J. Roberts Dailey papers and photographs MSS.154 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit January 05, 2016 Describing Archives: A Content Standard Ball State University Archives and Special Collections Alexander M. Bracken Library 2000 W. University Avenue Muncie, Indiana, 47306 765-285-5078 libarchives@bsu.edu
Table of Contents Summary Information... 3 Biographical Note... 4 Scope and Contents... 5 Arrangement...5 Administrative Information...6 Related Materials... 7 Controlled Access Headings...7 Collection Inventory... 9 Series 1: J. Roberts Dailey papers, 1949-1992... 9 Series 2: J. Roberts Dailey oversized materials, 1980-1984...17 Series 3: J. Roberts Dailey photographs, 1949-1951...18 Series 4: J. Roberts Dailey negatives, undated... 18 Series 5: J. Roberts Dailey oversized photographs, undated... 18 Series 6: J. Roberts Dailey slide, undated... 18 - Page 2 -
Summary Information Repository Ball State University Archives and Special Collections Title J. Roberts Dailey papers and photographs Date 1949-1992 Extent 3.9 Cubic feet 4 boxes, 1 oversize folder, 1 oversize photographs folder, 1 slide, 1 negative Language English Preferred Citation J. Roberts Dailey papers and photographs, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries - Page 3 -
Biographical Note J. Roberts Dailey was born June 22, 1919 in Riley, Indiana. After graduating from Riley High School in 1937, Dailey entered Indiana State Teachers College (now Indiana State University) where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1941. He entered the U.S. Army in September 1941 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant a few months later, after attending officer candidate school. In April 1946, following his discharge from the Army at the rank of captain, Dailey settled in Muncie to become manager of The Bender Company, a local real estate brokerage. He played an active role in the civic and social activities of Muncie, and became a prominent figure in various organizations including AMVETS, the American Legion, the Muncie Insurance Board, the Reserve Officers Association, and the Muncie Board of Realtors. Dailey was active in politics in high school and college, and quickly became involved in Muncie's political scene. In 1951, Dailey switched his party affiliation from Democratic to Republican and worked on Joe Barclay's successful mayoral campaign. In January 1952, Dailey was elected to fill Barclay's unexpired term on the Delaware County Council. At 32, Dailey was one of the youngest people elected to the council. After his term expired in 1955, Dailey remained active in local Republican politics, serving as precinct chairman (1958-1978) and Delaware County Republican Finance Chairman (1963-1978). In addition, he also attended every state Republican convention between 1954 and 1980. In 1976, Dailey defeated Democrat Richard Mark Hays to become the 37th district's representative in the Indiana House of Representatives. He won reelection in 1978. Between 1977 and 1980, Dailey served on the School Finance Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee. He also served on the Governmental Reorganization Committee (1977-1978); the Sunset Committee (1978-1980); and the Cities and Towns Committee (Ranking Member, 1979-1980). In 1980, after winning election for his third House term, Dailey successfully ran for Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives. He defeated E. Henry Lamkin on the second ballot. Dailey's victory was impressive not only because of his relative lack of political seniority, but also because he defeated the man generally considered the heir apparent of former Speaker Kermit Burrous (Goshen News, Nov. 8, 1980). Dailey's years as Speaker were marked by his strong leadership. Dailey focused his efforts at limiting government spending and reducing taxes. Two issues in particular marked Dailey's tenure as Speaker. In 1983, Dailey led a successful campaign to defeat a resolution