Program collection
circa 1837-1892
Rare Books and Manuscripts Division
Indiana State Library
Inventory completed by: Nikki Schofield, 2013-2014
Box 1:
Oct. 31, 1837Cotillion Party at Mr. Guyger’s Mansion House
Feb. 22, 1838The Scholars Public, Washington Hall, Delphi
June 18, 1838Anniversary of American Independence, Washington Hall, Delphi
Nov. 14, 1838Celebration Ball at Madison Hotel, Madison
Nov. 22, 1838Cotillion Party, Mansion House
Dec. 23, 1840New Year’s Ball, Washington Hall, Logansport
Feb. 1, 1841Military Ball, Carroll Light Infantry, Delphi House
Dec. 12, 1842“Honi Soit Qui Mal-Y-Pense” evening party, Washington Hall
Jan. 25, 1843Funeral Notice for Gen. Hyacinthe Lasselle, Logansport
Sept. 29, 1847Annual Commencement of the University of Indiana
July 4, 1855Grand Soiree at the National Hall, Connersville
Sept. 26, 1855Senior Exhibition, Indiana Asbury University, Indianapolis
Jan. 2, 1856Junior Exhibition, Indiana Asbury University, Indianapolis
May 7, 1856Annual Exhibition of the Periclesian Society, Franklin College,
Franklin
May 31, 1856Sessional Performance of the Philological Society, Indiana Asbury University, Indianapolis
July 4, 1856Indianapolis National Guards Grand Presentation and Promenade Party, Masonic Hall
July 11, 1856Seventeenth Anniversary of the Platonean Society, Indiana Asbury University
July 12, 1856The Sixteenth Anniversary of the Philological Society, Indiana Asbury University
July 15, 1856Graduating Exercises of the Platonean Society, Indiana Asbury University
July 17, 1856Seventeenth Commencement, Indiana Asbury University
Feb. 5, 1857Graduating Exercises of the Law Class, Indiana Asbury University
March 27, 1857Asbury Female Institute Public Performance of the Junior Lyceum
April 6, 1857Fort Wayne College Commencement Exercises
May 7, 1857Installation of Rev. T. M. Cunningham as pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis
May 12, 1857Periclesian Society, Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana
May 29, 1857 Sessional Exhibition of the Platonean Society, Indiana Asbury University
July 10, 1857Seventeenth Anniversary of the Philological Society, Indiana Asbury University
July 11, 1857Eighteenth Anniversary of the Platonean Society, Indiana Asbury University
July 13, 1857Complimentary Supper to Ex-Gov. Jos. A. Wright at the Palmer House (includes regular toasts, menu, and wine list)
Oct. 29, 1857Dedication Ball at Judge Blake’s New Hall,
Frankfort, Indiana
April 1, 1858Annual Performance of the Philosonian Society of Thorntown Academy
April 2, 1858Exhibition of the Excelsorian Society, Thorntown Academy
April 10, 1858Indiana Asbury University, Sophomore Exhibition
July 1, 1858Graduating Exercises of the Senior Class, Indiana Asbury University
July 13, 1858Exhibition of the Thorntown Academy, Thorntown, Indiana
July 14, 1858Twentieth Annual Commencement of Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana
March 28, 1859Sixth Annual Exhibition, Periclesian Society of Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana
March 29, 1859Sixth Annual Exhibition, Webster Society of Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana
March 30, 1859Annual Spring Exhibition of the Philamathean Society of Indiana University
April 4, 1859Annual Exhibition of the Excelsorian Society, Thorntown Academy, Thorntown, Indiana
April 5, 1859Second Annual Exhibition of the Philosonian Society of Thorntown Academy, Thorntown, Indiana
June 22, 1859Twenty-First Commencement of Franklin College
July 9, 1859Paene Exhibition, Wabash College
