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Located on the second floor is the Cline-Keller Library,
established for the purpose of collecting genealogical and
historical archival materials used for research. The
collection is made up of maps, photographs, family histories,
city directories, cemetery records, yearbooks, files full of
general business, organizational and community events, and
other publications related to the local heritage. The
Historical Society receives requests for local information
from all corners of the world. Questions have even been
answered from descendants of General Joseph Bartholomew.
Some
library guidelines are as follows:
- A $5.00 contribution for library use is greatly appreciated.
- Research for non-members is a minimum $15.00 contribution.
- Copies are 25¢ per page.
- Shipping and handling fees also apply.
- Because our photo collection is irreplaceable, non-members
are accessed a $25.00 non-refundable contribution at the time of checkout.
- The price is $15.00 for members. For each additional photo
checked out, $5.00 is required.
- BCHS staff must sign out each
photo and photos must be returned within a week of check out.
Cline-Keller
Library Contents
- General
Files – People and places in Bartholomew Country –
Listed in alphabetical order.
- Genealogy
Files – Listed in alphabetical order – Researched and
donated by various families.
- Pence
Papers Index.
- State
Genealogy and Resource Information – Including
information on surrounding counties.
- Bartholomew
County Genealogy and Research Information.
- Family
Genealogies – Many family histories researched and
donated to BCHS.
- General
Research Guides
- Genealogy
Research Guides
- City/County
Cemetery Records
- Immigration
Lists
- War
Rosters, DAR Revolutionary War, Soldier Listings
- German
Settlers in Bartholomew County
- Scrapbooks
and Oral Histories
- Church
Information and Histories
- City
Directories: 1865,
1875, 1885-1891, 1902-1904, 1917-1950, 1953-1999
- Telephone
Directories: 1962-1997
- Northside
Middle School Yearbooks:
1965-1991
- Central
Junior High School Yearbooks:
1961-1989
- Columbus
East Yearbooks: 1973-1981
- Columbus
North Yearbooks: 1973-1993
- Columbus
High School Yearbooks:
1916-1972
- Hauser
Junior-Senior High School Yearbooks:
1962-1995
- 1879
Bartholomew County Atlases
- Atlases
of Bartholomew County and the United States
- Bartholomew
County History Information
- Columbus
History Information
- Scrapbooks
– Various Topics
- BCHS
Scrapbooks
- Scrapbooks
of Various Elections
- Assorted
Books: Literature
and Textbooks
- Various
Newspapers and Magazines
We
have books on:
- Various
Wars, Civil War
- Native
Americans
- Indiana
History
- Indiana
Folklore
- Archeology,
Indiana History
- Biographies
- Company
Histories – local and other
- Architecture
- Classic
Literature Books
- Indiana
Authors
We
also have:
- Photo
Collections – People and places in the county.
- Antique
Guides
- School
Registries/Teacher Contracts
- One-room
Schoolhouse Material
- Student
Books
- Education
File Boxes
- Henry
Breeding/James Marr Papers
- Assorted
Ledger Books
- World War
I and World War II Various Information
- Abraham
Lincoln Information
- Seward
Collection – Miscellaneous Materials, Letters and
Scrapbooks, Photographs
- Laura
Long Collection – Misc. Materials, Writings, etc
Presenting captivating educational programs for
the community is exciting and challenging for our staff and volunteers. A
special hands-on activities table has been created in the Early Settlers
exhibit to provide an opportunity for children and children at heart to
"explore history beyond their own life's experience." With advance notice, a
variety of programs can be developed for schools and organizations in addition
to the Museum tours.
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The History Of Bartholomew County Volumes One and Two
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Here For Order Blank
Pricing is as follows:
Book(s)
@$50.00 plus $3.50 tax ($53.50 total) The History
of Bartholomew County, Indiana: Vol. II (to 1990's)
The History of
Bartholomew County, Indiana: Vol. I (to 1888) Book(s) @$50.00 plus
$3.50 tax ($53.50 total)
The History of
Bartholomew County, Indiana: Volumes. I & II (set) Sets @$90.00 plus $5.50
tax ($95.50 total)
Books may be picked up
at the museum. Books may be shipped
with the added cost of $7.00 per book
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Breeding
Farm Celebrations
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For Rental
The Historic H. Breeding Farm is
the perfect location for your event. The 3,500 square foot barn and grounds are
rented for all types of events from casual to formal - weddings and receptions,
auctions, family gatherings, business conferences and retreats, seminars,
dances, and other private events. The formal herb garden is the perfect
location for an outdoor wedding. The barn has a kitchenette to accommodate your catering needs.
The barn can accommodate 300 persons. We
have available seating for 160. This includes 160 folding chairs and 30
six-foot banquet tables. Additional tables and chairs may be rented from a
number of vendors in and around Columbus.
Please contact BCHS at 812-372-3541 to
schedule an appointment to visit the barn and grounds.
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The History of Bartholomew County Volumes One and Two
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Walk In And Buy A Copy OR please use this form to place your
order.
Please note that you may use Master Card to pay for your order
by filling
in the information on the form below or by calling your order
in to the museum
at (812) 372-3541.
The History of Bartholomew County, Indiana: Vol. II
(to 1990's)
___ book(s) @$50.00 plus $3.50 tax
($53.50).................................
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The History of Bartholomew County, Indiana: Vol. I (to
1888)
___ book(s) @$50.00 plus $3.50 tax
($53.50).................................
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$________ |
The History of Bartholomew County, Indiana: Vol. I
& II
___ Set(s) @$90.00 plus $6.30 tax
($96.30).................................
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$________ |
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Bartholomew County Historical Society
524 Third Street
Columbus, IN 47201
For further information call: (812) 372-3541
Bartholomew
County Historical Society
524 Third Street Columbus, IN
47201
Phone (812) 372-3541 Fax (812) 372-3113
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