Clockworks
subject: Courthouse Tour
description: The original workings of the clock have been maintained since their installation in 1879, placed in glass containers to aid in their preservation. The workings have been maintained by 7 “keepers.” The later roster of keepers consisted of 3 generations of the Long family, keepers whose names are etched outside of the door to the clock tower.
creator: Laura Merrell
date: 2013/17/06
contributor: James Fox
rights: Rights held by Laura Merrell
format: Photo
type: Image
identifier: Clock Tower
coverage: 107 West Liberty Street, Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio

Wooster Courthouse Legal Library
subject: Courthouse Tour
description: Open to the public for legal reference, the courthouse contains a Law Library on the third floor. Originally set to be in the basement, problems with humidity and document preservation led to its current home. I was designed with a meeting of time in mind, a place in which the aesthetic of the old a new styles of legal building would meet to create the pleasing space it occupies today.
creator: Laura Merrell
date: 2013/17/06
contributor: James Fox
rights: Rights held by Laura Merrell
format: Photo
type: Image
identifier: Law Library
coverage: 107 West Liberty, Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio

OARDC Wooster Campus Administration Buildings and Grounds 2013
subject: Agricultural experiment stations--United States; Agricultural experiment stations; Agriculture--Ohio; Buildings
description: OARDC’s Wooster campus is located just south of the town and features Secrest Arboretum, ATI, and BioHio Research Park.
creator: Shannon Dade
publisher: Unpublished
date: 2013-07-01
rights: OARDC Wooster Campus Administration Buildings and Grounds 2013 by Shannon Dade is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
format: JPEG
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Wooster

OARDC Wooster Campus Main Administration Building 2013
subject: Agricultural experiment stations--United States; Agricultural experiment stations; Agriculture--Ohio; Buildings
description: The old administration building, one of the first building’s completed on the Madison Hill, still stands today.
creator: Shannon Dade
publisher: Unpublished
date: 2013-07-01
rights: OARDC Wooster Campus Main Administration Building 2013 by Shannon Dade is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
format: JPEG
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Wooster

Detail of Administration Building on OARDC Wooster Campus 2013
subject: Agricultural experiment stations--United States; Agricultural experiment stations; Agriculture--Ohio
description: The detail above the door shows the building was finished in 1896.
creator: Shannon Dade
publisher: Unpublished
date: 2013-07-01
rights: Detail of Administration Building on OARDC Wooster Campus 2013 by Shannon Dade is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
format: JPEG
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Wooster

Larwill Mausoleum
subject: Wooster Cemetery Tour
description: - John C. Larwill: This man was one of Wooster’s earliest settlers, along with his brothers William and Joseph. In 1820 he became Wooster’s first Justice of the Peace. (“Biography of John Larwill” by Ben Douglas for the Wooster Republican) - William Larwill: This man is one of the Larwill brothers debated to be Wooster’s first permanent resident. In any case, he was one of the main surveyors for the area and helped organize the town. (“Vast Estate of Larwill Family Fast Being Settled by Executors,” Wayne County Democrat, 2/3/1904)
creator: Stephanie Sugars
date: 2013-06-28
rights: Rights held by Stephanie Sugars
format: Photo
type: Image
identifier: Beth's History Project 318
identifier: Beth's History Project 321

Section 1, Lot 35: Jacob Frick
subject: Wooster Cemetery Tour
description: Jacob Frick: The Frick family did much to help Wooster in the late 19th century. Jacob Frick, a longtime resident of Wooster, built the War monument currently in the Wooster Town Square. His nephew, the famous industrialist and art collector, Henry Clay Frick, donated $100,000 to the University of Wooster to build a library in 1900.
creator: Stephanie Sugars
date: 2013-06-28
rights: Rights held by Stephanie Sugars
format: Photo
type: Image
identifier: Beth's History Project 004
identifier: Beth's History Project 002

Test Video 1
subject: Harry McClarran discussing courthouse
description: test description

