Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Bayh, Evan
- Abstract:
- The collection consists largely of clippings and printouts from clipping services relating to Evan Bayh's senatorial career, plus staff-compiled "Legacy Files," photos, and 364 videotapes, CDs, and DVDs. The "Legacy Files" and photos also include his gubernatorial years.
- Extent:
- 55 linear feet; (44 cartons)
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[item], [folder title and date], [series], Evan Bayh 2: Press Department Files, Modern Political Papers Collection, 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. He retired from the Senate in 2010.
- Scope and Content:
Clippings and online clipping service printouts comprise 34 cartons of the collection, which include press releases within the chronology arranged by Congress. Staff files consist of clippings or clipping printouts as well. The Legacy Files cover both Bayh's gubernatorial and senatorial careers as do the photos. Audiovisual materials include coverage of events, interviews, and newcasts.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift, December 2010.
- Processing information:
Processed by Kate Cruikshank.
Completed in 2016.
- Arrangement:
The collection consists of 10 series: Clippings arranged by Congress, Legacy Files, Office Files, Personal Correspondence (restricted until 2025), Photos, Staff Files, Visits, Audiovisual Materials, and Memorabilia.
Indexed Terms
- Names:
- Bayh, Evan--Archives
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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There are no access restrictions on this collection, with the exception one of carton of Personal Correspondence closed at the request of the donor until January 1, 2025.
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.
Photocopying and scanning are possible with permission.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
-
[item], [folder title and date], [series], Evan Bayh 2: Press Department Files, Modern Political Papers Collection, 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@indiana.edu