Remembering 9/11 20 Years Later
There are events in our lives that are clear demarcations, events that change the world as we knew it, or believed it, …
Born-digital Publications on Ohio Memory
In our last blog post, we wrote about field guides from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. These field guides are just …
Who are the Critters in Your Neighborhood? Field Guides of Ohio
A few weeks ago, we told readers about Ohio’s natural history and shared images of some of the gorgeous flora and fascinating …
A Year of Ohio Memory: 2020 in Review
Prior to the start of 2020, staff at the Ohio History Connection and the State Library of Ohio met to lay out …
“All For the People, and All By the People”–Lajos Kossuth’s Fight for Hungarian Independence
In February 1852, Ohio Governor Reuben Wood’s message to the Senate and House of Representatives stated the following: Another subject of universal …
The Second Month, The Second Day: Groundhog Day
By the time you read this, Buckeye Chuck will have emerged from his burrow in Marion, Ohio, to predict the timing of …
Two Hundred Years of Service: The State Library of Ohio
Two hundred years ago, the United States was forty-one years old, and much of the territory that comprises our nation was still …
So Complicated an Investigation: The Electoral College
Every four years, with each U.S. presidential election, the Electoral College rises into prominence, becoming the subject of discussion and debate. This …
Painting a Picture: Battle of Fallen Timbers
Those of us who bring you Ohio Memory are, as you might imagine, enthusiastic about Ohio’s history. We love to share materials …
Back the Attack! Propaganda and World War II
In both good and difficult times, our Federal Government produces materials designed to direct citizens’ thoughts in a specific direction. During World …
