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The local history portal focuses on local history. General information regarding the history of [[Wayne County, Ohio]] may be found by choosing one of the options above. For images pertaining to local history, see the other two tabs: Digital Collection and Historical Atlases. | The local history portal focuses on local history. General information regarding the history of [[Wayne County, Ohio]] may be found by choosing one of the options above. For images pertaining to local history, see the other two tabs: Digital Collection and Historical Atlases. | ||
| − | * The Digital Collection includes links to images of churches, schools, businesses and residents. In addition, local historian [[Harry S. McClarran's Digital Collection of Photos|Harry S. McClarran]] has | + | * The Digital Collection includes links to images of churches, schools, businesses and residents. In addition, local historian [[Harry S. McClarran's Digital Collection of Photos|Harry S. McClarran]] has agreed to loan us some photos from his extensive collection to add to the Wiki. In honor of his years of work, we have an entire section on Wiki devoted to his collection.</br> |
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| + | The Digital Collection has a place for individuals to submit copies of their photographs and documents. If interested, please contact the department. | ||
* The Historical Atlases tab includes links to early plat maps of [[Wayne County, Ohio]]. | * The Historical Atlases tab includes links to early plat maps of [[Wayne County, Ohio]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:51, 14 February 2015
Local History Portal
Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center Portals Organization • Genealogy • Local History
| Main | Digital Collection | Townships |
Welcome to the Wayne County Public Library Local History Portal.
| Township History | Buildings | Business History | Cemeteries | Churches | Education | Military | Organizations | Recreation |
Local History Resources
There are many resources available in our department. Our department has newspapers on microfilm dating back to 1822. This resource may be very time consuming but very rewarding. Newspapers dating before 1870s do not include much local news. However, as the turn of the 20th century approaches, the local newspapers were social columns.
Through the years, many newspapers articles have been clipped on specific topics. Some of these may be found in the lateral files. Other clippings may be found in a variety of 3-ring notebooks and organized according to subject. Information on historical businesses may be found in the business collection and township articles in the township notebooks. Some of the information will become available through the Wayne County (OH) Wiki.
Through the years, many newspapers articles have been clipped on specific topics. Some of these may be found in the lateral files. Other clippings may be found in a variety of 3-ring notebooks and organized according to subject. Information on historical businesses may be found in the business collection and township articles in the township notebooks. Some of the information will become available through the Wayne County (OH) Wiki.
About Local History Portal
The local history portal focuses on local history. General information regarding the history of Wayne County, Ohio may be found by choosing one of the options above. For images pertaining to local history, see the other two tabs: Digital Collection and Historical Atlases.
- The Digital Collection includes links to images of churches, schools, businesses and residents. In addition, local historian Harry S. McClarran has agreed to loan us some photos from his extensive collection to add to the Wiki. In honor of his years of work, we have an entire section on Wiki devoted to his collection.
The Digital Collection has a place for individuals to submit copies of their photographs and documents. If interested, please contact the department.
- The Historical Atlases tab includes links to early plat maps of Wayne County, Ohio.