John Bever Obituary in The Wooster Republican 1875
subject: John Bever Spelling and Pronunciation Debate
description: The obituary traces Bever’s interesting family history as he emigrated to the United States from Ireland after leaving Germany for unspecified religious reasons. The article also details the origin of the confusion about his family name, which still causes some debate within the town today.
creator: The Wooster Republican
source: Wayne County Public Library Genealogy and Local History Department
publisher: The Wooster Republican
date: 1875-04-15
contributor: Courtesy of Wayne County Public Library Genealogy and Local History Department
rights: No Copyright
format: Photo
language: English
type: Image with Text
coverage: Wooster, OH

Announcement of the Willard Literary Society in The Wooster Voice 1901
subject: Female Literary Societies
description: The Willard Society, an all-female literary group, gave accounts of their previous meetings each week in The Wooster Voice. Their announcements included the names of the different talks and reviews and the names of the women who gave them.
creator: The Wooster Voice
source: College of Wooster Special Collections
publisher: The Wooster Voice
date: 1901-10-05
contributor: Courtesy of College of Wooster Special Collections
rights: Rights held by College of Wooster Special Collections
format: Scan
language: English
type: Image with Text
coverage: 1189 Beall Ave, Wooster, OH 44691

Portrait of Richard L. Morrison Sr.
subject: Founding of Second Baptist
description: A portrait of Richard L. Morrison Sr., founder of Second Baptist Church, circa 1890.
creator: Second Baptist Church
source: Wayne County Public Library Genealogy and Local History Department
publisher: Second Baptist Church 100th Anniversary Book Committee
date: 1892
contributor: Scanned by Shannon Dade
rights: Rights held by Second Baptist Church
format: Scan
type: Image
identifier: 100th Anniversary Book. pg. 5
coverage: 40.792093,-81.938184

Second Baptist Church on Vine Street
subject: Founding of Second Baptist
description: The original Vine Street building where Second Baptist was located from its establishment in 1894 until 1955
creator: Second Baptist Church
source: Wayne County Public Library Genealogy and Local History Department
publisher: Second Baptist Church 100th Anniversary Book Committee
date: 1894
contributor: Scanned by Shannon Dade
rights: Rights held by Second Baptist Church
format: Scan
type: Image
identifier: Founders. 100th Anniversary Book. Pg. 5
coverage: 40.792093,-81.938184

Special Edition of The Wooster Voice About the 1901 Fire
subject: Story of 1901 Fire and Aftermath
description: The Special Edition describes the story of the fire and how the college responded. A lengthy section was devoted to listing how many people and organizations had donated and how people could continue to help.
creator: The Wooster Voice
source: College of Wooster Special Collections
publisher: The Wooster Voice
date: 1901-12-14
contributor: Courtesy of College of Wooster Special Collections
rights: Rights held by College of Wooster Special Collections
format: Scan
language: English
type: Image with Text
coverage: 1189 Beall Ave, Wooster, OH 44691

Second Baptist Church Land Deed
subject: Founding of Second Baptist
description: An 1892 land deed recording the sale of a lot on Vine Street from Jacob Frick to the trustees of Second Baptist
creator: Joseph A Schuch, Recorder
source: Wayne County Public Library Genealogy and Local History Department
publisher: Second Baptist Church 100th Anniversary Book Committee
date: 1892
contributor: Lydia Thompson
contributor: Scanned by Shannon Dade
format: Scan
language: English
type: Text
identifier: Deed to church. 100th Anniversary Book. Pg. 4
coverage: 40.792093,-81.938184

President Holden's Form Letter Asking for Donations After Old Main Fire 1902
subject: "President of a Hole in the Ground": President Holden's Rush to Rebuild
description: In the letter, President Holden is soliciting donations from the University community and town to rebuild, while also alluding to an anonymous donor who was eventually revealed.
creator: President Louis Holden
source: College of Wooster Special Collections
date: 1902-01-14
contributor: Courtesy of College of Wooster Special Collections
rights: Rights held by College of Wooster Special Collections
format: Scan
language: English
type: Image with Text
coverage: 11891 Beall Avenue, Wooster Ohio, 44691

Announcement of Second Baptist's Dedication
subject: Founding of Second Baptist
description: The Wooster Republican's announcement of the dedication of Second Baptist Church in 1894
creator: The Wooster Republican
source: Wayne County Public Library Genealogy and Local History Department
publisher: The Wooster Republican
date: 1894/10/24
contributor: Scanned by Shannon Dade
format: Scan
language: English
type: Text
identifier: Woo Rep Oct. 24, 1894 2. pg 3
coverage: 40.792093,-81.938184

