Inventory
1.50 Linear Feet
July, 1986
Revised 1992 (February, August, September, December)
Revised March 1993
Revised February 1994
Revised 1995 (January, November)
Revised February 1998
Revised June 1999
Revised June 2000
Revised June 2002
Revised July 2002, February 2007
Inventory Written By: Tim Beverly
Introduction
Property rights in the collection are held by the Calumet Regional Archives; literary rights are dedicated to the public. There are no restrictions on access to the collection.
Linear feet of shelf space: 0.25 linear feet
Number of containers: 1 box
Calumet Regional Archives Collection 056
Processed by: Tim Beverly
Date: July, 1986
Scope And Content
These records document the history of the city of Merrillville, Indiana. They cover the period in Merrillville from 1939 to present date. Some of the material in this collection give a brief outlook on the past, present, and future of the city of Merrillville. The material also points out the many assets in the city of Merrillville covering subjects as shopping complexes, educational facilities, businesses etc.
Also in this collection is a yearbook from the original Merrillville Junior Women's Club which includes members of the club, and activities that took place in the club. There are photographs of the Greek Orthodox Church and the Bishop of the church, as well as information about other churches in town. Also in this selection are two maps of the city of Merrillville and many high school yearbooks.
Historical Sketch
In 1835, Merrillville was founded by Jeremiah Wiggins and in deference to Mr. Wiggins it was named Wiggins Point. Later after Wiggins' death, the town thought it would be more appropriate to name the town Centerville. Then in 1848 the town was named Merrillville in honor of William Dudley Merrill, who owned a cheese factory. Back then Merrillville's biggest attraction was the famous California Exchange Inn, which was a popular stopping place for forty-niners on their way to search for gold.
Presently, Merrillville has the distinction of being one of the major centers of commerce in the state. Its large shopping malls attract thousands of people daily. Perhaps Merrillville's biggest attraction is the Holiday Star Theater. It attracts some of the biggest stars in the world to perform there.
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File |
Description |
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1 |
Newspaper, "Merrillville Herald", 1986
"Progress Edition", 1986, 1987 |
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2 |
Pamphlet, "Merrillville, An Exciting Future", 1980 ? |
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3 |
Pamphlet, "Holiday Star Plaza", 1985 ? |
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4 |
Yearbook, Merrillville Junior Women's Club, 1939 |
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7 |
Anniversary Booklet and Related Materials, Saints Peter and Paul Parish, 125th and 150th Anniversaries, 1975, 1991 |
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9 |
Clippings, Post-Tribune articles on Merrillville, 1986 |
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10 |
Newsarticles, Merrillville History, Post-Tribune, 1981 |
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11 |
Brochure, S.S. Constantine and Helen Orthodox Cathedral, n.d. |
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13 |
Pamphlet, Questions and Answers on Merrillville Incorporation, 1970 |
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14 |
Newsarticles, Merrillville, (1956--) |
| 1 |
15-25 |
Yearbooks, Andrean High School, (1963-1986) |
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26 |
Program, Reunion, Class of 1967, Andrean High School, 1992 |
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27 |
Newsarticles, Southlake Mall, (1974--) |
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28 |
Program, Black and White Ball, LULAC Council #5009, 1994 |
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29 |
Menus, Ditka's Restaurant; Foddy's, n.d. |
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30 |
Program, Merrillville Coaches Hall of Fame, 1995 |
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31 |
Booklet, First Assembly of God Celebrating 80 Years of Spirit-Filled Ministry, 1996 |
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| 2 |
1-4 |
Yearbooks, Merrillville High School, (1926-1943) |
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5 |
Community Analysis, Merrillville, 1991 |
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6 |
Book, A Pictorial History of Merrillville, n.d. |
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8 |
Directory, Innsbruck Country Club, 1993 |
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9 |
Program, Baccalaureate and Commencent, Merrillville High School, 1949 |
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10 |
Program, Clifford Pierce Middle School Redidication, November 14, 1999 |
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11 |
Merrillville, In Historical Coloring Book, (2). |
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12 |
Poem, Nora Pierce's Merrillville, November 24, 1897. |
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13 |
Various, Star Plaza, 2004- |
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| 3 |
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Newspapers, Merrillville history, 1981, 1986 |
Oversized
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Folder |
Description |
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5 |
Poster, Merrillville Muddogs, 1995 |
Subject Tracings
- Andrean High School (Merrillville)
- Business
- Churches, Merrillville
- Community organizations
- Convention facilities
- Country clubs
- Farms
- First Assembly of God (Merrillville)
- Holiday Star Theater
- Lottaville
- Merrillville
- Merrillville -- Politics and government
- Merrillville High School
- Merrillville Junior Women's Club
- Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral
- Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (Merrillville)
- Schools, Merrillville
- Southlake Mall
- Sports
- Turkey Creek
- Women
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