Posted on May 30th, 2013 by speccollections
Join the Friends of Green Branch Library for a documentary program on the life of local industrialist and philanthropist, John R. Buchtel. The program will be held at 10 am on Saturday, June 1 at the Green Central Administration Building located at 1755 Town Park Blvd. Following the program is the dedication of an Ohio Historial [...]
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Posted on May 13th, 2013 by speccollections
Be sure to take a look at the Pockrandt Collection, our latest addition to Summit Memory – you just might see something you recognize. This exhibit of nearly 60 images comes from a large collection of photos donated to the Summit County Historical Society by its former president, Carl Pockrandt, now housed in Special Collections. Included are many historically significant topics such as [...]
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Posted on April 29th, 2013 by speccollections
The Ohio Genealogical Society’s 2013 conference was held last week at the Millennium Hotel in Cincinnati. With the theme “Expanding Your Ancestry Through Technology, ” there were plenty of session options devoted to using tech tools in genealogy research. Lisa Alzo, who will speak at our annual all-day program “Discovering Your Immigrant Ancestors“ August 3, presented [...]
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Posted on April 19th, 2013 by speccollections
In 2010, planning began for the creation of a national digital library which would include documents, photographs and more from libraries, museums, and archives across the country. At noon yesterday, the Digital Public Library of America went live. This single portal provides access to the digital collections of many significant repositories including the Smithsonian, National [...]
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Posted on April 9th, 2013 by speccollections
Do you enjoy learning about local architecture? Well, here’s an event you won’t want to miss. Anthony J. Valleriano will discuss his new book Dedication: The Work of William P. Ginther, Ecclesiastical Architect on Monday, April 29, 2013, 7:00 pm at the Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library, Meeting Room 2. The book talk is [...]
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Posted on April 3rd, 2013 by speccollections
The Lighter-Than-Air Society is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the loss of the USS Akron and the launch of the USS Macon, the U.S. Navy’s giant rigid airships built in Akron, with a program at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Akron-Summit County Main Library, 60 S. High St., Akron. The meeting is free and open [...]
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Posted on March 30th, 2013 by speccollections
FamilySearch recently launched Family Tree, a new web-based family tree resource where people can search and share family history information. This new feature will permit researchers to discover ”what others have already found out about their family lines, connect and collaborate with others on shared family trees, and preserve family history information for future generations.” To learn [...]
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Posted on March 26th, 2013 by speccollections
If you’re interested in the history of Green, be sure to take a look a the Green Historical Society’s digital archive. There are a number of documents describing the story of the township, its many hamlets, early families, and more. It’s an excellent local history resource that may hold the answer to your question!
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Posted on March 25th, 2013 by speccollections
Do you want to know more about Historic Preservation? The National Register? The National Trust? Or National Landmarks? Are you interested in learning about the differences and similarities of these initiatives? Join the Preservation Alliance of Greater Akron this evening, Monday, March 25 for Preservation 101, light refreshments, and an opportunity to meet board members and learn about [...]
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Posted on March 19th, 2013 by speccollections
The Library and the Summit County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society are teaming up once again to bring family history researchers a free, day-long genealogy program this summer. This year’s program, “Discovering Your Immigrant Ancestors,” will take place on Saturday, August 3, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm in the Main Library auditorium and will feature [...]
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