Form Letter from President Holden Thanking Subscribers for Donating to Rebuilding Efforts 1902
subject: "President of a Hole in the Ground": President Holden's Rush to Rebuild
description: In the letter, President Holden thanked people for donations and informed them that they had helped meet the conditions set forth by Andrew Carnegie, which allowed the University to receive $100,000.
creator: President Louis Holden
source: College of Wooster Special Collections
date: 1902-03-03
contributor: Courtesy of College of Wooster Special Collections
rights: Rights held by College of Wooster Special Collections
format: Scan
language: English
type: Image with Text
coverage: 1189 Beall Avenue, Wooster, Ohio, 44691

Section 1, Lot 64: Charles Frost
subject: Wooster Cemetery Tour
description: Charles Frost: This man served as the first Mayor of Wooster, starting when it was incorporated as a City in 1808.
creator: Stephanie Sugars
date: 2013-06-28
rights: Rights held by Stephanie Sugars
format: Photo
type: Image
identifier: Beth's History Project 013
identifier: Beth's History Project 016

Reverend Leroy Adams with his Family
subject: Second Baptist during the Civil Rights Era
description: Portrait of Reverend Leroy Adams with his wife Helen, and two children
creator: Second Baptist Church
source: Wayne County Public Library Genealogy and Local History Department
publisher: Second Baptist Church 100th Anniversary Book Committee
date: 1992
contributor: Scanned by Shannon Dade
rights: Rights held by Second Baptist Church
format: Scan
type: Image
coverage: 40.792093,-81.938184

Original Letter from Andrew Carnegie to President Holden Congratulating Him on Reaching the Requirements to Receive $100, 000 1902
subject: Andrew Carnegie: A Reluctant Hero
description: Andrew Carnegie wrote personally to President Holden once he was informed that the University met his requirements. He pledged to follow through by paying $100,000 and said his cashier would send the check.
creator: Andrew Carnegie
source: College of Wooster Special Collections
date: 1902-07-22
contributor: Courtesy of College of Wooster Special Collections
rights: Rights held by College of Wooster Special Collections
format: Scan
language: English
type: Image with Text
coverage: 1189 Beall Avenue, Wooster, Ohio, 44691

Section 2, Lot 748: Col. John B. Sloane
subject: Wooster Cemetery Tour
description: Col. John B. Sloane: This man held many important roles in the local, state, and federal government levels. Throughout his life, he served as an Ohio State Representative, a Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Wayne County, the Secretary of State of Ohio, a member of the US Congress. The pinnacle of his political career, however, came in 1850 when he was appointed Treasurer of the United States by President Millard Fillmore. His house has been well preserved and still stands North Market Street; a testament to a politician who always had Wooster’s best interests at heart. (Appleton 550, Douglas 320)
creator: Stephanie Sugars
date: 2013-06-28
rights: Rights held by Stephanie Sugars
format: Photo
type: Image
identifier: Beth's History Project 296
identifier: Beth's History Project 017

1964 Daily Record Article Discussing Housing Discrimination
subject: Second Baptist during the Civil Rights Era
description: A Daily Record article entitled, "Housing is Rated Number One Problem of Wooster's Negroes," discussing the prevalence of housing discrimination in Wooster
creator: Alma Kaufman
source: Wayne County Public Library Genealogy and Local History Department
publisher: The Wooster Daily Record
date: 1964/07/11
contributor: The Wooster Daily Record
contributor: Scanned by Shannon Dade
rights: Rights held by the Wooster Daily Record
format: Scan
language: English
type: Text
identifier: WDR July 11, 1964
coverage: 40.795322,-81.942548

Section 2, Lot 785: Ephraim Quinby, Jr
subject: Wooster Cemetery Tour
description: Ephraim Quinby, Jr: This man contributed greatly to the Wooster Community in the late 19th century. Not only was he an important businessman who collected profitable pieces of real estate, he also donated large sums to many different charitable organizations, including the Wooster Cemetery Association and the University of Wooster.
creator: Stephanie Sugars
date: 2013-06-28
rights: Rights held by Stephanie Sugars
format: Photo
type: Image
identifier: Beth's History Project 298
identifier: Beth's History Project 297

