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Portrait of William Henry
William Henry was a prominent figure in Wooster’s early history as he was both an initial surveyor and served as a judge for the Court of Common Pleas.
Postcard of Christ's Church, circa 1910
A postcard featuring Christ's Church, today Trinity United Church of Christ. The Evangelical Christ's Church was once affiliated with the German Lutheran congregation, until it merged with the German Reformed Church in 1953.
Postcard of the St. Mary's Fire, 1913
This image can be found on the front of a postcard. With the widespread dissemination of conventional black and white photography by the 1850's came its importance as a form of communicating news. While this might not seem like the expected pleasant…
President Holden's Autobiography, Selections of the 1901 Fire and Rebuilding 1932
President Holden wrote his autobiography for his children in 1932 and it featured an extensive portion on his time as the President of the College of Wooster. He focused on the difficulties he ran into as he desperately tried to find donors for…
President Holden's Form Letter Asking for Donations After Old Main Fire 1902
In the letter, President Holden is soliciting donations from the University community and town to rebuild, while also alluding to an anonymous donor who was eventually revealed.
Program from the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Christmas Tree in Wooster, 1947
Program from a religious celebration in Wooster's town square in 1947 to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the christmas tree in Wooster.
Racecar Accident
Stock car races have long been a point of excitement at the fair. As seen here, these exciting events can and often do have high safety risks.
Ramseyer Sign
A welcome sign on the Ramseyer potato farm, open to the public in autumn. One of the Sugar Creek Partners, Arden Ramseyer mentioned the importance of family and community-engagement, values which are clear through his business and are common to the…
Razing the Second Baptist Church Building, 1975
1975 Daily Record photo of Second Baptist being razed in preparation for the construction of the new building
Reasin Beall Stibbs
Reasin Beall Stibbs was the son-in-law of Reasin Beall. He was also one of the men who lead the charge for a Christian University.
Reasin Beall-Stibbs Original House on Wayne County Historical Society Grounds 2013
The wealthiest residents of Wooster often built magnificent two-story brick houses, although most citizens would have lived in much more modest homes.
Rebuilding the Square, 1993
Photo taken in 1993, during the Main Street Wooster/Chamber of Commerce project to rebuild the square
Redmen Symbol
Symbol for the Improved Order of Redmen
Regulation from the 1893 Wayne County Fair's Premium List
While some think of farming as a simple vocation, agricultural societies and agriculturalists were very methodical and rule-oriented. The long list of regulations and rules for society members and exhibitionists ensure that only the most innovative…
Resettlement Administration Advertisement
Poster for the Resettlement Administration Reading: "A mule and a plow—Resettlement Administration—Small loans give farmers a new start"
Resolutions taken by The Young Women's Christian Association after Deaths of Mary and Annie Irish Flyer circa 1886
The association lamented the loss of their bible teacher, Mary Irish, and resolved to always remember the sisters’ exemplary personalities.
Reverend Edward K. Fenwick
As the caption states, this is the first Catholic bishop of Ohio as well as the first priest to visit Wooster.
Reverend Kevin Franklin on Early Religious Divisions in the German Community
The Reverend of Trinity United Church of Christ, Dr. Kevin Franklin, talks about early divisions in Wooster's German community.
Reverend Leroy Adams with his Family
Portrait of Reverend Leroy Adams with his wife Helen, and two children
Rozella Stinebring: Memories of Rubbermaid
Interview with former Rubbermaid employee Rozella Stinebring, in which she discusses
Rubbermaid Headquarters
Photograph Rubbermaid's headquarters and plastics department in Wooster, circa 1969
Rubbermaid's "Billion Dollar Team"
Stanley Gault and other Rubbermaid executives pose with a poster depicting sales growth and emblazoned with the words, "The Billion Dollar Team 1987," appeared in the Daily Record on February 4, 1988
Rural Youth Booth
Shown here is a display at which homemade games were played before the days of the travelling carnival game trailers and kiosks we see at today's fairs.
Seal Commemorating the 100th Year of Dix Journalism in Wooster
Circular seal placed at the top of the folio of the June 28, 1998 issue of the Daily Record that commemorates the 100th year after Albert and Emmett Dix bought the Wooster Republican and entered the Wooster newspaper scene.
Second Baptist Church Land Deed
An 1892 land deed recording the sale of a lot on Vine Street from Jacob Frick to the trustees of Second Baptist