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Chris Harter
21 February 1997
VOLUME OF COLLECTION: 1 item
COLLECTION DATES: n.d.
PROVENANCE: Carolyn Autry, Indianapolis, IN
RESTRICTIONS: None
COPYRIGHT: Permission to reproduce or publish material in this collection must be obtained in writing from the Indiana Historical Society.
ALTERNATE FORMATS: None
RELATED HOLDINGS: M 391, Beulah Brazelton Gray Papers
ACCESSION NUMBER: 1992.0447
NOTES:
Homer Earl Capehart (1897-1979), the son of Alvin Thomas and Susan (Kelso), was born in Algiers, Indiana (Pike Co.). During World War I, he served in the 12th United States Infantry from 1917 to 1919, and was promoted to sergeant. In 1921, Capehart married Irma Viola Mueller (1897?-1985), and raised three children: Homer Earl, Thomas and Patricia Louise.
He engaged in farming and the radio, phonograph and television manufacturing business until 1944, when he was elected to the United States Senate as a Republican. Capehart won re-elections in 1950 and 1956, but failed to secure a fourth term in 1962. While a Senator, he was a member of the Committee on Banking and Currency (83rd Congress), and chaired the Joint Committee on Defense Production (83rd Congress).
After his political career, Capehart returned to farming and manufacturing. He resided in Indianapolis, Indiana, until his death.
Sources: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-1989. p. 740-741.
Indiana Biography Series. vol. 94. p. 120.
Who Was Who. vol. 7. p. 96.
This collection consists of a birthday greeting card (n.d.) signed by Homer Capehart.
MAIN ENTRY: Capehart, Homer E. (Homer Earl), 1897-1979
SUBJECT ENTRIES: Capehart, Homer E. (Homer Earl)--1897-1979--Autographs
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