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The Goodriches
When local author Dane Starbuck set out several years ago to write the biography of Pierre Goodrich, scion of one of Indiana's most prominent twentieth-century families, he soon discovered that it was impossible to really understand Pierre Goodrich without also closely examining his family. Starbuck's years of research culminated in The Goodriches: An American Family, now available from Liberty Fund. This work is a revealing window into the founding ideals of both Indiana and our country, and how our founders meant these ideals to be lived. The Goodriches: An American Family begins with the birth of James P. Goodrich in 1864 and continues through the death of his son Pierre F. Goodrich in 19...
Good People Beget Good People
The beautifully and expensively produced volume is a painstaking record of the family of Frist, the U.S. Senate's majority leader and a heart surgeon from Tennessee. Clearly a labor of love for Frist and his co-author, a longtime genealogist, the work is not in any sense a biography or political memoir, but rather is a straightforward tracing of Fr
Muncie in 150
Muncie in 150 started as a look at the communitys sesquicentennial celebrated in many ways by the summer of 2015. The story about Middletown USA evolved into history in the making with several events that offered once in a lifetime experiences for the people and leaders of the community. As Europeans moved to the Midwest after the 1818 Treaty of St. Marys with Native Americans, Muncie grew along the banks of the White River until railroads charted the course for trade, commerce and later industry in Indiana. The communitys post Civil War development along with its turn of the 20th Century industrialization offered progress at every turn along with a growing higher education and health care s...
Conservatives and the Constitution
Recovers a contested, evolving tradition of conservative constitutional argument that shaped the past and is bidding to make the future.
Liberty and Equality in Political Economy
Liberty and Equality in Political Economy is an evolutionary account of the ongoing debate between two narratives: Locke and liberty versus Rousseau and equality. Within this book, Nicholas Capaldi and Gordon Lloyd view these authors and their texts as parts of a conversation, therefore highlighting a new perspective on the texts themselves.
Indianapolis Monthly
Indianapolis Monthly is the Circle City’s essential chronicle and guide, an indispensable authority on what’s new and what’s news. Through coverage of politics, crime, dining, style, business, sports, and arts and entertainment, each issue offers compelling narrative stories and lively, urbane coverage of Indy’s cultural landscape.
Empowering A Legacy
"The chronicle of Hamer Shafer's rise from humble beginnings to navigate Muncie Power to a leader in the industry is the story of America. In these pages the reader will find a celebration of the empowering values of an extraordinary man whose service above self has left a legacy to his community and Muncie Power that will endure for future generations to come." The Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Naylor “The story of Muncie Power Products and the people who built it is an affirmation of American opportunity, smart work, and civic generosity. From its founding in 1935 to the present, the company and its leaders have been consistently dedicated to achieving excellence and exemplifying ethical values. The translation of these values into philanthropy has left a unique legacy to Muncie and Indiana. This book, carefully researched and documented, tells the story in an engaging manner which will both motivate and inspire.” Stefan Anderson Retired Chairman and CEO, First Merchants Corp. Keywords: Hamer Shafer, Biography, Muncie Power Products, Muncie, IN, Phyllis Shafer, Shafer Leadership Academy, Shafer Tower, Ball State University, Shafer Carillon, Power Take-offs
Hoosier Philanthropy
The first in-depth history of philanthropy in Indiana. Philanthropy has been central to the development of public life in Indiana over the past two centuries. Hoosier Philanthropy explores the role of philanthropy in the Hoosier state, showing how voluntary action within Indiana has created and supported multiple visions of societal good. Featuring 15 articles, Hoosier Philanthropy charts the influence of different types of nonprofit Hoosier organizations and people, including foundations, service providers, volunteers, and individual donors.
