LH. Local History
Found in 916 Collections and/or Records:
Van Buren Christy Diaries
Van Buren Cristy served in an Iowa regiment during the Civil War, then lived in Montgomery County, Ohio where he was a minister. The diaries give an account of his time in the service, and a day to day account of his activities preparing sermons, making his rounds, gardening, and reading. From June 1923 until 1926, the diary entries are made by Cristy's daughter and chronicle Cristy's failing health and death as well as the final years and death of his wife, Susan.
Cincinnati, Hamilton, and Dayton Railroad Records (MFM-28)
Contains newspaper clippings, circulars, documents, and business letters from the scrapbook of an early president of the CH and D Railroad. Another group of materials consists of copies of articles from the American Railroad Journal (1847-1855) which pertain to railroads in the Miami Valley. See also MS-6.
Cincinnati, Hamilton, and Dayton Railroad Records (MS-6)
Contains newspaper clippings, circulars, documents, and business correspondence from the scrapbook of Stephen Satterly L’Hommedieu (1806-1875), an early president of the C.H. and D. Railroad. Another group of materials consists of copies of articles from the American Railroad Journal (1847-1855) pertaining to railroads in the Miami Valley area.
Cincinnati Parachute Club Collection (MS-525)
The Cincinnati Parachute Club was one of the first parachute clubs in the country. Their jumps were mostly at Western Hills Airport in Cincinnati, Ohio. The collection focuses on one member of the club, Quentin Honnert. The collection is composed of largely photographs from jumps in Ohio and Indiana. There is also pages from a logbook, a newspaper article page, and a member agreement for Honnert for the club.
Citizen's State Bank Records
The collection consists of thirteen books of financial records dating from 1907 to 1934.
Cityfolk Collection (MS-508)
C.J. McLin Jr. Autobiography (SC-82)
Transcript of an autobiography by C.J. McLin, Jr. Also available in published form in the Archives and the Libraries collections.
Clark County 1959 Flood Clippings (SC-328)
The collection consists of newspaper clippings, primarily from the Springfield Daily News, concerning flooding in Clark County, Ohio, in late January 1959.
Clark County Surveyor's Diary (SC-31)
A diary of an unknown land surveyor working in Clark County, Ohio, including logs of completed jobs and fees received, dated 1876.
Charles F. Class Papers
Materials include personal correspondence, as well as papers and letters related to Class' position as a Warren County (Ohio) Agricultural Agent, Federal Inspector of Seed and Crop Loans, and Federal Land Appraiser. Also included are news clippings from the Miami Valley Farmer, farmhouse plans, maps, and photographs.