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Mrs. R.J. Smith Portrait
Portrait of Mrs. R.J. Smith, who coordinated the effort to create "comfort bags" for departing soldiers, circa 1918
Ephraim Quinby, Jr.
Ephraim Quinby, Jr., one of Wooster’s richest and most prominent citizens in the late 19th century. He not only led the effort to build the University, but donated the land for the new school.
Announcement of Lee's Surrender in the Wooster Republican
Title of an article announcing the Surrender of Lee's army. Appeared in the Wooster Republican on April 16, 1865.
1910 Wooster Daily News Article "Italians Are Coming Here"
Article about Salvastine Salvatore and his son coming to Wooster with the help of Joseph DiGiacomo and Dominico Piscinelli, Appeared in the Wooster Daily News on April 25, 1910.
1910 Daily News Article "Italians Here Very Thrifty"
Article informing that Serafino Zarlengo was building a new house on Palmer Street. Comments on the neighborhood of the East End, calling it a "pleasant surprise." Appeared in the Wooster Daily News on August 27, 1910.
Article Announcing Rose Law in the Wooster Daily News
This article from the Wooster Daily News describes how the vote to make Wayne a dry county resulted in the closure of the saloons in the cities surrounding Wooster.
Wooster Courthouse
Photo of the Wooster Courthouse at the corner of Market and Liberty
Demonstration of a Plank Drag, 1904
This photo from the Agricultural College Extension Bulletin demonstrates an innovative piece of technology sold in Wayne County starting in the mid-Nineteenth century - the plank drag.
Armistice Akron Beacon Journal
Akron Beacon Journal front page announcing the armistice that ended WWI, November 11, 1918
1600 Doughboys Parade
Akron Beacon Journal coverage of 146th Infantry's return following WWI, compiled on a scrapbook page
1964 Daily Record Article Discussing Housing Discrimination
A Daily Record article entitled, "Housing is Rated Number One Problem of Wooster's Negroes," discussing the prevalence of housing discrimination in Wooster
1964 Daily Record Article Discussing Dick Morrison's Struggle to Purchase a Home in Wooster
A 1964 Daily Record article entitled, "Wooster Negro Buys a Home - Ten Year Story Has a Happy Ending," that tells the story of Richard "Dick" Morrison Jr. and his struggle to buy a home in Wooster
Ebert Log Cabin
Most of Wooster’s residents in the early nineteenth century lived in small log cabins similar to the one pictured with two rooms and a fireplace for heat and cooking.
Original Letter from Andrew Carnegie to President Holden Congratulating Him on Reaching the Requirements to Receive $100, 000 1902
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.
Original D.L. Freedlander Store Sign with Pack Peddler Wagon 1983
D.L. Freedlander would have been on a similar wagon to this when he first set his sights on Wooster and decided to establish a store.
Men in Front of Early Freedlander's Storefront 1895
Herman Freedlander, far right, grew up helping his father at the store and began working there at the age of twelve.
Men in Front of Early Freedlander's Storefront circa 1895
The original Freedlander’s was well known for men’s clothing, including hats, jackets, and pants.
Civil War Reenactment
A Civil War reenactor at Hale Farm demonstrates the use of a 19th century musket.
Wooster Cemetery Civil War Monument
The Civil War Memorial near the entrance to the Wooster Cemetery.
Hale farm candlemaker
Photograph of historical actor at Hale Farm demonstrating candlemaking techniques.
Hale farm pioneer home
Photograph of pioneer home at Hale Farm
Pioneer stove
Photograph of a recreation of a pioneer kitchen at Hale Farm
Pioneer kitchen Hale Farm
Photograph of recreation of pioneer kitchen at Hale Farm
Ebenezer Lodge
Photo of Masonic temple on N Market St
Eagle Lodge
Photograph of the Eagle Lodge on Beall Ave
Ebenezer Symbol
Photo of masonic symbol outside of Ebenezer lodge on N Market St
Elk Lodge
Photograph of the Elk Lodge at 335 N Market St
GAR grave
Photograph of a grave showing a symbol for the Grand Army of the Republic.
Gerstenslager grave
Photograph of Gerstenslager grave showing masonic symbol.
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus lodge at 132 S Buckeye St