Indiana Historical Society - Manuscripts & Archives
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Processed by:
Wilma L. Gibbs
25 March 1997
VOLUME OF COLLECTION: 1 manuscript box
COLLECTION DATES: Inclusive ca. 1880-1996; Bulk 1950s
PROVENANCE: Hertha Taylor, Indianapolis, Indiana, 15 January 1997
RESTRICTIONS: None
REPRODUCTION RIGHTS: Permission to reproduce or publish material in this collection must be obtained in writing from the Indiana Historical Society.
ALTERNATE FORMATS: None
OTHER FINDING AIDS: None
RELATED COLLECTIONS: None
ACCESSION NUMBERS: 1997.0148
NOTES:
Sarah Parham Zeigler (10 January 1902-10 January 1996), the daughter of Charles and Lillie Alexander Parham, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Zeigler completed her early education in Ohio. She received Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Science degrees from Butler University. In 1938, she married P. Hobson Zeigler, who preceded her in death.
Zeigler spent her professional life as a teacher and administrator in the Indianapolis Public School system. She taught at schools #19, 26, and 42. She worked as an administrator at schools #26 and 42.
Source: Materials in the collection
Wilma L. Gibbs's interview with Hertha Taylor, 5 January 1997.
The collection consists of one manuscript box of material, mostly pertaining to Sarah P. Zeigler, her life and activities. Originally stored as a scrapbook, the order of the collection has been altered. Folder 1 contains a small amount of correspondence. There is a 1953 letter from the Hoosier Motor Club apprising School #42 officials of awards bestowed upon Sarah Zeigler and one of her art students for the student's poster contest entry, "Wear White after Dark." There are several photographs of Zeigler, alone and with others. They are in folders 2-5 and 24. Zeigler starred as "Gloria" in what appears to have been a stage production. Photographs of Zeigler (identified as Sarah Olive) and other cast members are in folder 5. Olive may have been an earlier married name, as two photographs in folder 26 are inscribed "to Mrs. Olive."
Sarah Zeigler was civic minded and very active in social affairs. Her name and/or picture often appeared in the newspaper. There are several newspaper articles that reference her in folder 7. Evidence of her activities is demonstrated by her association with many organizations including the Senate Avenue Young Men's Christian Association (folders 14 and 15), Indianapolis Chapter Frontiers of America (folder 19) and a Debuntante Ball Program (folder 12). There is a certificate honoring her husband's family's early ties to the Disciples of Christ religious denomination in Indiana in folder 10. A tintype of Zeigler's mother, Lillie Alexander Parham, is in folder 11. Materials related to the Indianapolis Public Schools are in folders 16-18. Sarah Zeigler travelled extensively. There are several images of historic sites in folder 20. They include George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, Arlington National Cemetery, and aerial views of Washington, D. C. and the Potomac River.
Eleanor Roosevelt visited Indianapolis in December, 1953, under the auspices of the Senate Avenue Young Men's Christian Association Monster Meetings. Delivering a message, "The United Nations and You," she spoke at the Murat Temple on 13 December 1953. Folder 22 includes a copy of the program autographed by Eleanor Roosevelt and notes from Roosevelt's speech--possibly written by Sarah Zeigler. There are several photographs of Eleanor Roosevelt with others (including Zeigler) surrounding this event in folder 23. Newsclippings pertaining to Roosevelt, mostly regarding the United Nation speech are in folder 25. After her 1953 visit to Indianapolis, Eleanor Roosevelt responded to a letter from Sarah Zeigler. Roosevelt's letter is in folder 25.
There are several folders of newsclippings in the collection. Of particular note are Indiana personalities (folder 28) and social groups (folder 29).
Box 1: Correspondence, Organizations, Photographs, Eleanor Roosevelt; Newsclippings
Folder Content
1 Correspondence
2 (VC) Sarah P. Zeigler (1 folder b/w )
3 (VC) Sarah P. Zeigler, et. al (1 folder b/w )
4 (VC) New Year's Day Dinner, 1983 (1 folder color)
5 (VC) Stage Productions (1 folder b/w)
6 Certificates of Achievement
7 Newsclippings: Sarah P. Zeigler
8 Obituary Program
9 Death Certificate
10 P. Hobson Zeigler
11 (VC) Lillie Alexander Parham (1 tintype image)
12 Debutante Ball Program
13 Teacher Roster
14 Senate Avenue Young Men's Christian Association
15 The Y's Man newsletters, 1951-1958
16 (VC) School Children (1 folder b/w)
17 IPS School #26 newsletter, 1957
18 Newsclippings: Indianapolis Public Schools
19 Indianapolis Chapter Frontiers of America booklet, 1958
20 (VC) Sites and Scenes (1 folder b/w)
21 (VC) Models (1 folder b/w)
22 Eleanor Roosevelt letter
23 Eleanor Roosevelt program
24 (VC) Eleanor Roosevelt (1 folder b/w)
25 Newsclippings: Eleanor Roosevelt
26 (VC) Individuals, Identified (1 folder b/w)
27 Newsclippings: Individuals, Identified
28 Newsclippings: Indiana personalities
29 Newsclippings: Social Groups
30 (VC) Individuals, Unidentified (1 folder color)
MAIN ENTRY: Zeigler, Sarah Parham, 1902-1966
SUBJECT ENTRIES: Zeigler, Sarah Parham, 1902-1966--Photographs
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962--Photographs
Indianapolis Public Schools
Young Men's Christian Association (Indianapolis, Ind.). Senate Avenue Branch
Teachers--Indiana--Indianapolis
School administrators--Indiana--Indianapolis
Afro-American women--Indiana--Indianapolis--Photographs
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