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Items associated with name 'Ohio.'
American Protective Association Manual
by American Protective Association (1894)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This manual contains the "principles and objects" of the American Protective Association and was published in Toledo, Ohio in 1894. The association was an anti-Catholic secret society established in 1887 and pushed for the perpetual separation of church and state.
Arthur Meyring Family Films
by Meyring, Arthur (1945)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These three 8mm films (two color, one black and white) were recorded in 1945 while Arthur Meyring's family from Dayton, Ohio was on vacation in Florida. The family went deep sea fishing out of the Miami Yacht Basin fishing club and went swimming at a hotel pool.
Cadiz Library Society Ledger and William Hogg and Peter Vandolah Day Book (Cadiz, Ohio)
by Hogg, William; Vandolah, Peter (1817 – 1818)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This ledger was maintained in Cadiz, Ohio by William Hogg and Peter Vandolah between 1817 and 1818. It documents the membership and finances of the Cadiz Library Society, as well as the daily transactions of goods sold by the two men.
Diaries of Eleanor Meyer Hyde
by Hyde, Eleanor Meyer (1905 – 1906)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The two diaries were written in 1905 and 1906 by Eleanor Meyer Hyde. Eleanor’s entries consist of her daily activities and social life with her husband, Elbert “Bert” Hyde in Washington, D.C.
Diaries of Traveling Preacher Thomas Davies
by Davies, Thomas W. (1851 – 1879)
6 folders (0.25 linear feet)
The Diaries of Traveling Preacher Thomas Davies document the life and profession of Thomas W. Davies from 1851 to 1879. The collection consists of five journals and a group of loose papers. Within the journals, Davies describes his early life, how he became a preacher, his travels from Minersville, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia to Ohio, some of his sermons, donations from his parishioners, being run out of town after an accusation that he was an impostor, and surviving typhoid fever along with other daily encounters. Davies switches between writing in English and Welsh.
Diary of a New York Traveler
by Unknown (1934 – 1937)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This travel journal describes the author's travels from New York to Florida, Wyoming, and Ohio between 1934 and 1937.
Diary of Elmus Carmony (1)
by Carmony, Elmus (1907)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Elmus Carmony includes daily entries by the Lytle, Ohio school teacher in 1907. In the summer of 1907, Carmony travelled to Boston, Washington, D.C., and attended the Jamestown Exposition at Norfolk, Virginia
Diary of Elmus Carmony (2)
by Carmony, Elmus (1909)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Elmus Carmony includes daily entries by the Lytle, Ohio school teacher in 1909. At the time, Carmony was attending college at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Diary of Evelyn Garwood
by Garwood, Evelyn (1929 – 1932)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written between 1929 and 1932 by Evelyn Garwood, a freshman at Hiram College in Ohio. While she frequently attended church, she also wrote about smoking, drinking, swearing, and chasing after the love of men. She wrote in detail about her personal life, but also mentioned current events such as riots in Miller, Randolph Churchill speaking at the school, and the Red Bud Cottage burning to the ground. Garwood and her friend became involved with married men, which ended when her friend became pregnant and sought an abortion.
Diary of Lowell Green
by Green, Lowell (1942)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Lowell Green was written in 1942 by a 16-year-old from Findlay, Ohio. The diary describes Green’s complicated family life, work, and schooling. Green was a devoted Lutheran and his diary covers his involvement in church activities.
Diary of Marion Gerow
by Gerow, Marion (1935)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written in Cleveland, Ohio by 21 year old Marion Gerow in 1935. Gerow lived with her parents and attended college, where she had a particular interest in literature. She frequently discussed her boyfriend, Art, who she planned on marrying when he established himself in business. Gerow's daily activities included classes, visiting friends, sorority events, road trips, and reading book or viewing films and plays. During the time of the diary, she graduated college in June, worked at the Ohio Bell Telephone Company for a brief period afterwards, and eventually began graduate courses in English and literature. She also commented on world affairs such as the lunar eclipse on July 15, the fatal plane crash of Will Rogers and Wiley Post on August 16, the September 24 boxing match between Max Baer and Joe Louis, and an earthquake on November 1.
Diary of Ohio Man
by Unknown (1867)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was recorded in 1867 by an unnamed man in Ohio. The author, who was 18 years old, attended school and worked on a farm. His daily activities included hunting and fishing, as well as playing the fiddle. On April 1, the author recorded his thoughts after voting for the first time. Entries are sporadic and begin on February 1.
English Notebook of Freda Breymaier
by Breymaier, Freda (circa 1919)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This circa 1919 high school English class notebook was written by Freda Breymaier of Fort Recovery, Ohio.
