You are invited to the Marion County Historical Society's annual meeting at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum in Indianapolis (340 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, IN). Nelson Price, the author of books about famous Hoosiers and city history, will share insights about the impact of the Vonnegut family as Indianapolis periodically has struggled, blossomed and searched for an identity. His presentation, entitled "Vonnegut, His Family and City History: How They Intertwine," will explain the family’s impact on everything from the legendary LS Ayres department store to Shortridge High School, the hardware business, and the German-American community. Accompanied by a photo display, Mr. Price also will discuss the family’s personal struggles and triumphs, as well as Kurt Vonnegut’s intriguing relationship with his hometown.
Nelson Price is an Indianapolis-based author, historian and radio personality. His books include Indiana Legends: Famous Hoosiers from Johnny Appleseed to David Letterman (now in its 4th edition) and Legendary Hoosiers; they feature profiles of 160 famous men and women, both historic and contemporary figures. Nelson also is the author of Indianapolis Then and Now, a visual history of the Hoosier capital, and the host of "Hoosier History Live!" on WICR-FM (88.7), which is believed to be the only live show (with call-in from listeners) about a state’s history in the country. A former feature writer and columnist for The Indianapolis Star, Nelson is a fifth-generation Hoosier and serves on eight civic boards, most related to history or journalism.
This program is free and open to the public, and there is parking on the street. For additional information concerning the museum, please see the museum website at www.vonnegutlibrary.org.
The Marion County Historical Society (MCHS) is a non-profit organization that was established in 1961 for all those interested in the history and culture of Marion County, Indiana. It was originally formed to advocate for historically significant architecture in downtown Indianapolis, but it now also includes programs and activities that explore and preserve our local heritage.
Through a variety of programs, conferences, grants and publications, MCHS works to develop community awareness of our past and its impact on the present and future. Past programs have included:
Please direct your questions to us about Marion County, Indiana local history information only. We are not a genealogy society and we have no holdings or archives. For genealogy information, please contact the Indiana Genealogical Society or the Genealogical Society of Marion County.
The Indiana State Archives can help you with obituaries and information from old newspapers. Other sources to contact are: the Indiana Historical Society, the Indiana State Library, and the vertical files in the Indianapolis Public Library branches.