapolis  by Nicole Martinez-LeGrandFurther Reading:Mexican Restaurant Titans of Indianapolis: Acapulco Joe’s & El Sol de Tala by Nicole Martinez-LeGrandSupport the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Casey sits down with Beth Brandon to talk about different immigrant experiences. We look into Moy Key a Chinese immigrant whose work in Indianapolis garnered the attention of Chinese royalty.  Then we dig into a fairly well-known community staple Shapiro’s Delicatessen and how this family business got its start and how it has stuck around through the years. The Hoosier Mandarin Moy Kee, The “Mayor” Of Indianapolis’s Chinatown“Cook Good, Serve Generously, Price Modestly": The Shapiro's StoryShapiro's Images:https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/p16797coll53/id/4657/rec/4https://cdm16797.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16797coll53/id/2966Support the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! Guest Host Beth Brandon joins Casey in the studio to chat about advancements in the kitchen. Looking into Practical Housekeeping: a Careful Compilation of Tried and Approved Recipes a book published in the 1800s which gave not only recipes but life advice to those who purchased the book. Then we look into the technological advancement that was the Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet which helped to shorten the time women spent in the kitchen. The Homemaker’s Friend: https://bit.ly/48QXAdM  Practical Housekeeping: a Careful Compilation of Tried and Approved Recipes: https://bit.ly/47BXRAm Hoosier Cabinet: https://bit.ly/48GQxVi https://bit.ly/3vzXrgD  Support the show

Have Comments, Questions, or Anecdotes? Send 'em our way we'd love to hear them! This episode explores the stories of Frank Dudley and Alice Gray/Diana of the Dunes, two activists and artists who made the Indiana Dunes their homes. Casey and Regan sit down to discuss these mythic Northwest Indiana figures. Child of the Northwest WindFrank V. Dudley Artist and Activist for the Indiana DunesAlice Gray:https://bit.ly/alicegraygraveFrank V. Dudley:https://bit.ly/frankdudleypaintinghttps://bit.ly/48B9w3whttps://bit.ly/41Gk9j8https://bit.ly/3REDVXBThe Prairie Club:https://bit.ly/3vh6QJUSupport the show