July 13, 1859Commencement Exercises of the Thorntown Academy
Box 2:
March 29, 1860Exhibition of the Loganian Debating Club (printed in Rockville)
March 30, 1860Excelsorian Society, Thorntown Academy, Thorntown, Indiana
April 2, 1860Seventh Annual Exhibition, Periclesian Society, Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana
June 14, 1860Fifth Annual Exhibition, Charlotte Elizabeth Society, Waveland Collegiate Institute
June 20-21, 1860The Ladoga Female Institute, Fifth Anniversary
July 5, 1860Annual Exhibition of Thorntown Academy, Thorntown, Indiana
March 23, 1861Second Exhibition, The Floridian Society, Ladoga Academy
June 20, 1861Fifth Anniversary of the Philoneikean Society of Moore’s Hill College
June 21, 1861Commencement Exercises of Moore’s Hill College
June 22, 1861Twenty Second Anniversary of the Platonean Society, Indiana Asbury University,
June 26, 1861Twenty-Third Commencement of Franklin College
Dec. 18, 1861Junior Exhibition, Wabash College
Jan. 17, 1862Annual Festival of the Indianapolis Typographical Union No. 1 at Military Hall
July 11, 1862First Exhibition of the Peru High School
Jan. 24, 1863Private Theatricals for the relief of the Soldier’s Wives
March 7, 1863Exhibition of the Ionian Literary Society, Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana
July 4, 1863Twenty-Fifth Commencement, Wabash College
June 8, 1864Pythonian Society, North-Western Christian University
March 24, 1865Eighth Annual Exhibition of the Baconian Society of Hopewell Academy
June 22, 1865Harmonia College, Anniversary Performance of the Demosthenian & Sophonian Societies, Russellville, Indiana
June 22, 1865Floridian Exhibition of the Ladoga Academy
April 5, 1866National Hall, Voice and Instrumental Concert given by the Glee Club
June 18, 1866Collegiate Exhibition, Brookville, College
June 20, 1866Commencement Exercises of the Indiana Female College
June 20, 1866Seventh Annual Commencement of the Indianapolis Female Institute
Dec. 18, 1866Exhibition of the Primary and Preparatory Department, Stockwell Collegiate & Commercial Institute, Stockwell, Indiana
March 27, 1867Annual Exhibition, Adelphian Society, Ladoga Academy
March 27, 1867Annual Performance of the Philological Literary Society, V. M. & F. College
June 17, 1867Anniversary Exercises of the Indiana Female College
June 20, 1867Fourth Commencement of the V. M. & F. College, Valparaiso, Indiana
Feb. 21, 1868Adelphi Society of Aurora at Moore’s Hill (2 copies)
March 27, 1868Annual Exhibition, Adelphian Society, Ladoga Academy
June 12, 1868Commencement Exercises of the Madison High School at Odd Fellows’ Hall
June 17, 1868Commencement Exercises of the Indiana Female College held in Morrison’s Opera Hall
June 27, 1868Summer Exhibition, Sand Creek Lyceum
July 15, 1868Concert by Miss M. Conwell, music by the Connersville Band
July 27, 1868Concert by Miss M. H. Conwell, assisted by Misses Bryson, Murdock, and Others
March 25, 186922d Annual Exhibition of the Calliopean Society, Wabash College
April 9, 1869Ninth Annual Exhibition of the Baconian Literary Society of Hopewell Academy
June 8, 1869Thirteenth Annual Exhibition of the Mathesian Society, N. W. C. University
June 20, 1869 Annual Exercises of the Brookston Academy, Brookston, Indiana
Nov. 16, 1869Grand Concert and Tableaux for the benefit of the Presbyterian Church at Keith’s Hall
Nov. 17, 1869Grand Concert and Tableaux for the benefit of the Presbyterian Church at Keith’s Hall
Nov. 18, 1869Marriage Ceremony, William A. Root and Narcie Pollitt at M. E. Church, Milroy, Ind.