Section 4, Lot 953: Leander Firestone, MD
subject: Wooster Cemetery Tour
description: Leander Firestone, MD: This local Wooster doctor also served as one of the University of Wooster’s first professors and the first local professor. He began as a lecturer in anatomy and physiology, but was later promoted to a full time staff member in 1873. (The University of Wooster by Rev. A.A.E. Taylor, D.D., President)
creator: Stephanie Sugars
date: 2013-06-28
rights: Rights held by Stephanie Sugars
format: Photo
type: Image
identifier: Beth's History Project 305
identifier: Beth's History Project 311

Section 4, Lot 985: Richard L. Morrison, Sr
subject: Wooster Cemetery Tour
description: Richard L. Morrison, Sr: One of Wooster’s first african american residents, Morrison made a name for himself in the community as a respected barber at the Morrison Barber Shop and as a leader at second Baptist Church. (“Dick Morrison, Color Man Who Has Made Good, Arrived in Wooster Just Forty Years Ago Today,” The Daily Record, 4/9/1920; William Parker, “Woosterian Barbers Five Generations in Fifty Years,” The Daily Record, 5/2/1962)
creator: Stephanie Sugars
date: 2013-06-28
rights: Rights held by Stephanie Sugars
format: Photo
type: Image
identifier: Beth's History Project 314
identifier: Beth's History Project 312

Section 3, Lot 106: Reasin Beall Stibbs
subject: Wooster Cemetery Tour
description: - Reasin Beall: This prominent Wooster businessman served for many years as a member of the US Congress, and later as the Register of the Land Office for the Wooster Land District. Today, he is probably most well known for the street that bears his name and his large yellow house, which used to be part of his large farm and is currently preserved at the Wayne County Historical Society. (Obituary Notice of Gen. Reasin Beall Wooster Democrat 3/9/1834, “Beall Settlers in Wooster” by Paul Locher, the Daily Record, 6/11/2006)
creator: Stephanie Sugars
date: 2013-06-13
rights: Rights held by Stephanie Sugars
format: Photo
type: Image
identifier: Beth's History Project 302
identifier: Beth's History Project 301

Section 9, Lot 268: Joseph Larwill
subject: Wooster Cemetery Tour
description: Joseph Larwill: It is curious that Joseph Larwill was not buried in the Mausoleum with his two brothers, as he too was one of Wooster’s first residents and part of the initial surveying party. However, according to letters found at the Ohio Historical Society, he was the first Wayne County Settler before either of his brothers.
creator: Elisabeth Abell
date: 2013-07-02
rights: Rights held by Elisabeth Abell
format: Photo
type: Image

Section 9, Lot 265: Gen. Cyrus Spink
subject: Wooster Cemetery Tour
description: Gen. Cyrus Spink: This man served as the Deputy County Surveyor for many years under Joseph Larwill. He is most well known, however, as the person who organized the first fire company in Wooster in 1827, which was located at Every Woman's House on Spink Street. Later in his life, he served in the State House of Representatives and the US Congress. (Obituary, 6/16/1859, Wooster Republican; bioguide.congress.gov)
creator: Elisabeth Abell
date: 2013-07-13
rights: Rights held by Elisabeth Abell
format: Photo
type: Image

Section 9, Lot 264: William Henry
subject: Wooster Cemetery Tour
description: William Henry: This man was one of Wooster’s surveyors along with the Larwill brothers and John Bever. While he did not stay in Wooster after the fact, as the Larwills did, he still made his mark on Wooster as one of the men responsible for laying out the town. (Biographical and Genealogical Notes of William Henry at WCPL)
creator: Elisabeth Abell
date: 2013-07-02
rights: Rights held by Elisabeth Abell
format: Photo
type: Image

Section 9, Lot 236: Levi Cox
subject: Wooster Cemetery Tour
description: Levi Cox: This man was the first owner-publisher of the “Ohio Spectator,” the predecessor of the Wooster Republican and Wayne County Democrat, first printed in 1817.
creator: Elisabeth Abell
date: 2013-07-02
rights: Rights held by Elisabeth Abell
format: Photo
type: Image