to institute a statewide lottery. Dailey originally stated he would refuse to hand down the bill to a floor vote, but relented after widespread protest (Indianapolis Star, Feb. 14, 1983). The bill eventually died in committee. A year later, Dailey refused to hand the same legislation down for a vote, effectively killing the measure until 1986 (Anderson Bulletin, Feb. 2, 1984). A second important issue during Dailey's tenure regarded a multi-county banking bill. Dailey led efforts in 1984 to defeat legislation that would allow banking across Indiana county lines. Dailey opposed the bill despite strong support from Republican Governor Robert D. Orr and Republican Lieutenant Governor John M. Mutz. He maintained that the legislation would undermine the ability of small businessmen and - Page 4 -
individuals to obtain credit because of the possibility of many small, local banks being absorbed by larger statewide institutions. The bill was soundly defeated by a vote of 62-38. Dailey's positions allowed to him provide many benefits for his constituents in Muncie and East Central Indiana. During Dailey's years in office, state funding for Ball State University more than doubled, and a four-lane expansion of Indiana 332 was completed. Dailey was also influential in initiating legislation for what eventually became the Indiana Academy of Sciences and Humanities. In 1986, however, Dailey's political fortunes dramatically changed. Dailey's opposition to the lottery bill earned him some enemies within the state. Dailey also made enemies while exerting control over legislation that reached the house floor for votes. In addition, his opponent in the 1986 election, Democrat Marc Carmichael received strong support and funding from the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA), which was angry with Dailey's efforts to limit state spending in education. In the November election Dailey was soundly defeated, losing to Carmichael who captured 59% of the vote. After political defeat in 1986, Dailey concentrated his energies on Allardt, Dailey and Canan Realtors, his real estate business in Lunsford. In 1988, he published Mr. Speaker, which detailed his six sessions in the Indiana state legislature. Dailey remained an active part of the community as a member of many organizations. In 1992, Dailey, along with state representative Hurley Goodall and former state representative Patrick J. Kiely, were honored by Ball State University with the President's Medal for Distinction for their efforts in advancing Ball State University. Along with his business and other activities, Dailey was an avid golfer. He was also an accomplished amateur gourmet chef and was featured several times in local news stories with his wife Anita. Scope and Contents This collection includes campaign materials, correspondence, speeches, newspaper clippings, state election board reports, items from President Reagan's 1982 visit to the Indiana General Assembly, photographs, and other materials from J. Roberts Dailey in Indiana ranging from 1949 to 1992 regarding his political career as a legislator and speaker in the Indiana House of Representatives. Arrangement Arranged in the following series: Series 1: J. Roberts Dailey papers, 1949-1992 - Page 5 -
Series 2: J. Roberts Dailey oversized materials, 1980-1984 Series 3: J. Roberts Dailey photographs, 1949-1951 Series 4: J. Roberts Dailey negatives, undated Series 5: J. Roberts Dailey oversized photographs, undated Series 6: J. Roberts Dailey slide, undated 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 State University Libraries, Muncie, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Archives and Special Collections. Custodial History This collection was received by Archives and Special Collections as a donation from J. Roberts Dailey 1995/06/14. Accruals No further additions are expected. Processing Information EAD finding aid created 2012/05/21 by Lisa Barney. EAD finding aid revised 2012/06/28 by Bethany Fiechter. EAD finding aid revised 2016/01/05 by Lindsey M. Vesperry. - Page 6 -
