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 …
“The Popularity of Marguerite Clark”
In honor of the upcoming Oscars, today’s post features Marguerite Clark, star of stage and screen in the early 20th century, of …
Polish Newspapers Now on Chronicling America!
During the late 19th and early 20th century, Ohio saw a wave of immigration from countries in eastern Europe. Many moved to …
From Deutschland to Ohio: German-American Newspapers
Since 2012, the Ohio History Connection has digitized nearly 15,000 pages from two of Ohio’s German-American newspapers: the Tägliches Cincinnatier Volksblatt (“People’s …
Sister Poets–Alice and Phoebe Cary
Alice (1820-1871) and Phoebe Cary (1824-1871) were 19th century American poets who grew up on Clovernook Farm near Cincinnati, Ohio. Their parents, …
The First Lady of American Cinema
In honor of Women’s History Month, today’s post features Lillian Diana Gish, a native Ohioan whose career as an actress, director and …
Quaker Oats: “The Easy Food”
Some of us remember our parents insisting that we eat a good breakfast because it’s “the most important meal of the day.” …
How to Grow Younger
Each time period, culture and person has a unique idea of what makes something or someone beautiful—as the saying goes, “Beauty is …
One Chapter at a Time
When it came to entertainment during the 19th and early 20th centuries, the serialized novel dominated the market. Authors gradually revealed their …
Yesterday’s Ads for Today’s Products
Many of the products that we use in our homes every day have a long history. Whether it’s the soap in our …
