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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.

Showing 48 results for Thomas, Paul.

ID	90270
Title of Article	Celebrate Paul Thomas, 'Mayor of Main Street' at Jazz Fest
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Paul Thomas
Date	Jun 23, 2023
Page	A1
Subjects	Elkhart Jazz Festival, Thomas, Paul, Lerner Theatre

ID	88409
Title of Article	'City's unofficial historian'
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Paul Thomas
Date	Apr 18, 2023
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Elkhart History

ID	64960
Title of Article	Vibrant People kicks off yearlong celebration
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	January 1, 2019
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Vibrant People of Elkhart County, Thomas, Paul

ID	59623
Title of Article	Nancy Reagan's visit to Elkhart in 1951 remembered by city historian
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Paul Thomas
Date	March 9, 2016
Page	C1
Subjects	Time Was Museum, Thomas, Paul

ID	54454
Title of Article	Time Was museum is all in the family
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	June 16, 2014
Page	A6
Subjects	Time Was Museum, Thomas, Paul, Thomas, Brian

ID	52293
Title of Article	Three honored for dedication to Elkhart Jazz Festival
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm â€“ Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Thomas, Giglio & Myers
Date	June 23, 2013
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Elkhart Jazz Festival, Thomas, Paul, Myers, Terry, Giglio, Rocky

ID	52269
Title of Article	Elkhart's historian recognized as longtime Jazz Fest volunteer
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm â€“ Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Thomas
Date	June 21, 2013
Page	A3, A8
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Elkhart Jazz Festival

ID	52253
Title of Article	Longtime volunteer Paul Thomas honored by jazz fest
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm â€“ Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of Thomas, Myers & Giglio
Date	June 18, 2013
Page	A3, A6
Subjects	Elkhart Jazz Festival, Thomas, Paul, Myers, Terry, Giglio, Rocky

ID	47417
Title of Article	Five questions with the newly minted city historian, Paul Thomas of Elkhart
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Thomas
Date	March 7, 2011
Page	A2
Subjects	Thomas, Paul

ID	47010
Title of Article	Its been a wonderful ride for the Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	January 15, 2011
Page	A3
Subjects	Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association, Thomas, Paul

ID	41929
Title of Article	Easier to get around Elkhart
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of honoree and well-wishers
Date	June 27, 2009
Page	A3
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Paul Thomas Drive, Main Street, Elkhart, Signs, Road

ID	44130
Title of Article	Preserving precious memories digitally
Notes	Copy owned by EPL - DVDED 977.281 E43i
Source	the PAPER
Location	Elkhart City History File
Picture Caption	Photo of App
Date	June 23, 2009
History #	1669
Subjects	Elkhart Historic and Cultural Preservation Commission, App, Larry, Thomas, Paul

ID	40559
Title of Article	Historian believes in local economy
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of historic businesses
Date	February 28, 2009
Page	Business & Industry, p. 19
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Manufacturing Industries, Economy

ID	39331
Title of Article	This time, time will tell
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of organizers
Date	September 27, 2008
Page	A1
Subjects	Elkhart City Parks & Recreation, Time Capsules, Thomas, Paul

ID	13315
Title of Article	'Mayor of Main Street' honored
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Thomas
Date	May 20, 2005
Page	A7
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Main Street, Elkhart

ID	7840
Title of Article	Stepping out
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo
Date	March 9, 2004
Page	A1
Subjects	Pauley, Jane, Thomas, Brian, Thomas, Paul, Downtown Elkhart

ID	1196
Title of Article	Time for Thomas
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Thomas
Date	April 11, 2002
Page	Page A3
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Book of Golden Deeds Award

ID	26547
Title of Article	New look for old store.
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo and artist's drawing
Date	September 15, 1999
Page	C1
Subjects	Thomas, Paul

ID	88390
Title of Article	Thomas given state's highest award
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Paul Thomas
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Dec 07, 1998
Subjects	Thomas, Paul D. Sr., Thomas, Paul, Sagamore of the Wabash Award, Awards

ID	26546
Title of Article	Paul Thomas measures feet for fit.
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo
Date	April 17, 1997
Page	3 special section
Subjects	Thomas, Paul

ID	14973
Title of Article	New jobs program targets Elkhart's disadvantaged
Notes	Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association envelope
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	April 12, 1996
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Page	B3
Subjects	Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association, Association for the Disabled of Elkhart County (ADEC), Employment, Thomas, Paul

ID	26545
Title of Article	A special elixir.
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	November 19, 1995
Page	A1
Subjects	Thomas, Paul

ID	26544
Title of Article	Five generations and a century on Strong.
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	September 25, 1994
Page	A2
Subjects	Thomas, Paul

ID	26543
Title of Article	Lions site Thomas citizen of the year.
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Paul Thomas
Date	May 21, 1992
Page	B1
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Elkhart Lions Club, Awards