Related Materials Separated Materials J. Roberts Daily, Ball State University Weightlifting Club records were housed in RG.00.07.02. These separated materials were processed and are restricted. For more information contact Archives and Special Collections staff. Controlled Access Headings Genre(s) Correspondence Documents Photographs Geographic Name(s) Delaware County (Ind.) Delaware County (Ind.)--History--20th century--sources Muncie (Ind.) Muncie (Ind.)--History--20th century--sources Personal Name(s) Dailey, J. Roberts, 1919- Subject(s) Politicians Politics and government - Page 7 -
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Series 1: J. Roberts Dailey papers, 1949-1992 Collection Inventory Series 1: J. Roberts Dailey papers, 1949-1992 Box Folder Ball State University President's Medal of Distinction letter and articles, 1992 1 1 Banking legislation remarks, statements, and correspondence, 1984 1 2 Biographical data, 1980, 1985 1 3 Mr. Speaker draft and letter, 1987 1 4 Mr. Speaker draft (folder 1 of 2), 1988 1 5 Mr. Speaker draft (folder 2 of 2), 1988 1 6 Mr Speaker prologue draft, 1988 1 7 Burris/Indiana Academy correspondence and resolution, 1984 1 8 Campaign Contributions and Honorariums correspondence and records, 1976-1986 1 9 Campaign Contributions correspondence and records, 1984-1986 1 10 - Page 9 -
Series 1: J. Roberts Dailey papers, 1949-1992 Campaign correspondence, contact lists, and other materials, 1977-1984 1 11 Campaign correspondence, contact lists, and other materials (folder 1 of 2), 1986 1 12 Campaign correspondence, contact lists, and other materials (folder 2 of 2), 1986 1 13 Carmichael, Marc Campaign correspondence, expense reports, and other materials, 1986 1 14 Caucus correspondence, committee appointment list, and other materials, 1983-1985 1 15 Friends of Indiana Libraries membership certificate, 1985/01/17 1 16 Governor's award, 1983/12/02 1 17 Member of the 100th General Assembly certificate, 1977 1 18 Member of the 101st General Assembly certificate, 1979 1 19 Member of the 102nd General Assembly certificate, 1981 1 20 Member of the 103rd General Assembly certificate, 1983 1 21 Member of the 104th General Assembly certificate, 1985 1 22 - Page 10 -
Series 1: J. Roberts Dailey papers, 1949-1992 Muncie Board of Realtors Private Property Week Program outstanding service certificate, 1984 1 23 Real Estate Broker (State of Indiana) certificate, 1984/11/29 1 24 Committee on Renovation of House Chambers minutes, 1983/10/04 1 25 Correspondence, legislative, 1986 Jan. 1 26 Correspondence, legislative, 1986 Feb. 1 27 Correspondence, Mr. Speaker book, 1989 1 28 Correspondence and related materials, 1980-1982 1 29 Correspondence and related materials, 1983 1 30 Correspondence and related materials, 1984 1 31 Correspondence and related materials, 1985 Jan. 1 32 Correspondence and related materials, 1985 Feb. 1 33 Correspondence and related materials, 1985 Mar. 2 1 Correspondence and related materials, 1985 Apr.-May 2 2 - Page 11 -
Series 1: J. Roberts Dailey papers, 1949-1992 Correspondence and related materials, 1985 June-Dec. 2 3 Correspondence and related materials, 1986 2 4 Correspondence and related materials, 1987-1989 2 5 Courts correspondence, reports, and other materials, 1981-1983 2 6 District statistics and maps, 1980 2 7 District statistics and maps, 1980-1985 2 8 Economic Interests and Campaign Contributions statement, 1983 2 9 Economic Interests and Campaign Contributions statement, 1984 2 10 Economic Interests and Campaign Contributions statement, 1985 2 11 Education correspondence, reports, and news articles, 1981-1987 2 12 Grand Old Party (GOP) financing lists, undated 2 13 Grand Jury articles and correspondence, 1983-1984 2 14 House Concurrent Resolution No. 60, 1982 2 15 House Expenses and Salaries reports, 1977-1986 2 16 - Page 12 -
