Volume 32 Issue 2 March/April 2016

THE Local Historian

Ohio History Fund Gives Fourth Year of Grants

This year’s History Fund grant recipients. At Statehood Day 2016, the Ohio History Connection announced 14 new grant recipients and grants totaling $100,000. Photo courtesy Ohio History Connection

By Andy Verhoff, History Fund Grant Manager, Ohio History Connection, Columbus

At the March 1 Statehood Day celebration, the Ohio History Connection announced the recipients of a total of $100,000 in grants from the History Fund. The History Fund is a competitive matching grant program administered by the Ohio History Connection’s Local History Services department. Money for the grants comes from individual Ohioans who support the program in three ways: by donating a portion of their state income tax refund to the Ohio History Fund on their state tax return (the tax check-off), by purchasing an Ohio History license plate, and by making donations directly to the Ohio History Connec- tion for the History Fund. Your donation of a part of your Ohio tax refund this year is especially vital. Ninety- nine percent of the money for History Fund grants comes from the tax check-off. To remain on Ohio’s tax return, the check-off must generate a minimum of $150,000, which is a tax check off donation of $9 from approximately 17,000 Ohioans. Approximately 3.6 million Ohio tax filers received state tax refunds and the average refund was $356. For the price of one lunch out a year, you can support history in Ohio! Including the 14 new recipients below, since 2013 the History Fund has given a total WHAT’S INSIDE: of 47 grants in 33 counties in the amount of $448,000. Proving there is a strong need for funding for local history and preservation efforts, in this same period the History Fund 2 President’s Message has received 225 grant requests totaling $2.7 million! Of this year’s 14 grant recipients, five are members of the Ohio Local History Alliance. 3 Be a Part of Ohio Open A total of 23 Alliance members have received History Fund grants since the program’s Doors inception in 2012. A  denotes an Alliance member. 4 History Fund Grants (cont'd) 2015-2016 History Fund Recipients 5 World War I Centennial Auglaize County Historical Society, Wapakoneta 6 Remembering Don Hutslar $4,074 to improve collections management at the Auglaize County Historical Society’s museums. This project will enable the society’s part time administrator and volunteers 7 Book Review: Historic to act on the findings of a recent American Alliance of Museum’s Museum Assessment Preservation-An Introduction Program report, commissioned by the society. The report calls for the society to address a 8 Announcements common challenge small museums face – developing efficient methods of cataloging their collections of artifacts. With guidance provided by experienced collections management 10 Calendar consultants, training, and the help of a graduate-level student in public history, society 11 News from the Regions volunteers will develop efficient work process and collections policies to catalog approxi- mately 2,000 objects over the life of the project. It is intended that the project will serve as 12 New and Renewing a model for other organizations as well as insure good stewardship of the county’s history. Members (Continued on page 3) 1 activities such as visiting museums. These travelers Will I travel to your community to shop at President’s spend 63 percent more on average than other the department store that is the same as the one leisure travelers. five miles from my home – I doubt it. But I will Message: • Governments that support the arts find that come to see your restored 1860s house and Museums have value – economic value. for every $1 invested in museums and other cul- gardens; your collection of Ohio-made glass; It is important to let our community and state tural organizations, $7 is returned in tax revenues. or your train depot museum. While I am in your leaders know that the financial impact of • Museums employ more than 400,000 Ameri- community I will have lunch at one of your local museums and historic sites around the state of cans and directly contribute $21 billion to the U.S. restaurants, visit a local bookstore, and stay Ohio is not minor. We bring dollars into Ohio economy each year and billions more through overnight as I am in route to another unique communities. indirect spending by their visitors Ohio site. A few years ago AMM published some As our communities become more homog- enous with the “mom and pop” retail stores and Beth Weinhardt statistics showing the power of museums as President, Ohio Local History Alliance Local restaurants losing ground to the national chains, “economic engines.” I would like to share History Coordinator, Westerville Public Library our museums and historic sites retain their unique several of these: (614) 259-5028, [email protected] • Seventy-eight percent of all U.S. leisure representation of their community’s heritage. Their travelers participate in cultural or heritage economic impact lies in those differences.

