Lincoln Collection at the Allen County Public Library
Ever since the announcement that the documents from the Lincoln Collection at the former Lincoln Museum would move to the …
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Online petition to save the Library of Michigan
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm has issued Executive Order 2009-36, abolishing the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries. This order abolishes …
Save Ohio’s Public Libraries
Governor Ted Strickland’s proposed state budget includes a nearly 50% cut in the state’s Public Library Fund. This will be …
Tombstone Tuesday: Modern Woodmen of America
This tombstone in Forest Cemetery, Circleville, Ohio is a great example of the Modern Woodmen of America. Many genealogists and …
Tombstone Tuesday: John Coble, “a lovely bud so young and fair”
This tombstone is in Asbury Cemetery in Madison Township, Franklin County, Ohio, near the intersection of Noe-Bixby Road and Winchester …
Student History Conference at OSU-Newark Today
I am soooooooo far behind in my blogging that I’ve neglected to mention something I’m very excited about: presenting at …
Ohio Historical Society is closed this week
A reminder to everyone that the Ohio Historical Society — including the Archives/Library — is closed today (March 28) through …
Ohio Genealogical Society conference – save $ and register now
This year’s Ohio Genealogical Society conference will be held 2-4 April at the Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron. The schedule …
Why would he do that?
I’m a bit of a stickler about grammar. I cringe when I see things like “Its snowing now” or “Their …
Tombstone Tuesday: Springtime in the Cemetery
With all of the snow we’ve had this winter — including 6 inches of snow and a half inch of …
