“He Sang of Life” — The Writing of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906) was an Ohioan of distinction and determination. A prolific writer, he published poetry and fiction to great acclaim, …
Remembering Small Moments and Sweet Faces: African-American Children in Ohio Memory
If you’re a regular reader of the Ohio Memory blog, you’ll know that we strive to discuss a mix of topics, not …
Pharmacist and Civil Rights Leader: The Life of Ella P. Stewart
In the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, March is designated as Women’s History Month, which serves as a time to celebrate …
Thank You, Healthcare Workers!
For helping us through illness and injuries caused by everything from pandemics to wars to everyday life, we would like to share …
C. W. Bryant, Jr.: A Columbus Construction Giant
On November 7, 1964, a public auction was planned in Columbus, Ohio, marking the end of an era for an important local …
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 …
More Newspapers on Ohio Memory!
We are happy to announce that we have added four newspapers to Ohio Memory since the beginning of May! These new keyword-searchable …
Ohio Memory Madness 2015: The Final Four!
Final Four voting for Ohio Memory Madness 2015 is well underway, and soon we will know which historic Ohio event will be …
Moments From Ohio Memory
Each year, we in the United States set aside February as Black History Month (incidentally, Canada observes Black History Month in February, …
“A Free, Happy and Prosperous People”
On February 6, 1820, the first organized group of African Americans migrated from the United States to present-day Liberia, due largely to …