Dec. 3, 1869Philalethean Entertainment, Philal. Hall, Hanover College, Hanover, Indiana
Dec. 21, 1869Perfumed Programme, Morrison’s Opera Hall, The Celebrated and Original Senior Peak Family, Swiss Bell Ringers
Box 3:
Feb. 22, 1870I.O.O.F. Festival, Morgan Lodge No. 211, Mooresville
Feb. 26, 1870Musical Fund Hall, 1869-70, Third Season of Sentz & Hassler’s Matinee Musicales, Nineteenth Matinee
June 4, 1870Commencement Week at Ladoga Seminary
June 14, 1870Ninth Annual Exhibition of the Floridian Society, Ladoga Academy
June 16, 1870Ladoga Seminary, Seventeenth Annual Commencement
June 21, 1870Third Annual Commencement of The Aurora High School
June 22, 1870International Convention, Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States and British Provinces, Reception Social at the Academy of Music, Governor Conrad Baker, presiding officer of the evening
Jan. 11, 1871Art Gallery at the Meridian M. E. Church, Social Entertainment
Feb. 23, 1871Crescent Exhibition, Spiceland
June 9, 1871The Third Anniversary of the Crescent Society assisted by the O. M. Society
June 22, 1871Thirty-Second Commencement of the Indiana Asbury University
Dec. 4, 1871Birth announcement for H. Augusta Fox, daughter of J. Edgar Engle.
Dec. 10, 1871Dedication Services of the Meridian St. M. E. Church, Indianapolis, R. Andrus, D.D., Pastor
Dec. 17, 1871Business card of Geo. S. Fowler, Shirt Maker, Fort Wayne, Ind.
1871-2Indianapolis, Academy of Sciences, Lecture Course of 1871-2, Admit Lady and Gentleman to the Course, J. W. Byrkit, Treasurer – two tickets, one for $1.00 and one for $3.00
June 10, 1872Twenty-Second Annual Commencement, Waveland Collegiate Institute, Waveland, Ind.
June 12, 1872Commencement Exercises of the Indianapolis High School
June 27, 1872Thirty-fourth Commencement of Wabash College
July 4, 1872Independence Ball to be given by the employees of the Howe Machine Company at Union Hall, music by Peru Silver Band
July 4, 1872Fourth July Celebration, Howe Machine Company, Peru
Sept. 11, 1872Wedding invitation, Trinity M. E. Church, Indianapolis, for George W. Powell and Minnie A. Bremerman
Dec. 11, 1872Adelphi Society, Seventh Anniversary at Good Templars’ Hall, Criswell Building
Dec. 31, 1872Sylvester Ball of the Indianapolis Society Turnvereins, Mozart Halle
March 18, 1873Graduating Exercises, Indiana Normal School, Terre Haute
April 3, 1873Fourth Anniversary, The Hebron Society
April 24, 1873Grand Military Ball given by the College Guard, at Mozart Hall
June 13, 1873Seventh Annual Exhibition of the Pythonian Literary Society, N.W.C. University
June 14, 1873Graduating Exercises, Lafayette High School, Opera House
June 19, 1873Commencement, [Peru High School ?]
June 25, 1873Programme of Exercises at Smithson College
June 25, 1873Thirty-fifth Commencement, Wabash College, Center Church, Crawfordsville
Sept. 18, 1873Wedding reception invitation from Mr. & Mrs. E. Orr for Mr. H. E. Little and Miss Sylvia Orr, in Corunna, DeKalb County, Indiana
Dec. 19, 1873Report card of John Patterson in Brownsburg Graded School
1873Chapin Literary Society Programme
March 7, 1874Second Appearance of the Columbia City Dramatic Association, Part I – Married Life, Part II – Michael Erle or The Maniac Lover
April 30, 1874Grand Social Re-Union at Union Hall, Wabash, Ind.
May 22, 1874Franklin High School Junior Entertainment
June 24, 1874Thirty-Sixth Commencement, Wabash College, Center Church (two copies)
Nov. 27, 1874Academy Kellogg Opera, Edwin Adams in the great Dram entitled Wild Oats
Dec. 2, 1874Academy of Music, The Kellogg Grand English Opera, Fra Diavolo
Dec. 10, 1874Academy of Music, Mr. F. S. Chanfrau will appear as Salem Scudder in “The Octoroom or Life in Louisiana”
1874 (?)Grand Concert by the German Six-Brothers’ Band
Box 4:
Jan. 6, 1875Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Roser, Home, 521 Upper Seventh Street
Feb. 8, 1875Academy of Music, Indianapolis, Amateur Dramatic Association, Three-Act Comedy entitled “Ours”
March 1, 1875Academy of Music, Indianapolis, Cilmore’s Famous Twenty-Second Regiment Band and Grand Concert Organization of New York, One Grand Concert
May 1, 1875Academy of Music, Splendid Actor, Wm. H. Leake, in “The Courier of the Alps!”
