Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories

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On this episode of Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories, Casey and Regan are putting on their deerstalker caps and grabbing bubble pipes for two unsolved Hoosier mysteries. First, Regan tells us about the ghosts that may or may not reside in the Indiana State Library. Then, Casey recounts the story of a plane crash that took place in Northw...

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On the newest episode of Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories, Casey and Regan dive into the world of emergency services. First, Casey looks at a report done by WTLC from 1987 detailing the annual medical technician competition. Then, Regan tells the story of Michella Widger, a firefighter from Terre Haute, who has dedicated her life to ser...

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Welcome back for a fun new episode of Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories. In this episode Casey and Regan look at Indiana's agricultural history, first Casey looks at farming culture in the 1800s through the life of William Henry Harrison Medsker of Hendricks County. Then, Regan explores modern day farming history, examining the rise...

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Casey and Regan are “back” for a brand-new story-filled season of Unbound. We enter this season with the story of two Hoosier Navy Veterans who served in World War II. The first story is from James E. O’Donnell, who served on the U.S.S. Indianapolis and survived the tragedy that followed. Then we look at the letters from Jack Patterson, which c...

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Surrealism, cubism, realism, we are talking about art on this season finale of Unbound. First, Casey takes us on a trip to discuss the postcard artist Cobb Shinn. Then Regan whisks us all around the world, recounting the whirlwind career of Amalia Kussner. Thank you for joining us this season. We loved making it for you and are excited to come ...

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Make your way to the dance floor and bust a move, cut a rug, or boogie down on this all-new episode of Unbound! Casey takes us back to Northwest Indiana, we are hitting the “spring cushion” dance floor at Madura's Danceland in Hammond, IN. Then we travel back down to Indy, and head up to the Indiana Roof Ballroom with Regan for an epic bat...

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Secure loose articles, lower your lap bar, and please keep your hands and legs inside the vehicle at all times on this thrill ride episode of Unbound. With the weather getting nice Casey and Regan are diving into summertime fun. First Regan tells us about the history of Lassen’s Resort in Cedar Lake, IN. Then Casey rides the roller coaster that...

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On the newest episode of Unbound, Casey and Regan are getting in touch with nature by looking at the stories of the unlikely formation of two of Indiana’s State Parks, Spring Mill State Park and Shades State Park. 

George Donaldson Spring Mill's Eccentric Naturalist

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Donaldson Cave, Spring Mill State Park, Mitchell, Indian...

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What’s the password? It’s ok Casey and Regan don’t know either, but they are diving into the world of some of the secret societies that have existed in Indiana. First, Regan looking into the fraternal order, The Knights of Pythias. Then, Casey looks into the extensive history and spread the Ku Klux Klan had in Indiana in the early 20th Century....

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In this literary episode of Unbound, Regan and Casey are doing something they’ve never done before, have a guest host! Welcome to the podcast Jess Baloun, former preliminary editor of Unbound and now host of Unboxed a new YouTube Series from Indiana Historical Society. First, Jess tells about the life of Kurt Vonnegut from the point of view of ...

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On this Paul filled episode of Unbound, Casey and Regan explore the world of Indiana symbolism. First, Regan goes into the history of the Indiana state flag designed by Paul Hadley. Then, Casey talks about the once incredibly popular state song “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away” by Paul Dresser. 

Paul Hadley: Artist and Designer of the India...

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In this episode of Unbound, we are talking cold hard cash. First, Regan tells us the story of master counterfeiter Peter McCartney, who distributed forged bank notes during the Civil War. Then, Casey regales us with the story of a bank crash that occurred in 1884, which uncovered the stories of many families in Daviess County. 

King of The Coney...

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Get into the swing of this new season with two new and exciting stories, first we go back to the racetrack with Betty Cadou. The first woman ever to be allowed in the pits and garages at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Then we take you out to the ball game with the story of Cliff Robinson the official batboy for the Indianapolis Clowns. 

A Woma...

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We are off to the races on this season finale of Unbound! First, Casey explores the rich history of African American racers and the Colored Speedway Association. Then, Regan recounts the story of the races that took place in the air at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Balloons Over Indianapolis

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This episode Casey and Regan are on the lam exploring the histories of prisons and prison reform in Indiana. Regan begins by telling us the story of two prison reformers Rhoda Coffin and Sarah J. Smith who helped to found the first women's prison in Indiana; which spurs a conversation into the complexities of historical figures. Casey dive...

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Casey and Regan dive into the rich world of Indiana's Syrian immigrant communities. First, Casey looks at the immigrant community that existed in Indianapolis in the early 1900s, through the lens of a local celebrity, Ramanos the Fencer. Then, Regan tells about the largest Syrian community outside of New York located in Fort Wayne, and how...

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Have you ever looked at a photograph and wondered what, where, or who you were looking at in the image? Join Regan, Amy, and Director of Access and Preservation, Susan Sutton, as they talk about falling down the rabbit hole and discuss the tips and tricks they’ve used to provide a better description or answer questions about photographs. 
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