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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.
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.
"Premium List of the 7th Annual Wayne County Fair"
An early example of the prizes that would be offered for exhibition placing at the fair, this list reflected current interests regarding agricultural advancement. By incentivizing discovery of the best methods of agricultural practice, the Wayne…
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…
Map of the Wayne County Fairgrounds
This is a simple map layout of the Wayne County Fair. This map is staple material at the fair, allowing attendees to find their ways easily around the grounds.
Wayne County Fair First Premium
It is this ticket that was the goal of early exhibitionists. By winning these premiums, exhibitionists would be rewarded for their top contributions to the agricultural community at large.
Wayne County Fair Board Membership Tickets
These tickets would be purchased, not just to gain admittance to the fair, but to have a say in Agricultural Society decisions. This implies how involved many early attendees of the fair were in the agricultural community.
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…
Wooster Courthouse from across Market Street
Standing proudly on the main square downtown, the courthouse is the most well-known building to Wooster residents and visitors.
Acres Used for Organic Production: 2007
The map shows the land used for organic production in the United States in 2007, according to the U.S. Census of Agriculture.
Hartzler Family Dairy and Ice Cream Shop
This is a photo of Hartzler Family Dairy and Ice Cream Shop, a producer of all-natural dairy products with a long history in Wooster.
South Market Bistro
This is a photo of South Market Bistro, a Wooster restaurant serving local, seasonal ingredients.
Vendors at the Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market
This is a photo of vendors selling baked goods and produce at the Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market.
Local Roots
This is a photo of Local Roots Market & Cafe on South Walnut Street
Local Roots - Interior
This is a photo of the interior of Local Roots Market & Cafe in Wooster
Local Roots Opening an Indoor Market
The Daily Record article announces plans to open Local Roots Market in 2009
Local Roots, South Market Bistro Stops on Saturday's Farm Tour
The Daily Record article describes the 2011 Wayne County farm Tour, featuring both Local Roots and South Market Bistro
2011 Daily Record Article, "Local Roots, South Market Bistro Stops on Saturday's Farm Tour"
A Daily Record article describing the 2011 Wayne County farm Tour, featuring both Local Roots and South Market Bistro
Street Map of Downtown Wooster
A map showing the streets that comprise downtown Wooster
223 West Liberty Street, circa 1985
Photo of West Liberty Street in the 1980s, businesses shown are Barney's Menswear and Crum Drugstore
Article in The University Voice, "Together Asleep: Death of Miss Mary Irish- Memorial Services in Chapel" 1886
The article discusses President Scovel’s address at the university chapel for Mary Irish, who was a student at the University before she became ill. The tight bond between the sisters was remarked upon and Annie B. Irish took care of Mary until her…
Letter from Howard Irish to Lucy Notestein Concerning Annie B. Irish's Life 1931
Howard Irish, Annie’s brother, described her life including her studies at Johns Hopkins University. Their father, O.H. Irish, served as Consul General in Saxony, which is where she studied German and French Literature. She eventually worked as a…
Town Square, 1966
Photo of the town square in 1966
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.
Photograph of Annie B. Irish's Gravestone at the Wooster Cemetery
Students, faculty, and trustees paid for the monument that paid tribute to both sisters’ accomplishments and contributions to the University.
Empty Lot on West Liberty Street, circa 1985
1980s photo of a lot on West Liberty Street next to Fritz Amerson's House of Flowers
Portrait of Annie B. Irish
This portrait of Annie B. Irish was probably done soon after she accepted the position of Professor of German Literature and Language at the University of Wooster.
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.
1985 Daily Record Article, "Wal-Grant Envisions Downtown Shopping Complex"
A 1985 Daily Record article discussion a group of Wooster business men, who proposed to build a large shopping complex with an attached parking garage as a means of saving the downtown economy
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.