Ralph J. Satterlee papers and photographs MSS · ... 1980-1981 1 14 Muncie Central High School alumni ... Muncie Central High School Class of 1929 ... of Lyndon B. Johnson, Muncie

Ball State University Archives and Special CollectionsAlexander M. Bracken Library

2000 W. University Avenue

Muncie, Indiana, 47306

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Ralph J. Satterlee papers and photographs MSS.220

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Table of Contents

Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3

Biographical Note.......................................................................................................................................... 4

Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 4

Arrangement...................................................................................................................................................4

Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................5

Related Materials ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................7

Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 8

Series 1: Satterlee, Ralph correspondence, manuscripts, and personal papers, 1908-1912, 1929,

1942-1999.................................................................................................................................................8

Series 2: Satterlee, Ralph Indianapolis 500 and racing programs, 1961-1973, 1999............................10

Series 3: Satterlee, Raph newspapers and news clippings, 1928, 1940-1941, 1952-2000.................... 11

Series 4: Satterlee, Ralph Warner Gear papers, 1945-1972, 1979........................................................14

Series 5: Satterlee, Ralph oversized papers, 1900-1903, 1928-1937.................................................... 15

Series 6: Satterlee, Ralph photographs, 1900, 1930-1936, 1947-1972, 1988....................................... 16

Series 7: Satterlee, Ralph films, 1947-1962..........................................................................................29


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Summary Information

Repository Ball State University Archives and Special Collections

Title Ralph J. Satterlee papers and photographs

Date 1900-2000

Extent 8.1 Cubic feet : MSS.220 (5 boxes); OVA.220 (1 box); P.065 (10 boxes);

POVA.084 (1 Box); POVB.065 (1 Box); PN.065 (8 Boxes); F.013-F.025

(13 film reels).

Language English

Preferred Citation

Ralph J. Satterlee papers and photographs, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State UniversityLibraries


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Biographical Note

Ralph J. Satterlee, son of Muncie tailor H. F. Satterlee, was a member of the 1928 Muncie Central HighSchool basketball team that won Muncie's first state championship. After high school, he worked forthe Ball Brothers Company in various capacities before joining the workforce of Warner Gear in April1942. He was appointed editor of the company's Gear-O-Gram magazine approximately two years later.In addition to his editorial work, Satterlee also provided many of the articles and photographs for thepublication and regularly covered the Indianapolis 500 which featured the presentation of the Borg-Warner Trophy to the winner. His race coverage became too close for comfort in 1971 when he and othermembers of the press were injured after the pace car carrying Astronaut John Glenn crashed into thestands. Satterlee retired from the Gear-O-Gram in September 1972 and became a freelance writer andphotographer.

Scope and Contents

This collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, newspapers and newspaper clippings, publications,photographs and films created or collected by Ralph J. Satterlee in Muncie, Indiana ranging from 1900to 2000 regarding his life and times, his work with Warner Gear and the Gear-O-Gram magazine, hiscoverage of the Indianapolis 500, and his career as a freelance writer and photographer.

Arrangement

Series 1: Satterlee, Ralph correspondence, manuscripts and personal papers, 1908-1912, 1929,1942-1999

Series 2: Satterlee, Ralph Indianapolis 500 and racing programs, 1961-1973, 1999

Series 3: Satterlee, Ralph newspapers and newspaper clippings, 1928, 1940-1941, 1952-2000

Series 4: Satterlee, Ralph Warner Gear papers, 1945-1972, 1979


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Series 5: Satterlee, Ralph oversized papers, 1900-1903, 1928-1937

OVA.220: oversized scrapbooks, sketchbooks, and papers, 1900-1903, 1928-1937

Series 6: Satterlee, Ralph photographs, 1900, 1930-1936, 1947-1972, 1988

P.065: Photographs, 1900, 1949-1972, 1988

P.065: Autographed photographs, 1930-1936, predominant undated

POVA.084: Oversized photographs, circa 1960s

POVB.065: Oversized photographs, Oversized photographs, 1947-1972

Series 7: Satterlee, Ralph films, 1947-1962

Administrative Information

Publication Information

Ball State University Archives and Special Collections

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Archives and Special Collections, Ball StateUniversity Libraries, Muncie, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted toArchives and Special Collections.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Archives and Special Collections as a donation from Louise H. Satterleeon 2002/03/27.

