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102,263 Items from Ohio in DPLA

The collections shared by Ohio Digital Network represent stories that are both unique to Ohioans and part of our shared national story.

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15 Contributing Institutions

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The College of Wooster Special Collections

1189 Beall Ave

Dayton Metro Library

215 E 3rd St

Mansfield/Richland County Public Library

43 W 3rd St

Rodman Public Library

215 E Broadway St

Upper Arlington Public Library

2800 Tremont Rd

Pontifical College Josephinum

7625 N High St

Toledo Lucas County Public Library

325 N Michigan St

Akron-Summit County Public Library

60 S High St

Columbus Metropolitan Library

200 Market St

MidPointe Library System

9363 Centre Pointe Dr

Worthington Libraries

820 North High Street

Kenyon College

103 College Park Street

Bowling Green State University Libraries

1001 E Wooster St

Ohio History Connection

800 E 17th Ave

State Library of Ohio

274 E 1st Ave

Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County

800 Vine St

Cleveland Public Library

525 Superior Avenue

Kent State University

1395 Meloy Rd

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ODN Item of the Week: Strobridge Lithography Co. Circus Posters

 06/13/19

Lithography is a printmaking technique, developed in the 1700s, based on the properties of oil and water. A water resistant medium is applied to a smooth surface such as stone or a metal sheet and the surface is treated with an acidic liquid that etches the uncovered areas, leaving the artist’s original design available to […]

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ODN Item of the Week: The GOHI Collection

 06/07/19

It’s June and that means Pride Month, a time when we can celebrate LGBTQ+ accomplishments and culture, and honor the memory of those who have fought for equality in years past. Gay Pride celebrations began to be held regularly in June to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising, an event prompted by a police raid of the […]

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