Processed by
Laurie Randall
October 2, 2007
Manuscript and Visual Collections Department
William Henry Smith Memorial Library
Indiana Historical Society
450 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3269
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VOLUME OF |
1 OVB box of color photographs |
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COLLECTION |
May 1966 |
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PROVENANCE: |
John G. Rauch, Jr. 1969 |
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RESTRICTIONS: |
None |
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COPYRIGHT: |
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REPRODUCTION |
Permission to reproduce or publish material in this collection must be obtained from the Indiana Historical Society. |
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ALTERNATE |
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RELATED |
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ACCESSION |
1969.0506 |
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NOTES: |
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Josiah K. Lilly, Jr. (Sept. 25, 1893-May 5, 1966), (Joe), was born in Indianapolis. As the younger son of Josiah K. Lilly, Sr, he was destined to become part of the family business. He laid the foundation for his career by earning his pharmacy degree at the University of Michigan. He joined the family business, Eli Lilly and Co, in 1914, where he did much to reorganize the firm, applying improved business procedures. In 1944 he became president of the newly formed Eli Lilly International Corporation, and in 1948, president of the Eli Lilly Company.
Of his many personal interests, collecting was one. He amassed a collection of first editions and manuscripts that he donated to Indiana University, forming the core of the Lilly Library rare book and manuscript collection. He also collected sets of miniature soldiers representing every regiment that ever served in the United States armies up to 1900. The collection also included accurate uniforms, flags insignia and arms
Another interest resulted in his collection of gold coins, stamps, firearms, and 18th century paintings. The Twin Oaks studio was built as a workshop and to store the collections. There he would retreat and spend time with the collections he loved.
Sources:
The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1994
Reference Room Collection: F534.I55 E4 1994
The collection consists of 16 mounted color photographs of Mr. Lilly’s collections at Twin Oaks taken May 1966. The Twin Oaks studio was built as a workshop and to store the collections. The photographs were taken by the bank after Mr. Lilly’s death, but before the collections were removed. Twin Oaks was located on the south side of Kessler Blvd, West Drive. The photographs show collections such as stamps, firearms, ships, banners and ephemera.
The photographs are grouped by room with a brief description of each room’s contents.
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CONTENTS |
CONTAINER |
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Vault Room (1 of 4) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Vault Room (2 of 4) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Vault Room (3 of 4) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Vault Room (4 of 4) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Hunting Room (1 of 3) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Hunting Room (2 of 3) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Hunting Room (3 of 3) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Blue Carpet Room (1 of 3) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Blue Carpet Room (2 of 3) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Blue Carpet Room (3 of 3) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Nautical Theme, Brown Carpet
Room (1 of 3) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Nautical Theme, Brown Carpet
Room (2 of 3) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Nautical Theme, Brown Carpet
Room (3 of 3) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Nautical Theme: Grey carpet room
(1 of 3) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Nautical Theme, Grey carpet room
(2 of 3) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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Nautical Theme, Grey carpet
room (3of 3) |
OVB Color Photos: |
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