From the Collections Blog Archives - Page 18 of 110

April 19, 2021

The Dantes and the Garage Rock Sound of 1960s Ohio

In the mid-1960s, teenagers everywhere started bands. In Columbus, the Dantes rose to the top in 1966 with the success of their song “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love.”

April 16, 2021

Understanding the Climate Crisis – Part I

April 16, 2021

Understanding the Climate Crisis – Part II

April 5, 2021

Celebrating International Black Women’s History Month: Yvonne Walker-Taylor

Join Daniel Willis, an intern at NAAMCC to learn more about the life and accomplishments of Yvonne Walker-Taylor, the first woman to serve as President of Wilberforce University.

April 2, 2021

Youngstown State, YHCIL, and Congregation Rodef Sholom

Join Hannah Klacik to learn how Youngstown State University’s History Practicum class partnered with Rodef Sholom to create an archival collection.

March 15, 2021

What Can a Toy Tell Us About Race?

Objects often embody larger ideas. One such piece in our collection is a toy bowling set that sheds light on the story of race in the United States.

March 10, 2021

A Century of Sliders, The Company Archives Tell the Story

The opening of White Castle restaurant in 1921 was not just the beginning of a company, it was also the beginning of the fast food industry.

March 4, 2021

Photographing Collections Objects

Learn how the Design Team reimagined the photography of collections objects to best showcase them.

February 26, 2021

Hopewell earthworks tell only part of this amazing ancient American Indian story

February 22, 2021

The Fight for Liberty and Justice

During Jan and Feb 2021, we will be featuring guest bloggers whose artwork ison display outside the Ohio History Center in Columbus.