elkhart history Archives

A dark winter filled with anguish, uncertainty … and hope

At Christmastime in the midst of a different dark winter, Elkhart already had lost far too many souls.  The weather was unseasonably warm. Main Street had no snow, but it […]

A legendary Elkhart figure delivered inspiration to Norman Vincent Peale

(Elkhart Public Library proudly supports “Legends of Michiana: The Martin Family” on WNIT-TV.) One of the most influential authors of the 20th Century, Norman Vincent Peale instructed generations to believe […]
Elkhart Truth 1995 mayoral debate coverage

A controversial incumbent. Voters on edge. Contested election results.

The 1995 election was intense. And the campaign did not end on Election Night.

Help us get the complete story of Elkhart’s high schools

We’re feeling nostalgic with the comeback of Elkhart High School this fall. We want to shore up our collection of school yearbooks and create a digital collection to better preserve these pieces of local history.

Elkhart History – Kelby Love

For Black History Month, Elkhart Public Library is highlighting great individuals who have called Elkhart, Indiana, home. In this piece, we’re remembering Kelby Love, a gifted painter renown for his […]