Reprise: Books of Interest and Consolation to Spinsters
As we near the end of Women’s History Month, we’d like to share a classic Ohio Memory Blog post from 2014, highlighting …
The Great Flood of 1913
The Great Flood of 1913 is considered one of the greatest natural disasters in Ohio’s history. In March of 1913, heavy rains …
Voice of America
The 1930s were considered the golden age of radio. During that time, commercial radio broadcasts became a main source of news and …
The Star of the Capital City’s Skyline
Those who are familiar with LeVeque tower may recognize it for its colorful light displays, denoting current holidays or awareness months. Located …
Tracing the Expansion of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati through Story and Picture
This year, the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati archives received an Ohio Archives Grant from the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board …
Anti-Saloon League and Prohibition in Ohio
Ohio has become well known for its love of beer in recent years, the state currently houses over 400 craft breweries. However, …
Mystery Solved: Public Domain Day 2023
Happy Public Domain Day! Under U.S. copyright law, works published in 1927 will enter the public domain in the United States on …
Now on Ohio Memory: The National Woman’s Party Records
The word is out… the National Woman’s Party Records are officially on Ohio Memory! The collection includes a variety of personal correspondences, …
“When This You See, Remember Me:” Needlework Samplers in Ohio Memory
Full cross. Half- and quarter-cross. Eyelet. Smyrna cross. Satin stitch. Maybe you’re reading these and thinking “what in the world?” Centuries of …
The King from Ohio
Ohio is known for several things, such as the birthplace of aviation, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and U.S. presidents, …