Accruals


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No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2003 March by B. Gordy. Finding aid revised 2005 Dec. by A.Morrison. Arrangement revised and DACS compliant EAD finding aid created 2014/02/21 by StephenJones.

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of the Gear-O-Gram and photographs related to the Indianapolis 500 are availableelectronically in the Ball State University Digital Media Repository: http://libx.bsu.edu/.

Gear-O-Gram Magazines:

http://libx.bsu.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/GoGramNews

Satterlee, Ralph J. Indianapolis 500 Photographs:

http://libx.bsu.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/SatterleePh

Related Materials

Related Archival Materials

Materials relating to this collection may be found in the following collections in Archives and SpecialCollections, Ball State University Libraries, Muncie IN:

MSS.178: Warner Gear Division collection

MSS.185: Borg-Warner Corporation Gear O' Gram magazines

P.027: Bill Yohler, Warner Gear Division photographs

P.066: Roger Pelham photographs

POVA.018: Warner Gear executives oversize photographs

POVA.281: Warner Gear basketball team photograph

POVC.013: Bill Yohler, Warner Gear Division photographs

POVC.066: Roger Pelham oversize photographs


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PSC.019: Warner Gear Retirement Group photograph

PSC.160: Warner Gear photograph

SC.050: Warner Gear Corporation and Borg Warner Corporation Gear O' Gram newsletters

SC.092: Warner Gearette: A Warner Gear Division newsletter

SC.469: Roger Pelham Collection of Indianapolis 500 ephemera

SC.506: Warner Gear history

SC.515: Story of the Warner Gear Division of the Borg Warner Corporation for Use in JuniorHigh Schools

V.218: Memories of Roger Pelham: A Tribute to Roger Pelham and Ralph Satterlee video

Controlled Access Headings

Personal Name(s)

• Satterlee, Louise H.• Satterlee, Ralph J.

Subject(s)

• Automobile racing• Automobile supplies industry• Borg-Warner Corporation. Warner Gear Division• Indianapolis Speedway Race• Journalism• Photojournalism


Series 1: Satterlee, Ralph correspondence, manuscripts, and personal paper...

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Collection Inventory

Series 1: Satterlee, Ralph correspondence, manuscripts, and personal papers, 1908-1912, 1929,

1942-1999

Scope and Contents

This series includes correspondence, drawings, diaries, manuscripts, and other material documenting the

life, education and work of Ralph Satterlee and related topics.

Box Folder

Automobile prints, 1908-1912 1 1

Contest Magazine, 1950 Sept. 1 2

Correspondence concerning homemade iron lung, 1949-1950 1 3

Correspondence from Ralph Satterlee, 1970-1972, 1980, 1991-1999 1 4

Correspondence to Ralph Satterlee, 1967-1999 1 5

Diary, 1979/01/01-1980/12/31 1 6

Diary, 1981/01/01-1992/09/15 1 7

Eisenhower, Dwight D. poster, after 1960 1 8


Series 1: Satterlee, Ralph correspondence, manuscripts, and personal paper...

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European currency, 1942-1943 1 9

Golf Madness Began With a Bent Club and a Feather Ball manuscript and

published copy, 1967 July

1 10

Good Enough manuscript, undated 1 11

Homer Festival of Arts and Crafts calendar and newsletter, 1971 1 12

It Happens Every Year on a Day in May correspondence, manuscripts and

photographs, 1966, 1976-1978

1 13

Memorial cards, 1980-1981 1 14

Muncie Central High School alumni mailing list, after 1978, 1999 1 15

Muncie Central High School Class of 1929 reunion programs, 1964, 1979,

1984, 1989

1 16

Muncie Central Magician yearbook, 1929 1 17

Muncie Central vs. Pike basketball program, 1994/11/23 1 18

Nelson, Mary Ellen World War II Generals drawings, 1944 June 1 19

Odle Painting and Degreasing Service brochure, circa 1960s 1 20

Personal Records (Biographical resume), undated 1 21


Series 2: Satterlee, Ralph Indianapolis 500 and racing programs, 1961-1973...