June 15, 1875Literary and Dramatic Entertainment of the Mathesian Society assisted by The Athenian Society of the N.W.C. University in the Mathesian Hall
June 16, 1875Indianapolis High School, Seventh Annual Commencement held at the Academy of Music
June 17, 1875Alumni, Present at the Door
July 1, 1875Forty-Sixth Annual Commencement, Indiana State University, Bloomington, Indiana
July 26, 1875The Hendricks County Normal School to be held at Clayton, Indiana, Commencing July 26, 1875, and Continuing Five Weeks
Sept. 29-30, 1875 Centennial Tea Party given by the Ladies of Indianapolis in honor of the American Centennial at Bradshaw & Wright’s New Hall (framed)
Oct. 20-21, 1875 Dickson’s Opera House, Indianapolis, Theo. Thomas’ Unrivalled Concerts, soloist Mme. Madeline Schiller
1876“The Fiat Lux,” a Society organized at Indianapolis, November 4, 1874. Object: The cultivation of literary tastes, and the mutal improvement of its members. Meetings of Fiat Class and Lux Class for 1876
1876[Indianapolis High School Alumni Society] Programme signed by Leslie Sulgrove, Sec.-Treas.
Feb. 25, 1876Academy of Music, Indianapolis Dramatic Association, Dan. Macauley in T. W. Robertson’s beautiful comedy of “School”
June 9, 1876Twenty-Second Commencement of the North-Western Christian University
June 14, 1876Commencement Exercises of the Eighth Graduating Class of the Indianapolis High School at the Academy of Music
June 16, 1876Third Annual Commencement of the Vincennes High School, Green’s Opera Hall
June 19, 1876Exhibition of Smithson College Literary Society, Smithson College, Logansport, Indiana
June 20, 1876Alumni, Present at the Door (5 copies)
June 27-28, 1876 Indiana State Normal School, Terre Haute, Indiana, Exercises of the Graduating Classes of 1876 at Normal Hall
Dec. 24, 1876Broadway Presbyterian Church, Christmas Eve Praise Service
1877Indianapolis Literary Club, Constitution, Officers, Committees and Members and Scheme of Exercises 1877-78
Jan. 17, 1877Mr. and Mrs. M. Messing, nuptial ceremony of their sister Henriette Messing, Indianapolis, Ind., and Abraham Gruhn, Evansville, Ind., plus Nuptial Social card
March 1, 1877Grand Complimentary Banquet to the General Assembly of Indiana by the Citizens of Indianapolis at the Hotel Bates (printed on fabric)
May 10, 1877First Annual Commencement of the Crawfordsville High School at Center Church
May 28, 1877Seventeenth Anniversary of the Indiana Delta of Phi Delta Theta of Franklin College at the Baptist Church
June 20, 1877Sixth Annual Commencement Exercises of the Indiana State Normal School, Normal Hall, Terre Haute (2 copies)
June 20, 1877Commencement Exercises of the Ninth Graduating Class of the Indianapolis High School held at Roberts Park M. E. Church
June 21, 1877Reunion of the Alumni Society of Indianapolis High School, Exchange Hall, Wright’s Block (5 copies)
July 4, 1877Grand Dedication Ball in honor of the opening of the New Court House, Indianapolis, Ind.
