John Wesley Powell and the American West
The United States Geological Survey was established in 1879 to classify public lands and study their geology and natural resources. The way …
The Men They Carried: Dogs in World War I
With the Armistice Day Centennial only seven months away, Americans remember the sacrifices made by the men and women who served in …
A Second Expedition into the Interior of Africa: The Journal of Hugh Clapperton
The late 19th century was the beginning of a period of renewed European imperialism, specifically the Race for Africa. The Race for …
Slovenian Newspaper Now on Chronicling America!
From the early 1900s through the 1990s, Cleveland was home to the largest Slovenian settlement in the United States. Immigrants from Slovenia …
The Madison Home: From a Grand Army to Ghosts
Today’s Friday the 13th post focuses on the Madison Seminary and Home. Although today it is known for its resident “ghosts” and …
Help Uncover the “Little Stories” of World War I!
In keeping with the blog post theme of recent weeks, today’s post is in recognition of the date’s important role in World …
The Library War Service in Ohio
Earlier this month, we shared the history of Camp Sherman on the Ohio Memory blog. This week, we would like to revisit …
Are You an “American” or a “Hun”?: Anti-German Hysteria during World War I
During World War I, anti-German feeling and activity spread throughout the United States, in large part as a way to show support …
Benjamin Harrison: A Presidential Legacy
Benjamin Harrison was born on August 20, 1833, in North Bend, Ohio. He came from a longtime political family: his father was …
Camp Sherman: “Ohio’s Soldier Factory”
Once the United States officially joined World War I on April 2, 1917, the federal government quickly organized committees charged with building …
