LH. Local History
Found in 604 Collections and/or Records:
Derostus F. Ladley Papers
Charles O. Wolpers Papers
The Charles O. Wolpers Papers consist of early 19th century daybooks, journals, and financial ledgers from stores that Wolpers owned in Bellefontaine (earlier named Belleville) and Germantown, Ohio. Also included are a few letters written to Wolpers by his brother in Germany.
D. Watson Craig Papers (SC-5)
Consists of letters written by Craig to various members of his family. Craig traveled to Oregon and Panama, as well as spending time in Springfield, Ohio and Washington D.C. His letters cover his experiences, local and national politics, and family matters.
Law and Order League of Butler Township Records (SC-6)
Photocopy of the constitution and bylaws of a nineteenth century vigilante society in Montgomery County from Oct. 3, 1887
Lincoln Day Banquet Program (SC-7)
Program for the Lincoln Day Banquet given February 12, 1910 at Memorial Hall in Dayton.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Papers (SC-8)
Collection consists of 3 original financial items (2 receipts, 1 IOU), a news clipping, and a photocopy (2 sheets) of the 1891 graduation program from Dayton's Central High School, of which Dunbar was a class member.
George Little Letter (SC-9)
A child’s letter written to a friend in Xenia, Ohio. The letter written to Hodge (unclear as to if this is the recipient’s first or last name) expressing his concerns and thoughts about school. Dated December 11, 1876.
Charles A. Hunn Collection (SC-10)
This collection consists mainly of photos with some paperwork. The items relate to Charles's time in the Ohio National Guard guarding the Mexican Border (1916-1917), as well as his service in the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I (1917-1919), and to a lesser extent his career as a commercial artist. It contains several photographs, as well as some personal letters and military records.
All of the materials in this collection are reproductions.
Business Ledger (SC-11)
A cash ledger from an unknown general store listing household goods sold to various individuals.
Article, "Cincinnati in 1802" (SC-12)
This is an article from the Cincinnati Daily Gazette that was published in the Friday Morning edition on June 5, 1857, about what Cincinnati was like in 1802.