Gladys McVay Skinner Collection
by Skinner, Charles Edward; Skinner, Gladys McVay (1886 – 1929)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This collection is primarily correspondence, with a few postcards and invitations, between Gladys McVay and Charles Edward Skinner from 1886 to 1929, with the majority of letters from 1886 to 1902. The collection also includes letters from C.E. Skinner's parents and brothers as well as letters to and from Gladys McVay's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace W. McVay, and letters from Gladys' sister, Pearl MacVay. Beginning in 1886 the letters chronicle daily life, education, social and work life throughout McVay's and Skinner's college years, marriage and raising their family.
Hodgman Family Journals
by Hodgman, Helena L. Hauserman; Hodgman, Kendrick Kane (1875 – 1932)
2 boxes (1 linear feet)
The Hodgman Family Journals document the lives of Hellena (Hellen) Hauserman and Kendrick Hodgman from 1875 to 1932 in sixteen journals. Two of the journals are written by Hellen in 1875 and 1876 prior to her marriage to Kendrick and describe her daily activities on her family's farm in Parma, Ohio. Thirteen of the journals are written by Kendrick, from 1891 and 1919-1932, about his daily activities in Ohio. The last journal's author is unknown but chronicles the Hodgman family's history from 1875 to 1932.
Holladay Family Ledger (Cleveland, Ohio)
by Holladay, Martha; Holladay, S.W. (1843 – 1850)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This ledger was maintained by the Holladay family of Cleveland, Ohio from 1843 to 1850, beginning with Martha and later on S.W. While Martha kept records of individuals boarding and purchasing goods from 1843 to 1845, S.W. kept records of legal transactions from 1847 to 1850.
James Grossman Letters
by Grossman, James (1910 – 1970)
5 boxes (2.5 linear feet)
The James Grossman Letters consist of correspondence between the Navy sailor James Grossman and his parents, Ray and Myrtle, who lived in Alliance, Ohio. While most of the approximately 500 letters are dated between 1956 and 1957 when Grossman was aboard the USS Samuel B. Roberts (DD-823), there are letters written by Ray and Myrtle that date as early as 1910 and as late as 1970. Grossman wrote extensively about his service aboard the destroyer as it went to South America, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East via the Suez Canal (it was the last warship to pass through the canal before the Suez Crisis in 1956.) Additionally, Grossman and his parents wrote frequently about the farm back in Ohio and sent hometown newspapers. Also included are two photos of Grossman (December 1956 and March 1957), military ephemera, and handwritten notes about the family's history and miscellaneous drawings.
Katherine Yocum Collection
by Yocum, Katherine (1922 – 1938)
2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)
This collection consists of personal correspondence of Katherine Yocum from 1922-1938. Most of the correspondence was between Yocum and Nelson Burns. The letters begin when Yocum and Burns were freshmen at Bethany College, West Virginia and follow their, often tumultuous, relationship over the next four years. Many of the letters are addressed to Yocum at her parent's house in Steubenville, Ohio and follow Burns' work and school career through Ohio, Indiana and Iowa. The letters contain details of 1920's University life, family and work through their courtship, engagement and eventual breakup. While the bulk of the collection is letters to Katherine Yocum from Nelson Burns, it also contains some of Yocum's responses as well as letters to and from Yocum's parents and brothers, Floyd and Julian, as well as letters to Yocum from Bob Salmon.
Minutes of the Amelia Woman's Club (Amelia, Ohio)
by Amelia Women's Club (1903 – 1904)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Minutes of the Amelia Woman's Club, recorded between 1903 and 1904 in Amelia, Ohio, document the meetings of the organization. The minutes contain the names of the club's members, the activities of the organization, interactions with other woman's clubs, and upcoming programs sponsored by members of the organization.
N. N. Club Minutes and Diary of an Unknown Woman
by N.N. Club (1865, 1875)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The first half of this ledger contains the minutes for the N.N. Club in the year 1865. This portion lists details about the club, such as members, location of meetings, and what occurred during the meetings. N.N. Club meetings typically included singing, playing marbles, and other activities. The second half of the ledger contains the diary of an unknown individual who wrote the events of their daily life in 1875. The latter half of the diary includes entries about the 1875 World Fair in Cincinnati, Ohio and two unrelated newspaper clippings.
Notebooks of Freda Breymaier
by Breymaier, Freda (1918 – 1919)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These two high school class notebooks were written in 1918 and 1918 by Freda Breymaier of Fort Recovery, Ohio. The first notebook, which has patriotic imagery on its cover, was used in her science laboratory class. The second notebook was used for geography class.
