Muncie History A n electronic scrapbook about a small town with great spirit!

1. Muncie HistoryA n electronic scrapbook about a small town with great spirit! City Incorporated in 1865 Cite source: Muncie-Delaware County, Chamber of Commerce. 2/15/2005. [ www..muncie.com]

2. Origins of Muncie • Muncie of Delaware County is about 50 miles from Indianapolis. • Delaware County got it’s name from the Delaware Indians. They came from Ohio to Indiana in 1770’s. • Munceetown, near present day Muncie was one of the Indian towns. • Muncie became a city in 1865. Two maps of Muncie Area Cite source: Muncie Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Map Archive Collection.

3. Who were the leaders in your town? Make an electronic scapbook about them. First Leaders in Muncie In 1830, I walked to Muncietown carrying “a small bundle of clothes, four law books, and $4.75 and began practicing law. I did pretty well! Served as legislator, Speaker of the House, Judge and Congressman. I died in 1879. Goldsmith Coffeen Gilbert is my name I am one of the founders of Muncie. I settled in Muncie in 1826 and purchased Hackley Reserve. I operated a trading post downtown & donated land so that Muncie could become a county seat. My name is Dr. Samual P. Anthony I am to the great town of Muncie In 1831 I was a businessman and doctor. I invested heavily in real estate. I died in 1876. I am David Kilgore’s son. I was the Mayor of Muncie from 1879-1881 I was a successful lawyer and Director of Chicago, Indiana & Eastern Railway. I died in 1919 Cite source: Muncie Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Archive Collection.

4. The Ball Family Five brothers came to Muncie Indiana from New York at the turn of the century. Why? Cheap energy And the gas bomb! A Muncie Historical Icon Frankand Bessie Ball home Cite source: Muncie Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Map Archive Collection.

5. The Ball Family Contributes Greatly! • Began major business creating canning jars. • Financially contributed to starting of Ball State University, & Ball Hospital • Economically helped create jobs • In last ten years contributed to Cultural Development through Minnetrista Cultural Center and family mansions being used and more… Beneficence: Given to B.S.U in 1937 by the Ball Family. Cite source: Ball state University Photo Collection

6. The Streets where we live! Main Street Delaware Hotel Explore an Historical Area. Learn about it! City Hall Central High School Cite source: Muncie Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Archive Collection.

7. Every Town has one! Beech Grove Cemetery Carnegie Library Saint Lawrence Catholic Church Look on-line at different Communities. What types of buildings are the same? : Cite source: Muncie Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Archive Collection.

8. People make it real Surf the web Find some local characters Research your own family tree. Cite source: Muncie Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Archive Collection.

9. Automobile comes to Muncie Muncie’s first car was steam propelled built in 1890! “Real’ cars came in the 1900’s. Tell us how the car has changed life for people. Find examples from three sources. Cite source: Muncie Public Library, Local History and Genealogy Archive collection The Muncie Field House,. Car show). 1/20/05.[ http:// www.bsu.edu/web/bgeelhoed/fieldhousepicts.htm]

10. Folks Who Make a Difference Hurley Goodall Muncie Citizen, Leader State Legislator Author Social Activist for change Make a difference. Write down your passions! Follow them! Mr. Munson went on to serve as State Legislator for 10 years. He is current caucus counsel to the Speaker of the House.. Cite Source: Spurgeon, Wiley W. 1999.Muncie at the Millennium. Muncie In: Muncie Newspaper. 112p. The Magician ( Bruce Munson). Muncie, In: Muncie Central High School, Year Book Staff. 49 p.

11. Artifacts Articles are on display at Muncie Public Library Carnegie Branch Your turn make a display of ordinary life articles from your families past. Child’s washboard And playing card House hold articles Circ early 1800’s Gas Mask And other artifacts circ 1910 Cite source: Minnetrista Cultural Center: Collection of Millennium Artifacts

12. Links for more informationon Muncie History Websites: Muncie Public Library, Local History & Genealogy http://www.munpl.org/Main_Pages/genealogy.htm Crossroads of America: Early Indiana History http://www.countyhistory.com/delaware/ Ball State University-Archives & Special Collections http://www.bsu.edu/library/collections/archives/ Delaware County Historical Society http://www.dchsmunciein.org/our_web_links.htm

13. Books & AV Materials on Muncie Books: • Magic Middletown by Dwight W. Hoover • Dick Greene’s Neighborhood by John B. Straw • Muncie at the Millenium, by Wiley.W. Spurgeons • Muncie & Delaware County: an historical sketch by Richard A. Green • Muncie Past, Present & Future by Bob Cunningham • How dear to my Heart by Emily Kimbrough Video: • Ed Ball’s Century – by WIPB TV video recording

14. Now it’s your turn! Look up images, stories, maps and more. Research on-line, use databases. Talk to a librarian Interview a citizen who has lived in your area for more than 50 years. Gather all of the materials & be creative. Present your electronic scrapbook to your classmates. Share it with your family. Have fun! Create an electronic scrapbook on yourfavorite Muncie neighborhood. Be Creative, Be Informative, Learn Lots