Series 1: J. Roberts Dailey papers, 1949-1992 House of Representatives (Indiana) Newsletter mailing list, undated 2 17 Judicial Nominating Commission correspondence and reports, 1985 2 18 Legislation, House resolution, 1988 2 19 Legislation list, undated 2 20 Legislators' Occupations list, 1985 2 21 Miscellaneous lists, circa 1987-1989 2 22 Banking newspaper clippings, 1984 2 23 Dailey, J. Roberts newspaper clippings, undated 2 24 Education newspaper clippings, 1981-1987 2 25 Lottery newspaper clippings, 1983-1986 2 26 Political newspaper clippings, 1949-1981 2 27 Political newspaper clippings, 1982-1987 2 28 Political newspaper clippings, undated 2 29 Page requests, 1977-1978 2 30 - Page 13 -
Series 1: J. Roberts Dailey papers, 1949-1992 Page requests, 1981-1982 2 31 Page requests, 1985 2 32 Page requests, 1985-1986 2 33 Politics correspondence, articles, and other materials, 1985-1987 2 34 Polling reports and correspondence, circa 1978-1982 2 35 Prairie Creek Reservoir reports, agreement, and other materials, 1982 2 36 President Reagan's Address to the Indiana State Legislature address text and related correspondence, 1982 2 37 Presidential Inauguration materials (folder 1 of 2), 1985/01/21 2 38 Presidential Inauguration materials (folder 2 of 2), 1985/01/21 2 39 Programs, miscellaneous events, 1982-1985 2 40 Indiana State Government Guide. Indianapolis: Indiana General Assembly and the Indiana Department of Commerce, undated. 2 41 The Indiana Trooper. Indianapolis: Indiana State Police Alliance, Inc., June 1982. 2 42 The Newt newspaper, undated 2 43 - Page 14 -
Series 1: J. Roberts Dailey papers, 1949-1992 Prime Years 2, no. 1 (January 1991). 2 44 The State House: 1888 to Present. Indianapolis: Indiana Department of Commerce, undated. 2 45 State Legislatures 12, no. 6 (July 1986). 2 46 Recommendation letters, 1981-1983 3 1 Recommendation letters, 1984 3 2 Recommendation letters, 1985 3 3 Recommendation letters, 1986 3 4 Employees, House of Representatives rosters, 1981-1987 3 5 Indiana Government Assembly members roster, 1981-1982, 1989-1990 3 6 Indiana House of Representatives rosters, 1982-1986 3 7 Indiana State Senators rosters, 1988-1989 3 8 Lobbyists rosters, undated 3 9 "Salute '79" Legislative Weekend flyer, 1979 3 10 - Page 15 -
Series 1: J. Roberts Dailey papers, 1949-1992 Speaker's Legislation correspondence, articles, and other materials, 1982-1985 3 11 Speaker's Legislative Dinner Party at Union Station correspondence and lists, 1986 3 12 Speaker's Trip to Europe correspondence, agendas, and other materials, 1986 3 13 Speeches, 1978-1986 3 14 Speeches, undated 3 15 Standing Committees lists, 1981-1990 3 16 State Election Board instruction manuals, 1984, 1988 3 17 State Election Board reports, 1976 3 18 State Election Board reports, 1978 3 19 State Election Board reports, 1979 3 20 State Election Board reports, 1980 3 21 State Election Board reports, 1981 3 22 State Election Board reports, 1982 3 23 - Page 16 -
Series 2: J. Roberts Dailey oversized materials, 1980-1984 State Election Board reports, 1983 3 24 State Election Board reports, 1984 3 25 State Election Board reports, 1985 3 26 State Election Board reports, 1986 3 27 State Election Board reports, 1987 3 28 State Election Board reports, 1988 3 29 State Election Board reports, 1989 3 30 Taiwan Delegation Visit correspondence, 1980, 1983 3 31 Taiwan Visit program, correspondence, and other materials, 1982 3 32 Topics for Radio Interview with the Speaker list and background materials, circa 1983 3 33 Travel vouchers and reimbursement correspondence, 1981-1986 3 34 Miscellaneous political memorabilia, circa 1976-1985 3 35 OVA.060 Series 2: J. Roberts Dailey oversized materials, 1980-1984 - Page 17 -
Series 3: J. Roberts Dailey photographs, 1949-1951 P.052 Series 3: J. Roberts Dailey photographs, 1949-1951 PN.052 Series 4: J. Roberts Dailey negatives, undated POVA.042 Series 5: J. Roberts Dailey oversized photographs, undated S.012 Series 6: J. Roberts Dailey slide, undated - Page 18 -