Record Book for School District No. 12, Union Township, Fayette County, Ohio
by Henkle, E. (1850 – 1871)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Record Book for School District No. 12, Union Township, Fayette County, Ohio dates between 1850 and 1871. The minutes detail officer elections, the building of a school house (cost specified), erection of a plank fence around the schoolyard, the amount of taxes levied per tax-payer and voluntary subscriptions received "for school purposes." The record also specifies the number of scholars during each quarter (boys outnumbered girls 2:1), average daily attendance, teacher salaries, firewood purchases, diverse repairs to the building, and the acquisition of a pump.
Record of Kenyon College's Class of 1863
by Searight, James A. (1859 – 1860)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Record of Kenyon College's Class of 1863 describes the events of 1859, the freshman year of the Class of 1863. Mainly written by James A. Searight, who titled the class history "Historical Incidents connected with the Class of 763: The Sweets of Departed Hours," the journal includes a list of class members as of September 8, 1859, class events, Greek and literary society membership, scrapes with named faculty members and the college president, individuals' signing (or decisions not to sign) an important class pledge, and the growing effects of the Civil War. Overall, the record provides an illustration of life in Gambier, Ohio before the outbreak of the Civil War.
Records of the Limaville Philomathic Literary Society and the Lima Mutual Improvement Association
by Limaville Philomathic Literary Society (1854 – 1861)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This bound journal contains the records of two different Ohio organizations at different time periods: the Limaville Philomathic Literary Society from November 9, 1854 to March 29, 1855 and the Lima Mutual Improvement Association from October 15, 1860 to April 8, 1861. The records for both organizations include the constitutions, by-laws, preambles, and minutes. The Limaville Philomathic Society's stated purpose was "the mutual improvement of its members in Literacy and Scientific exercises such as original compositions, declamations, the reading of selected pieces, and debates or polemics." The youth-oriented organizations met weekly at a local schoolhouse and was divided into three classes: Composing, Declaiming, and Polemic. The Lima Mutual Improvement Association was similar in purpose to the Limaville Philomathic Literary Society. Topics of discussion in both organizations include slavery, religion, and the United States, which make the records significant for understanding small Midwestern towns prior to the American Civil War.
Religious Journal of James Caldwell
by Caldwell, James (1830s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This religious journal was written in the 1830s by James Caldwell of Buckskin Township, Ohio and served as both a diary and journal for writing published religious texts. The journal contains diary entries about sin and God from the writer's perspective, but the majority of the entries are commentaries on sin, repentance, the blood of Christ, Satan, and the death of God's enemies. The journal is hand sewn and pages are completely filled, sometimes with writing sideways and reverse, and some of the pages are recycled from other uses. Caldwell was an immigrant from Ireland, fought in the War of 1812, and was an early founder and school teacher in Buckskin Township.
Richard Frizzell Letters
by Frizzell, Richard (1928 – 1937)
2 boxes (1 linear feet)
These letters were written by Richard Hanna Frizzell to his parents in Cleveland, Ohio. Frizzell was a student at Yale College from 1928 to 1932, lived in New York City after graduation, briefly moved to central Pennsylvania to apply for a job with the Interstate Commerce Commission, and eventually moved to Buffalo, New York where he worked for Wickwire Spencer Steel Company. He wrote about his approach to life, college activities and social happenings, assessments of his own talents, and school work. While the letters are primarily to his parents, there are also letters written to his aunts and letters sent to his parents from their cousins.
Special Collections Pamphlet Collection
by Various (1762 – 1985)
9 cartons, 2 boxes (10 linear feet)
The Special Collections Pamphlet Collection consists of over 800 published manuscripts discussing a wide variety of national and international topics. The materials date between 1762 and 1985. Similar topics have been grouped together, but may be found throughout the collection. Some of the major topics included in the collection are: race relations, Australia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, African American history, Native American history, military history (American Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War), education, industry, labor history, agriculture, railways, government and politics, international relations, socialism, communism, economics, prisons, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, prohibition, temperance, women's history and groups, and biographies and obituaries.
Travel Diary of Unidentified Widow
by Unknown (1833 – 1834)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This travel diary was written in 1833 and 1834 by an unidentified widow. In 1833 she traveled from Litchfield, Connecticut to Salem, Massachusetts and attended several religious services along the way. In 1834 she made a longer journey from Cooperstown, New York to Columbus, Ohio, travelling mostly by stage coach other than the steamboat "Michigan" from Buffalo to Cleveland. Along the way, she passed the construction of the Eerie Canal and met an old man with a wooden leg who had fought in the Battle of Ohio, as well as cities including Syracuse, Geneva, Seneca Falls, Clariena Hollow, Lyme, and Rochester. The transcribed diary is attached.