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Ralph Satterlee Photography letterhead, undated 1 22

Riley Jones story manuscript, undated 1 23

So You Want to Stay in Shape manuscript and research material,

1962-1969, 1980

1 24

Squirrel drawing, undated 1 25

Walking Log calendar, 1980 1 26

Series 2: Satterlee, Ralph Indianapolis 500 and racing programs, 1961-1973, 1999

Scope and Contents

This series includes programs, an instructional photography booklet, and event invitation documenting

Ralph Satterlee's involvement with and interest in the Hoosier Hundred race, Indianapolis 500 Festival,

and Indianapolis 500 mile race.

Box Folder

500 Festival souvenir program, 1962 2 1

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines exhibit invitation, 1999 2 2

Hoosier Hundred program, 1968 2 3

How to Photograph Cars from Start to Finish booklet, undated 2 4


Series 3: Satterlee, Raph newspapers and news clippings, 1928, 1940-1941, ...

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Indianapolis 500 program, 1961 2 5












Series 3: Satterlee, Raph newspapers and news clippings, 1928, 1940-1941, 1952-2000

Scope and Contents



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This series includes newspapers and newspaper clippings collected by Ralph Satterlee documenting

reactions to the presidential inauguration and death of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the assassination of John

F. Kennedy and succession of Lyndon B. Johnson, Muncie Central High School basketball, and other

topics.

Box Folder

"Ike and Nixon Take Oaths," Chicago Daily Tribune, 1957/01/27 3 1

"Kennedy Shot-Dies," Chicago Tribune, 1963//11/23 3 2

"Oswald Murdered," Chicago Tribune, 1963//11/25 3 3

"Last Rites for Kennedy," Chicago Tribune, 1963/11/26 3 4

"Report Release of Co-Ed," Chicago Tribune, 1968/12/21 3 5

"Quick Confirmation of Ford Seen Likely," Grit, 1973/10/21 3 6

"Tony Hulman Gave the Speedway A New Look," Indianapolis Star

Sunday Magazine, 1957/05/26

3 7

"Ike Pledges World Peace Efforts But Bars Deals With Aggressors,"

Muncie Evening Press, 1953/01/20

3 8

"President Kennedy Slain; Texas Governor is Shot," Muncie Evening

Press, 1963/11/22

3 9

"Johnson Begins His New Duties; Kennedy Death Saddens Nation,"

Muncie Evening Press, 1963/11/23

3 10



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"Look Out, Moon, Here We Come!," Muncie Evening Press, 1968/12/21 4 1

"Eisenhower Dies Peacefully After Long, Valiant Battle," Muncie Evening

Press, 1969/03/28

4 2

"Peace With Honor, Goal of Ike," Muncie Star, 1953/01/21 4 3

"Ike Rides Nationwide Trend," Muncie Star, 1956/11/07 4 4

"Kennedy Assassinated," Muncie Star, 1963/11/23 4 5

"Mourning America Prepares for Ike's Funeral on Monday," Muncie Star,

1969/03/29

4 6

"Woodbury Wins Recognition as 'All-American Contest College,'"

Woodberries, 1941/12/12

4 7

Basketball newspaper clippings, 1928, 1967-1991 4 8

Delaware County Courthouse newspaper clippings, 1966-1973 4 9

Local Interest newspaper clippings, 1966-2000 4 10

Muncie Central Bearcat Basketball newspaper clippings, 1928, 1952-1997 4 11

Obituary newspaper clippings, 1972-1989 4 12

Pelham, Roger newspaper clipping and correspondence, 1998 4 13



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Prairie Creek Dam newspaper clippings, 1959 4 14

Satterlee, Ralph newspaper clippings, 1940, 1972-1997 4 15

Warner Gear newspaper clippings, 1984 4 16


Scope and Contents

This series includes magazines, manuscripts, and other material documenting Ralph Satterlee's work as

editor of the Gear-O-Gram for the Warner Gear Division of the Borg-Warner Corporation.