Nov. 22, 1877Dickson’s Grand Opera House, Mr. Lawrence Barrett in “Harebell or the Man of Airlie”
Oct. 1, 1877Young Men’s Christian Association Sustaining Membership Ticket, good for one year from October 1, 1877, price, ten dollars, admit Leslie Sulgrove, signed F. C. Horton, General Secretary
Nov. 26-28, 1877 Dickson’s Grand Opera House, Miss Fannie Davenport in “Pique, a Play of To-Day”
1878-1879Constitution and By-Laws of the Woman’s Club of Indianapolis with list of members
Jan. 1, 1878The Robinson House, Fort Wayne, Ind., James H. Robinson, Proprietor, cordially greets its guests and friends with a Happy New Year (menu)
Feb. 25-27, 1878 Dickson’s Grand Opera House, Grand Italian Opera
March 31, 1878John T. Musselman’s second wedding anniversary dinner, Hotel Murdock, Logansport, Indiana (amusing)
April 23, 1878Concert, John S. Matson, Conductor; J. Frank Matson, Stage Manager
April 26, 1878Second Annual Commencement of the Crawfordsville High School at Center Church
June 13, 1878Forty-Fifth Annual Commencement, Hanover College
June 19, 1878Seventh Annual Commencement Exercises of the Indiana State Normal School at Normal Hall, Terre Haute, Ind.
June 19, 1878Commencement Exercises of the Tenth Graduating Class of the Indianapolis High School held at Roberts Park M. E. Church (2 copies)
June 21, 1878Ninth Annual Reunion of the Alumni Society of the Indianapolis High School
May 2, 1879Dramatic Entertainment in the parlor of Unity Church, West Michigan Street, “My Turn Next”
June 18, 1879Eighth Annual Commencement Exercises of the State Normal School, Normal Hall, Terre Haute, Ind.
June 20, 1879Commencement, Ninth Class, Spiceland Academy
July 10, 1879Public Installation of Officers of Polmete and Minnewa Tribes, improved order of Red Men, at the Hall in Griffith’s Block (admission for Editor of The Herald)
August 29, 1879X. L. C. R. Dancing Club, A Select Hop at Keith’s Hall, Columbus, Indiana
August 29, 1879Complimentary Reception, Indianapolis Light Infantry, Armory in Masonic Temple
Oct. 23, 1879The Terpsichoreans entertained by Deloss R. Peck (pink dance card)
Oct. 31, 1879The Philharmonic Society of New Castle, Indiana, will present the Cantata of Esther, the Beautiful Queen
Nov. 17, 1879Compliments of the Quamon Social at Prof. Ben. F. Gresh’s Dancing Academy, Bates Block, signed Frank McQuiddy, Sec’y
Nov. 20, 1879Committee on Regimental Reunion (item missing)
1879Indemnity, organized 1863, Assets, gold basis, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co., California, Thomas S. Chard, Manager, Chicago; Wm. A. Griffing, Agent, Logansport, Ind., with map of Indiana on the back
1879-1880Indianapolis Literary Club Officers, Committees and Members and Scheme of Exercises
1879-1880Indianapolis Woman’s Club Programme
1879 (?)Prof. David S. Jordan, Butler University, Indianapolis, Fish Department U. S. National Museum, Washington, D.C. (card)
Box 5:
Jan. 16, 1880Haydn Society, New Denison, dance card (2 copies)
Jan. 31, 1880Opera House, Lafayette, Indiana, H.M.S. Pinafore
Jan. 22, 1880Concordia Dancing Association, Grand Masquerade at Reichwein’s Hall. Music by the Union Band. Name written on blank line: Editor “Sentinel.” Compliments of A. Frey, Secretary.
Jan. 23, 1880Abend Unterhaltung ber Lyra, Washington Halle. (German)
Jan. 23, 1880The Entre Nous will give a Social Hop at the Residence of Messers Bob and Fos Reynolds, 287 North Alabama Street, to which yourself and ladies are cordially invited for Leslie Sulgrove.
Jan. 28-29, 1880Her Majesty’s Opera Company, La Sonnambula and Don Giovanni
Feb. 10, 1880Sixth Anniversary of Indianapolis Lodge No. 9, Knights of Honor at Masonic Hall
Feb. 17, 1880The Monthly Philharmonic Popular Concerts, Second Concert, New Castle, assisted by Mr. J. Howard of Richmond, Indiana
March 2, 1880Queen Esther Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star (dance card)
March 6, 1880Tally Sheet, Marion County Republican Convention, Grand Opera House, to vote for Sheriff, Treasurer, Recorder, Commissioner, Legislature (Representatives, Senate), Coroner, Surveyor
March 17, 1880Clay School Grammar and A Inter.
