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MIAMI NATION

February 18, 2009 The Waynedale News Staff

This is the final segment of Miami Nation, presented to the “Fort Wayne Quest Club,” by William R. Clark on October 19, 1993: The Miamis are our local representative of the broader contributions to our nation by Native Americans in general. ... Read more

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MIAMI NATION

February 4, 2009 The Waynedale News Staff

The Miami Nation was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club, October 29, 1993 by William R. Clark Junior: Between the years of 1822 and 1839, Indian agent Samuel Milroy reported the Miami population in Indiana had been reduced to approximately ... Read more

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U.S. INAUGURAL HISTORY SHAPES PRESENT TRADITIONS

February 4, 2009 Spc. Sophia R. Lopez

The inauguration of the U.S. president followed many traditions the forefathers set in place dating back to the first inauguration of President George Washington in 1789. ... Read more

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MIAMI NATION

January 21, 2009 The Waynedale News Staff

William Wells was known as a man of great courage and action that set the stage for his violent death just two weeks after Chief Little Turtle’s death. General Harrison asked Wells to assist in the evacuation of Fort Dearborn (current ... Read more

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LINCOLN’S TREASURER EXHIBIT OPEN AT THE HISTORY CENTER

January 7, 2009 The Waynedale News Staff

In commemoration of the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, the History Center presents “Lincoln’s Treasurer: Hugh McCulloch of Fort Wayne” exhibit through June 30, 2009. This exhibit shows how Fort Wayne native Hugh ... Read more

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OLD CLOCK NEWLY DEDICATED

January 7, 2009 Richard Butts

The Peoples Trust and Savings Company was started in 1903 and the clock hung at 913 South Calhoun Street from 1930-1979. ... Read more

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MIAMI NATION

January 7, 2009 The Waynedale News Staff

The Miami Nation was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club on October 29, 1993 by William R. Clark: Tecumseh’s power peaked perhaps 15 years after war Chief Little Turtle vowed to make peace. The British allied themselves with Tecumseh, ... Read more

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VETERANS OF THE PAST

January 7, 2009 Dennis Cutter

During WW II, the Army of the United States had a very unique unit among its ranks. The “Pack Artillery.” At the outbreak of WW II, the U.S. army was totally unprepared to take on Hitler’s fighting troops. The German army had ... Read more

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MIAMI NATION

December 17, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

At the beginning of 1790 George Washington made several more attempts at establishing a military presence at Kekionga (Fort Wayne). After War Chief Little Turtle totally defeated three of General Hamar’s armies, in four years, President ... Read more

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MIAMI NATION

December 3, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

“The Miami Nation,” was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club on October 29, 1993 by William R. Clark, Jr: The Miami villages extended from the junction of the three rivers northeasterly along the St. Joseph River. The village ... Read more

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FORMER WAYNEDALE RESIDENT DONATES TAPES TO PURDUE

November 19, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon on July 20, 1969. In the 36 years that followed, Neil gave very few interviews and lived an extremely private life. Famous writers such as Stephen Ambrose and James Mitchner had vied for the privilege of ... Read more

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ABOITE TOWNSHIP ONE-ROOM SCHOOL REUNION

November 19, 2008 Jim Ellis

The fifteenth annual Aboite Township One-Room School Reunion was held on Saturday, October 4, at the Aboite Township Fire Station Reception Room on Aboite Center Road with a total of 50 in attendance. Of the eight one-room schools, Aboite ... Read more

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GLENN!

November 5, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

While the world celebrated the end of WW1, Grace (Drage) and Homer Crowl happily welcomed the birth of their first (and only) child into the world on November 5, 1918 in Wells County. Being hard times during the Depression, the young family moved ... Read more

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MIAMI NATION

November 5, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

The Miami Nation was presented to the “Fort Wayne Quest Club,” by William R. Clark on October 29, 1993: The Revolutionary War and the years that followed created a new and more serious threat to the Miami Nation’s welfare. ... Read more

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MIAMI NATION

October 22, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

The Miami Nation was presented before the “Fort Wayne Quest Club” by William R. Clark on October 29th 1993: The Miami men hunted and warred and when they were not so engaged they made weapons, held councils, played games, feasted ... Read more

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ARCH RESCUES HISTORIC WEST CENTRAL HOMES: SEEKING RESTORATION OWNER

October 1, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

ARCH, Inc.—Fort Wayne’s organization for historic preservation—announces that it has sold the Charles W. Kuhne House at 802-804 West Washington. ARCH purchased the home in May 2007, with a loan from Historic Landmarks Foundation ... Read more

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MIAMI NATION

October 1, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

The Miami Nation was presented before the “Fort Wayne Quest Club” by William R. Clark on October 29, 1993: Quotes from historians include: “The Miamis were a warrior tribe and during their migrations had frequent conflicts ... Read more

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MIAMI NATION

September 17, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

“The Miami Nation,” was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club by William R. Clark on October 29, 1993: Village and band chiefs were generally hereditarily determined. The tribal chief was selected at Tribal Council by representatives ... Read more

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HISTORY CENTER GEORGE R. MATHER

September 17, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

The 2008-2009 George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series opens on Sunday, September 14, at 2:00 PM, as Russell A. Working presents “Growing Up in Indiana During the Great Depression Years.” Working shares his experiences of growing ... Read more

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THE BUFFALO TRO

September 17, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

It was the most sought-after invitation of 1827. When Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville’s gracious Greek Revival house was built, the most prominent citizens of Fort Wayne vied to attend his dinner parties. Once again, the Chief’s ... Read more

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE HISTORY CENTER

September 3, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

All programs are at the History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne, unless otherwise noted. ... Read more

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CLASS OF 2012 MEETS THE CLASS OF 1962

September 3, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

August 13, 2008 marked a day in Bishop Luers High School history. The first graduating class from Bishop Luers High School, Class of 1962, gave a special welcome to our 50th class of freshmen. The Class of 2012 ... Read more

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MIAMI NATION

September 3, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

“The Miami Nation in Today’s Perspective was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club on October 29, 1993 by William R. Clark: During the late 1600s the Miami tribe occupied the land west of Lake Michigan, but by the 1700s the tribe ... Read more

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MIAMI NATION

August 20, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

“The Miami Nation in Today’s Perspective of Native Americans,” was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club on October 29, 1993 by William R. Clark, Jr.: The title of this paper includes the term “Nation” as ... Read more

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THE VETERAN

August 6, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff

Lifted, without ceremony, from the Warrior Brotherhood Motorcycle Club website ... Read more