Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Bayh, Evan
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of the press files and a few political files of former Indiana Governor and U.S. Senator Evan Bayh, including extensive files on the "Capital for a Day" program and clippings from local and national publications about Evan Bayh. There is also a large compilation of videotapes and other audio visual materials, such as cassette tapes and photo albums.
- Extent:
- 39 linear feet; (31 cartons)
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[item], [folder title and date], [series], Evan Bayh 1: Press Department Files, Modern Political Papers, Indiana University Libraries, Bloomington.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Evan Bayh was born on December 26, 1955, in Shirkeyville, Indiana. He graduated with honors in business economics from Indiana University in 1978 and received his law degree from the University of Virginia in 1981. Bayh clerked for a federal court judge and practiced law in Indianapolis prior to being elected Indiana's Secretary of State in 1986. Bayh served as the Governor of Indiana from 1989-1997. In 1998, Bayh was elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate and reelected in 2004.
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists primarily of clippings from local and national publications on Evan Bayh, as well as campaign materials and files on the "Capital for a Day" program. There are over 400 videotapes, which are generally satellite interacts with Evan Bayh, press conferences, and speeches.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift, November 2009.
- Processing information:
Processed by Maggie Eichenlaub.
Completed in 2010.
- Arrangement:
The collection contains the following series: Accomplishments, Campaign, Capital for a Day, Clippings, Democratic Governors' Association, Democratic National Convention, Economic Development, Education and Human Development, Legislative Issues, Office, Political, Reports, Speeches and Legislative Programs, and Videotapes and Other Audio Visual Materials, including two inauguration photo albums from 1993.
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Governors--Indiana--Archives
- Names:
- Bayh, Evan--Archives
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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There are no access restrictions on this collection.
The collection is in offsite storage, thus arrangements for use must be made in advance.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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There are no usage restrictions on this collection.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[item], [folder title and date], [series], Evan Bayh 1: Press Department Files, Modern Political Papers, Indiana University Libraries, Bloomington.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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Herman B Wells Library E4601320 East Tenth StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-7000, United States
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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812-855-1538congpprs@iu.edu