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Stamps Celebrating Wooster as the "Home of the First Christmas Tree"
Stamps sold in Wooster in the late 19th century that continued the legend of Wooster as the "home of the first Christmas tree."
Straub grave
Photograph of Theo Staub grave showing symbols for Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, and Eagles
Street Map of Downtown Wooster
A map showing the streets that comprise downtown Wooster
Stull's Hair Clinic
Wooster’s Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Freight Station still exists in the form of Stull’s Hair Clinic, located off of the junction between Columbus Avenue and Vanover Street.
Summer 2015 Research Team
l to r: Hope Nelson, Brandon Bell, Jacob Hailperin-Lausch, and Colleen Gilfether
Superintendent and Sexton with Force Employed on Ground, 1904
Photo of men working on the Wooster Cemetery grounds, 1904.
Talk Given About Annie B. Irish by Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens 1997
The talk included music and stories about Annie B. Irish’ life and honored her accomplishments as a scholar.
Tearing Down the Freedlander's Storefront in The Daily Record 2010
Wooster’s local newspaper, The Daily Record, documented the tearing down of the Freedlander storefront that had been a part of the town for more than 125 years.
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The Black Students' Manifesto
The Black Students' Manifesto, known more commonly as the Black Manifesto, listed the concerns of the collective Black student community on campus and proposed solutions to address those concerns. It has served as a measure of the Black community's…
The Daily Record Article "Freedlander is Honored By College" 1960
The article describes President Lowry’s remarks during a university chapel service for Herman. Lowry reflected on his personal relationship with Herman and gave him a plaque to celebrate his 80th birthday.
The First President of the University of Wooster, Dr. Willis Lord
Photo of Dr. Willis Lord, the University of Wooster's first president.
The front of Knesseth Israel Temple
The facade of Knesseth Israel Temple on Cleveland Road, with the front sign in view
The Great Hinckley Hunt, Dec 24, 1818
Image showing male and female pioneers hunting wild animals in northeast Ohio, 1818.
The Man Behind the Plow Is the Man Behind the Gun
U.S. Department of Agriculture propaganda, declaring "The man behind the plow is the man behind the gun!" appeared in the Wooster Daily Republican on October 31, 1918.
The Plaque on Knesseth Israel Temple's door
Plaque on Knesseth Israel Temples door, detailing the founding of the Temple
The Tracks Today
A set of abandoned tracks once used by Industry in western Wooster. These are located just outside of the city dump.
Third Annual Fair Flier
This flier for the third annual fair of the Independent Agricultural Society of Wayne County, this shows a clear early association of the fair with the agricultural society. Also, while it announces the event as only the third fair, other fairs had…
Thorne Tombstone
Charles E. Thorne: This man was the first director of the OARDC.
Town Square Rebuilt
A photo of the town square, after it was rebuilt by the Cahmber of Commerce and Main Street Wooster
Town Square, 1966
Photo of the town square in 1966
Transcript of Speeches Given by Dean J. Garber Drushal and President Howard Lowry on Herman Freedlander's Honorary Degree 1964
Lowry and Garber Drushal spoke of Herman’s fondness for helping children and his invaluable contributions to the community. Traditionally only faculty and trustees were part of the vote, but students and faculty wanted to honor Herman as well.
University of Wooster's First President, Dr. Willis Lord
Photo of Dr. Willis Lord, the University of Wooster's first president.
Up in the Clock Tower
These stairs lead to the highest point in the courthouse- the clock tower. The age and narrowness of the way to the top prevent it from being fully open to the public. The view from the top is simply stunning.
Updated Style Courtoom
This is a more modern example of a courtroom in the Courthouse. Over the past decade or so, the push for technological innovation in the legal system has led to the remodeling and technological equipping of rooms like this one. To save on time and…
Vendors at the Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market
This is a photo of vendors selling baked goods and produce at the Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market.
View from Schelling Park of Former Apple Chauquecake
A view from the intersections memorial, this is potentially a part of the area that was once occupied by Chief Pallelelond's apple orchard. It is now sovered by routes 30, 83, and 3.
Wagon Train
A wagon train of new farmers to Wayne County, flanked by two wooden fences, traveling from Columbus to Wooster.
Watering Plants on the Town Square, circa 1990
Photo of a man watering a planter on the corner of West Liberty and South Market Streets, part of Main Street Wooster's beautification efforts