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The Sagamore of the Wabash is an honorary award in the state of Indiana . It is given by the Governor of Indiana under their own criteria, and there is no official record kept of all previous recipients.[ 1]
The award was first created by Governor Ralph F. Gates to compete with the Kentucky Colonel title, with the first two Sagamores being Robert A. Taft and Simeon Willis . The title was later given to those who had contributed to Indiana life: several recipients have been associated with Indiana University (IU), with former president Herman B Wells receiving the award six times. Other recipients have included astronauts (Gus Grissom ), athletes (Michael Brinegar , Ray LeBlanc ), comedians (David Letterman ), musicians (Willie Nelson ), and presidents (George H. W. Bush ).
At least one fictional character has been the recipient of an award, being Garfield (creator Jim Davis received an award four years prior).
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^ "Olympian LeBlanc Is Called Up by Blackhawks" . The Los Angeles Times . March 10, 1992. p. C10. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021 .
^ "Professor honored as Sagamore of the Wabash" . Journal and Courier . September 6, 1990. p. 11. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021 .
^ "Merle H. Miller, prominent attorney" . The Indianapolis Star . January 9, 1997. p. 46. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021 .
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^ "Civil Defense Chief Named a Sagamore" . The Star Press . December 21, 1990. p. 28. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021 .
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^ Koch, Gail (September 8, 2007). "Letterman" . The Star Press . p. 2. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021 .
^ "Nass is named Sagamore of Wabash" . The Herald . December 22, 2006. p. 11. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021 .
^ "IU's Ostrom awarded Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Daniels" . newsinfo.iu.edu . December 22, 2009. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2021 .
^ "Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Receive Sagamore of the Wabash" . Retrieved 2024-01-23 .
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^ Pete, Joseph S. (February 11, 2021). "Babcock receives high honor" . The Times . p. A9. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021 .
^ Watson, Deanna (February 17, 2021). "Ex-J&C newsman Dave Bangert awarded Sagamore" . Journal and Courier . p. A4. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021 .
^ Schultz, Ted (October 18, 2021). "Brinegar presented with Sagamore of the Wabash award" . The Republic . p. B1. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021 .
^ Pete, Joseph S. (October 14, 2021). "Birder and author wins Sagamore of the Wabash" . The Times . p. C2. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021 .
^ Woods, Aubrey (September 21, 2021). "Davisson dies after battle with cancer" . The Tribune . p. A1. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021 .
^ Troup, Margaret (August 14, 2021). "Hallberg given Sagamore of the Wabash for work in diabetes research" . Journal and Courier . p. A4. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021 .
^ Staff Reports (2017-12-24). "Jennings woman given award for helping elderly, children" . The Republic News . Retrieved 2023-11-07 .
^ "Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb Awards Tom Jones as a Sagamore of the Wabash at Annual Silent Night Game" . www.taylor.edu . December 13, 2021. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2021 .
^ Emery, Mike (April 7, 2021). "Reid chief presented the Sagamore of the Wabash" . Palladium-Item . p. A1. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021 .
^ "University Library Dean David Lewis designated Sagamore of the Wabash" . News at IU . April 4, 2018. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2021 .
^ "Laurie Burns McRobbie Awarded Prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash" . Center of Excellence for Women & Technology . November 15, 2021. Archived from the original on November 16, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2021 .
^ Euvino, Steve (September 26, 2021). "Schilling honored with Sagamore at St. John Oktoberfest" . The Times . p. A2. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021 .
^ Ross, Doug (March 17, 2021). "Caring Place advocate given Sagamore kudos" . The Times . p. A3. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021 .
^ "Sister Lenore Schwartz of Lafayette named Sagamore of the Wabash" . Journal and Courier . May 30, 2021. p. A2. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021 .
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^ "PNW Clinical Associate Professor Shontrai D. Irving awarded Sagamore of the Wabash" . Purdue University Northwest . June 29, 2022. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022 .
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^ Mayor Steve Collier Awarded Sagamore Wabash
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^ "Indiana's oldest state employee receives Sagamore of the Wabash" . Fox 59 . 2016-12-22. Retrieved 2024-03-28 .
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