Box Folder

Borg-Warner position description, 1968/05/07 5 1

City Under the Big Top manuscript, circa 1962/09/27 5 2

Gear-O-Gram, 1945 Feb. 5 3

Gear-O-Gram, 1969 July 5 4

Gear-O-Gram, 1969 Oct. 5 5

Gear-O-Gram, 1970 July 5 6

Gear-O-Gram, 1970 Sept. 5 7



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Gear-O-Gram, 1970 Dec. 5 8

Gear-O-Gram, 1971 Sept. 5 9

Gear-O-Gram, 1972 June 5 10

Gear-O-Gram article index, 1945-1972 5 11

Gear-O-Gram correspondence, 1969-1972, 1979 5 12

Gear-O-Gram envelopes, undated 5 13

Meet Me in Homer manuscript, circa 1971/09/01 5 14

Warner Gear envelopes, undated 5 15

The Wonderful World of Magic manuscript, circa 1969/10/15 5 16


Scope and Contents

This series includes a scrapbook, sketchbooks, and other material documenting Ralph Satterlee's early

writing career, his interest in automobiles, and the artistic work of Ralph and Louise Satterlee.

OVA.220 Oversized scrapbook, sketchbooks and papers, 1900-1903, 1928-1937



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Who's at the Tiller brochure and drawing, undated

Satterlee, Louise sketchbook, undated

Satterlee, Ralph sketchbook, 1965

The Automobile journal, 1900-1903

Contesting scrapbook, 1928-1937


Scope and Contents

This series includes photographic prints and photographic negatives documenting Ralph Satterlee's

work as a photojournalist for Warner Gear's Gear-O-Gram magazine and his work as a freelance

photographer.

P.065 Photographs, 1900, 1949-1972, 1988

Abbot's Magic Factory, 1969

Abbot's Magic Factory, 1969

Abbots Magic Factory, 1969

Antique auto tour, 1967


Photographs, 1900, 1949-1972, 1988

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Automatic transmission, undated

Ball State University arena construction, 1988

Bliss presses and control panels, undated

Borg-Warner aerial photos, undated

Buildings unidentified, undated

Christmas, 1959

Christmas displays, undated

Corn shocks, 1961

Courthouse statues at Stradling farm, 1968 Feb.

Covered bridge, undated

Drag racing, undated

Doll museum, undated


Photographs, 1900, 1949-1972, 1988

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Gear-O-Gram, 1949- 1965

Gear-O-Gram, undated

Grand opening of new county building, 1969

Homemade iron lung, circa 1950

Homer, Indiana, 1971

Indianapolis 500, 1961


Indianapolis 500 celebrities and personalities, 1964

Indianapolis 500 drivers, 1964

Indianapolis 500 drivers meeting, 1964

Indianapolis 500 fans, 1964

Indianapolis 500 parade, 1964

Indianapolis 500 general photos, 1964

Foyt, A.J. at Indianapolis 500 victory lane, 1964


Photographs, 1900, 1949-1972, 1988

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Clark, Jimmy at Indianapolis 500 victory lane, 1965






Indianapolis 500 hot air balloon, 1966

Hill, Graham at Indianapolis 500 victory lane, 1966






Photographs, 1900, 1949-1972, 1988

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Indianapolis 500 parade, 1967


Foyt, A. J. Indianapolis 500 victory lane, 1967




Indianapolis 500 general photographs, 1968

Under, Bobby at Indianapolis 500 victory lane, 1968





Andretti, Mario at the Indianapolis 500 victory lane, 1969



Photographs, 1900, 1949-1972, 1988

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Unser, Al at the Indianapolis 500 victory lane, 1970





Indianapolis 500 fans, 1971


Unser, Al at the Indianapolis 500 victory lane, 1971

Indianapolis 500 celebrities and personalities. 1972





Photographs, 1900, 1949-1972, 1988

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Donahue, Mark at the Indianapolis 500 victory lane, 1972

Indianapolis 500, undated



Indianapolis 500 color photographs, undated

Kitselman estate-Hazlewood Church, 1971

Muncie Centennial parade, 1965




Muncie central alumni, undated

Muncie Central High, undated

Musical instrument, undated

Delaware County Courthouse, 1969


Photographs, 1900, 1949-1972, 1988

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Delaware County Courthouse cornerstone, 1969

New Harmony, 1965

Delaware County Courthouse reprint, 1900

Delaware County Courthouse, 1966/12/16

Delaware County Courthouse demolition, 1966

Delaware County Courthouse time capsule, undated


Delaware County Courthouse demolition, 1966 Dec.