March 18-19, 1880Programme, Public Examination, Central Grammar School
April 30, 1880Grand Invitation Soiree, Prof. Powell’s Dancing Parlors, for Mr. Leslie Sulgrove and Ladies
May 6-7, 1880Philharmonic Society, Grand Opera at Shroyer’s Hall, Bohemian Girl
June 2, 1880Grand Opera House, Lafayette, Indiana, Widow Bedott
June 16, 1880Commencement Exercises of the Twelfth Graduating Class of the Indianapolis High School held at Park Theatre
June 18, 1880Glisco Literary Society, Programme, Spiceland, Indiana, Drama Macbeth
June 18, 1880Eleventh Annual Re-Union of the Alumni Society of the Indianapolis High School, Board of Trade Hall (dance card)
June 18, 1880Commencement Exercises, Spiceland Academy
August 14, 1880Picnic and Dance on the Green, Hoover, Cass County, Indiana (card)
Sept. 13, 1880Eighteenth Semi-Annual Opening Exposition of Artistic Tailoring, by Egan V. Treat, Draper and Tailors (invitation)
Nov. 28, 1880Forty-Fourth Annual Meeting of the Indianapolis Benevolent Society at English’s Opera House; lists Directory of Charities
1880Acton Presbyterian Church, Prayer Meeting, Topics for 1880
1880 (?)Six Lessons in Cooking by Miss Juliet Corson at Fletcher & Sharpe’s Block
1880-1883Grand Council, Royal Arcanum, State of Indiana, Proceedings
Jan. 3-8, 1881Opera Star, Col. T. E. Snelbaker’s Majestic Consolidation, “Ma, Look at Him” and “Prince Pretty Patt.”
Jan. 10-15, 1881Opera Star, “Van, The Virginian” and “Davy Crockett”
Jan. 1881English’s Opera House (two advertisements)
Feb. 7-12, 1881Opera Star, Superb Star Company, “My Partner”
Feb. 7-12, 1881Opera Star, Dickson’s Grand Opera House, “Sam’l of Posen”
Feb. 7, 1881Fanny Davenport in Pique, at English’s Opera House
Feb. 10, 1881“Mother and Son” and “Mary Stuart” at English’s Opera House
Feb. 10, 1881Janauschek in “Mother and Son” at English’s Opera House
Feb. 11, 1881Janauschek in “Bleak House” at English’s Opera House
Feb. 16-17, 1881The Bohemian Girl at Opera House, Kokomo
Feb. 21, 1881Grand Masquerade Ball, K. of P. Coterie, at City Hall, Frankfort, Indiana
Feb. 26, 1881Sarah Bernhardt in “Frou Frou” and “Camille” at Dickson’s Park Theatre
March 3-5, 1881Jos. K. Emmet in “Fritz in Ireland”
March 4, 1881The Donaldi Star Concern Company and J. Levy, at English’s Opera House
March 9-10, 1881“The Gladiator” and “The Guv’nor” at Park Theatre
March 16, 1881“A Child of the State” at Park Theatre
March 21, 1881“Louis XI” at English’s Opera House
March 25, 1881Dayton Ave. Church, Entertainment
March 1881“Nip & Tuck Detectives” at English’s Opera House
April 4-5, 1881Baker and Farron in “The Emigrants” at Dickson’s Grand Opera House
April 11-13, 1881Dickson’s Grand Opera House, “Dutch Deceptions,” “Bric-a-Brac,” “Little Rosebud,” and “Muldoon’s Picnic”
April 15, 1881Court House, New Castle, Ind., Citizen’s Benefit Concert (5 copies)
May 19, 1881English’s Opera House, First Grand Benefit of Indianapolis Lodge, No. 13, Elks (2 copies)
June 14-15, 1881Third Annual Meeting of the Social Science Association of Indiana, Meridian Street Church, Indianapolis
June 15, 1881Commencement Exercises of the Thirteenth Graduating Class of the Indianapolis High School held at English’s Opera House