ID	26542
Title of Article	A 'touchable' museum: Downtown display of history grows in popularity
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Paul D. Thomas; interior of museum
Date	March 1, 1992
Page	A1, A8
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Time Was Museum, Museums, Elkhart History

ID	26541
Title of Article	Bricks bulge tumble from downtown building.
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo
Date	February 19, 1992
Page	B1
Subjects	Thomas, Paul

ID	88418
Title of Article	Neighborhoods hold their future
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Sep 20, 1991
Subjects	Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association, Development, Community, Thomas, Paul, Politics and Government

ID	26540
Title of Article	Elkhartan are planning a model development.
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo
Date	June 28, 1990
Page	B1
Subjects	Thomas, Paul

ID	78830
Title of Article	Museum strictly downtown - as is and was
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Paul D. Thomas; Betty Thomas; interior of
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Jun 11, 1988
Page	A4
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Museums, Time Was Museum

ID	26539
Title of Article	Museum stricly downtown--as is and was.
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos
Date	June 4, 1988
Page	A4
Subjects	Thomas, Paul

ID	78829
Title of Article	'87 Reviewed Miller murder, fire fatalities mar the year
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	William P. Miller; Paul Thomas
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Dec 27, 1987
Page	B1, B10
Subjects	Miller, William P., Crime, Thomas, Paul D. Sr., Fires

ID	13126
Title of Article	Downtown: There'll be some changes made
Notes	Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association envelope
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Mary Strong, Michael Smith, Janet Myers
Date	February 21, 1987
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Page	A4
Subjects	Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association, Business and Economic Development, Tea Room, Thomas, Paul

ID	26538
Title of Article	The Duchess: 7A and a perfect lady
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Paul D. Thomas
Date	April 26, 1986
Page	A1
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Paul Thomas Shoes

ID	14957
Title of Article	Thomas heads UEA panel
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Paul D. Thomas
Date	March 14, 1986
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Page	B2
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association, Benham West, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission

ID	26537
Title of Article	Thomas heads UEA panel.
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo
Date	March 14, 1986
Page	B2
Subjects	Thomas, Paul

ID	26548
Title of Article	Obituary
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo
Date	August 3, 1981
Page	20
Subjects	Thomas, Paul D. Sr., Thomas, Paul

ID	78835
Title of Article	Main Street A Concern Of Thomas
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	May 03, 1975
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Main Street, Elkhart, Parking Meters, Sidewalks

ID	78832
Title of Article	Sewage Plant Priority Item For Thomas
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Apr 30, 1975
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Sewage Disposal Plant, Sewer System

ID	78833
Title of Article	Merit System Favored By Thomas
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Apr 29, 1975
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Politics and Government, Elkhart City Employees

ID	78837
Title of Article	Thomas Pledges Open Office
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Apr 04, 1975
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Political Campaigns, Political Parties, Politics and Government

ID	78838
Title of Article	Paul Thomas Is Candidate
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Paul D. Thomas
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Jan 27, 1975
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Political Campaigns, Politics and Government

ID	78841
Title of Article	Thomas Hits 'Credulity' Of Hayes
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Oct 15, 1971
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Hayes, Daniel E. (mayor), Political Campaigns, Politicians

ID	78836
Title of Article	NEW DEA OFFICERS
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Fred Thomas; Jim Ryan; Paul Thomas Jr.; Eleanor Kile
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	May 29, 1969
Subjects	Downtown Elkhart Association, Inc., Thomas, Paul

ID	78834
Title of Article	Paul D. Thomas Article
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Paul D. Thomas
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Jul 26, 1968
Subjects	Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Thomas, Paul, Parks, Vandalism

ID	78840
Title of Article	Councilman Questions Street Parking Ban
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Jan 16, 1968
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Ordinance Violation Bureau, Parking, Snow Removal

ID	78828
Title of Article	Paul Thomas Article
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Dec 08, 1944
Subjects	Thomas, Paul, Thomas, Paul D. Sr., Universities & Colleges, Indiana University

ID	46623
Title of Article	The graduating class of Elkhart High School.
Notes	R Elk 917.728 F62r v. 3; students
Source	Flitcraft Scrapbook
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo 3
Date	January 1, 1918
Page	26
Subjects	Elkhart High School, Frye, Smith, Thomas, Paul D. Sr.

ID	73304
Title of Article	Midway Motor Lodge Grand Opening
Notes	https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/1460/rec/1
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Elkhart Truth Collection
Picture Caption	(Center) Mayor Eleanor Kesim, (Far Left to Right)Tom Dusthimer, Paul Thomas, (Far Right) Bill Miller
Date	No date given
Subjects	Midway Motor Lodge, Kesim, Eleanor, Dusthimer, Thomas L., Thomas, Paul