People identified, undated

Perry Creek Reservoir, 1959

Truman, Harry S. President, undated


Autographed photographs, 1930-1936, predominant undated

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Rockville, Indiana, 1966

Satterlee home interior, undated

Satterlee, Louise, undated

Saterlee, Ralph J. portraits, undated

Spring Mill Park, 1967

Underground Atlanta, undated

Vincennes, Indiana, 1965

White River, undated

Television, undated

Vacation-Germany Valley, undated

Vacation-Virginia Beach, undated

Vacation-Williamsburg, undated

P.065 Autographed photographs, 1930-1936, predominant undated

Horton, Edward E., 1936/01/31


Autographed photographs, 1930-1936, predominant undated

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Oakie, Jack, circa 1930

Rogers, Ginger, undated

Taylor, Robert, undated

Allen, Gracie and George Burns, undated

Rogers, Buddy, undated

Lake, Bret, undated

Laurel, Stan and Oliver Hardy, undated

Cooper, Jackie, undated

Valley, Rudy, undated

Duraute, Schuozzle, undated

Harlow, Jeau, undated

Gable, Clark, undated

Davies, Marion, undated

Baer, Max, 1933/12/15


Oversized photographs, circa 1960s

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Knight, June, undated

Pickford, Mary, undated

Montgomery, Robert, undated

Kelton, Pert, undated

Louis, Ted, undated

Shearer, Norma, undated

Sparks, Ned, undated

Del Rio, Dolores, undated

POVA.084 Oversized photographs, circa 1960s

Delaware County Courthouse, 1960s

Delaware County Courthouse, 1960s

Christmas, undated

Miniatures, undated

Miniatures, undated


Oversized photographs, circa 1960s

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Miniatures, undated

Miniatures, undated

Miniatures, undated

Miniatures, undated

Landscape, undated

Landscape, undated

Landscape, undated

Landscape, undated

Ventriloquist and puppet, undated

Ralph J. Satterlee portrait, undated




Groundhog, undated


Oversized photographs, 1947-1972

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Covered Bridge, undated

Covered Bridge, undated

Bushel of Apples, undated

Indy 500 Crash, 1966

Portrait, undated

Portrait, undated

Musical Instrument, undated

POVB.065 Oversized photographs, 1947-1972

Gear-O-Gram, 1947 February-1952 June

Gear-O-Gram, 1953 January - 1959 February

Gear-O-Gram, 1960 July - 1965 December

Gear-O-Gram, 1966 August - 1972 June




Photograph negatives, circa 1900, 1949-1972, 1988

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Indianapolis 500 photographs, 1961-1969

PN.065 Photograph negatives, circa 1900, 1949-1972, 1988


Scope and Contents

This series includes 16mm films documenting Satterlee family vacations, tourist destinations, and other

topics.

F.013 Vacation highlights film, 1962

F.014 Pacific Paradise, Hawaii film, 1956

F.015 Rainbow Trail and Niagara Falls film, 1952

F.016 One Road to Rome film, 1960

F.017 Clips from Here and There film, undated

F.018 Lands of Blue Water film, undated

F.019 Call of the Canyon film, 1959



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F.020 Florida film, 1953

F.021 Grand Canyon Adventure film, 1948

F.022 Rainbow Trail film, 1947

F.023 Florida film, undated

F.024 Miscellaneous Shorts film, undated

F.025 Scraps film, 1957

Documents

Ralph J. Satterlee papers and photographs MSS · ... 1980-1981 1 14 Muncie Central High School alumni ... Muncie Central High School Class of 1929 ... of Lyndon B. Johnson, Muncie