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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EQ2_kappa-alpha-psi_Bloomington-IN.html
(Side One)Excluded from social events at Indiana University, black male students founded and incorporated Kappa Alpha Nu in 1911. One of the earliest black national social fraternities established in the U.S. One goal was to expand to other school…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EPZ_hoagy-carmichael_Bloomington-IN.html
(Side One)Born and reared in Bloomington, he is considered one of the most important American songwriters of the twentieth century. Began attending Indiana University 1920; graduated with a law degree 1926. Tried law as career, but returned to mus…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW41_the-colored-school_Bloomington-IN.html
Side ABy 1874, what has been known as the Colored School opened in Center School here at Sixth and Washington Streets to serve African-American elementary students of Bloomington. An 1869 law had mandated education of colored children, with a sepa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW40_monroe-countys-carnegie-library_Bloomington-IN.html
Side ACounty's only Carnegie Library dedicated in 1918 as Bloomington Public Library with 6,439 volumes; built with local support and $31,000 from Carnegie Corporation. Replaced Colored School, at this site circa 1874-1915. Addition built at south…