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By David McDevitt, Harding Project Archivist In June and July of 1920, two Ohioans were nominated as the presidential candidates of America’s two leading political parties: James Cox, governor of Ohio, for the Democrats, and Warren G. Harding, senator from Ohio, by the Republicans. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Europe was still reshaping itself following the […]
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Celeste Ng is an American best-selling author of fiction whose works often explore themes of race and family relationships. Her family settled in Shaker Heights, OH in 1990.
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Cassie L. Chadwick, “the World’s Greatest Woman Swindler,” was one of the most skilled con artists in Ohio history. In this blog post, Quincy Balius dives into her story.
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June 6 is National Yo-Yo Day! Did you know that the Duncan Yo-Yo is produced right here in Ohio? Let's learn more about this iconic piece of Ohio history!
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A coat recently rediscovered in collections tells the story of who designed it, who sold it and who wore it, each story more compelling than the last.
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Are you a member of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, or does your family have a history with the AME Church? If so, The National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center (NAAMCC) is asking for your help! The NAAMCC is working on a new project highlighting the history of the AME Church. It will explore […]
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Prophets of the Dream: AME Church and the Fight for Freedom Prophets of the Dream Interview Setup Name(Required) First Name Last Name Tell us a little about yourself and your connection to the AME Church. (3-4 sentences are fine)What is one thing you hope people learn from your interview? (3-4 sentences are fine)What days or […]
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By Lisa Wood, Audiovisual Curator The Ohio History Connection Archives & Library recently received the generous donation of a student portfolio by Kenyon Hayden. She studied architecture at The Ohio State University and became, if not the first, one of the earliest licensed female architects in Ohio. This portfolio complements the personal papers of Kenyon […]
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Ever wonder what it takes to run the Ohio History Connection Archives & Library? Our amazing staff members work hard to maintain our collections, create programming, provide customer service and more! Take a peek behind the scenes at the Archives & Library to see what a typical day is like for the staff. […]