Hidden History Discovered at the State Library
Recently I noticed a book that was incorrectly shelved at the State Library. With nearly 2 million items, mistakes are bound to …
Happy Birthday to Edgar, to Gustav, and to the Raven!
Masters of literature know exactly how to set a tone from the very first line of a piece. With “Once upon a …
Ohio Memory Staff Picks: Part 2
A few weeks ago, the folks at the Ohio History Connection shared some of their favorite items in Ohio Memory. I feel …
Matthew Flinders: A Lost Explorer Is Found
Last year, archaeologists in England began a massive dig in preparation for the HS2 rail line, which would extend service over sixty …
Happy New Year!
In 1848, three Chinese immigrants – two men and one woman – made San Francisco their home, starting what would soon …
“Historia Testamenti Veteris et Allegorii”
At the very back of the State Library of Ohio, past the reference collection, the shelves of government documents, and the cabinets …
