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Ohio
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The African American Experience in Ohio 1850-1920 
 "This selection of manuscript and printed text and images drawn from the collections of the Ohio Historical Society illuminates the history of black Ohio from 1850 to 1920." Searchable by keyword (including full-text searching of pamphlets and serials published by the African Methodist Episcopal Church), and browsable by subject and source material (manuscripts, pamphlets, photographs, newspapers, and serials). From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award97/ohshtml/aaeohome.html Topics: Black Resources, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: History, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jan 26, 2005 Cleveland Digital Library
This site focuses on the history of greater Cleveland and northeastern Ohio in its collection of text, maps, and images. Information can be accessed by date, format, location, or subject site, or by using keyword searching. There are resource guides for K-12 teachers and school librarians, and links to online journals, historical societies, museums, and the special collections and archives of other universities. From the library at Cleveland State University. http://web.ulib.csuohio.edu/SpecColl/cdl/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Jan 26, 2004 Encyclopedia of Cleveland History: Zoning
This essay describes Cleveland's involvement in the development and application of modern zoning laws. "Several significant zoning cases have emerged from the Cleveland area, including the landmark case [Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co., 1926] that established its constitutionality." Also discusses zoning developments after World War II such as zoning laws used to create racial segregation and the use of referendums for zoning issues. The encyclopedia is maintained by Case Western Reserve University. http://ech.case.edu/ech-cgi/article.pl?id=Z Topics: Social Science, U.S. History By Place Last updated Feb 20, 2008 Irish Americans of Cleveland
This is "one of a series of websites developed or planned by Cleveland State University Library to explore the ethnic influence that helped shape the history and development of Cleveland." It contains "over 200 images. ... [and] a sketch of Irish American life with excerpts from The Irish Americans and Their Communities of Cleveland," a book published in 1978. Searchable, or browse by topics such as churches, dancers, and sports. From Cleveland State University Library. http://www.clevelandmemory.org/iac/ Topics: U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Mar 5, 2009 Ohio Historical Society
Features "Ohio History Central," an online encyclopedia covering natural history, prehistory, and history. "Resources" includes a death certificate index (1913-1937), a newspaper index, state archives information, Civil War documents, military rosters (War of 1812), and an online catalog of over 200,000 items. "Primary Resources for Teachers" has a database of mostly 19th-century primary documents covering such topics as alcohol, criminals, labor, and Native Americans. Maintains a calendar of events. http://www.ohiohistory.org/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, U.S. History By Place, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Apr 5, 2009 Ohio History Central
"Ohio History Central is an evolving, dynamic online encyclopedia that includes information about Ohio's natural history, prehistory and history. Each section contains written information, maps, timelines, and images. Many of these pages link with one another to form a complete and informative perspective." Search, or browse by time period, location, or topic such as African Americans, Civil War, women, and statehood. Also includes Ohio quick facts and links. From the Ohio Historical Society. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 6, 2007 Ohio War Stories
This website was created to widen the scope of the 2007 Ken Burns documentary series "The War," by "telling the [Word War II] story of Ohio-area people." Read shared stories and view photos and videos of war experiences. Free registration required to submit a story. Also includes material for teachers. A collaboration of PBS stations in Ohio, funded by the Ohio Humanities Council. http://www.ohiowarstories.org/wp/ Topics: U.S. History By Place, World War II Last updated Dec 17, 2007 |
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