Youngstown Archives - Ohio History Connection

June 2, 2025

Youngstown Nurses on Strike

By Susan Lowery Reference Archivist, Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor Mid-century America was a pivotal moment for civil rights and women’s liberation. Amid these movements, working women felt the strain of being under-appreciated by their employers. After years of unions being formed by men, women were now building their own platforms to advocate […]

December 19, 2022

Seven Historic Sites You Should Visit This Winter

Seven historic sites and museums in Ohio you should visit this winter.

June 14, 2022

30th Anniversary of the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor

The Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor (YHCIL) opened to the public in June of 1992 as a steadfast reminder of the area’s industrial heritage.

July 6, 2021

The William B. Pollock Company: Advancements in the Art of Iron and Steel

Over a span of 120 years, the William B. Pollock Company earned a reputation for its dedication to maintaining a high standard of excellence as a supplier of steel products.

May 26, 2021

The History of the Youngstown General Duty Nurses Association

In 2019 the Youngstown General Duty Nurses Association disbanded after fifty-two years and donated their records to the Center of Industry and Labor.

April 22, 2021

Carbon Footprints: The Methods of Making Coke

Graduate students at Youngstown State University have created a virtual exhibit titled, “Carbon Footprints: The Methods of Making Coke.”

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.