2015 Board Members Ohio Local History Alliance President Region 1 Region 6 Beth Weinhardt, Local History Coordinator Gary Levitt, Director Leslie Blankenship, Trustee Westerville Public Library, Westerville Museum of Postal History, Delphos Franklinton Historical Society, Columbus (614) 259-5028 (419) 303-5482 (614) 527-1957 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] http://westervillelibrary.org/local-history http://www.postalhistorymuseum.org http://franklintonhistoricalsociety.org The Ohio Local History Alliance, 1st Vice President Holly Hartlerode, Curator Andrea Brookover, Executive Director organized in 1960 under sponsorship of Todd McCormick, Curator/Director Wood County Historical Center Fairfield Heritage Association, Lancaster the Ohio History Connection, is composed Logan County Historical Society Bowling Green (740) 654-9923 of local historical societies, historic preservation Bellefontaine (419) 352-0967 [email protected] groups, history museums, archives, libraries, (937) 593-7557 [email protected] http://www.fairfieldheritage.org http://www.woodcountyhistory.org and genealogical societies throughout the state [email protected] Region 7 http://www.loganhistory.org involved in collecting, preserving, and interpreting Region 2 Chris Burton, Executive Director Ohio’s history. 2nd Vice President Gale Martin, Executive Director Armstrong Air & Space Museum Marion County Historical Society, Marion The Local Historian (ISSN 9893-3340) is published Wendy Zucal, Executive Director Wapakoneta (740) 387-4255 (419) 738-8811 bimonthly by the Ohio History Connection, 800 E. Dennison Railroad Depot Museum Dennison [email protected] [email protected] 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211-2497, as a http://www.marionhistory.com http://www.armstrongmuseum.org benefit to Ohio Local History Alliance members. (740) 922-6776 [email protected] Periodicals Postage Paid at Columbus, OH. Jessica Maiberger, Local History Librarian Kasey Eichensehr, Curator http://dennisondepot.org Milan-Berlin Library District Clark County Historical Society Milan Springfield POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Secretary (419) 499-4117 (937) 324-0657 Ruth Brindle, Curator The Local Historian, Local History Services, Ohio [email protected] [email protected] Quaker Heritage Center History Connection, 800 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, www.milan-berlin.lib.oh.us http://www.heritagecenter.us/ OH 43211-2497. Editors: Amy Rohmiller, Mark Wilmington College, Wilmington Sundlov, Rosa Rojas (937) 481-2456 Region 3 Region 8 [email protected] Rebecca Larson-Troyer, Librarian Joel Kohler, Historian Please direct materials or phone inquiries to: http://www2.wilmington.edu/qhc Special Collections Division Mason Ohio Historical Society Akron-Summit County Public Library The Local Historian Treasurer Mason Akron (513) 398-6750 Local History Services Kathleen Fernandez, Independent Historian (330) 643-9030 [email protected] North Canton Ohio History Connection [email protected] http://www.masonhistoricalsociety.org/ 800 E. 17th Avenue Trustees-At-Large http://sc.akronlibrary.org Columbus, OH 43211-2497 Jamie Glavic, Director of Marketing & Leann Rich, Manager of Education Timothy Daley, Executive Director 1-800-858-6878 Communications National Underground & External Relations Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailor’s Railroad Freedom Center, Cincinnati FAX: (614) 297-2567 Mahoning Valley Historical Society Monument, Cleveland (513) 333-7500 [email protected] Youngstown (216) 621-3746 [email protected] Visit The Alliance online at www.ohiolha.org (330) 743-2589 [email protected] http://www.freedomcenter.org [email protected] and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ohio- http://www.soldiersandsailors.com http://www.mahoninghistory.org Region 9 localhistoryalliance Region 4 Margaret Parker, Trustee Jim Oda, Director Nancy Newton, Trustee Meigs County Historical Society, Pomeroy Annual Membership Dues: Piqua Public Library, Piqua Canfield Historical Society, Canfield (740) 992-3810 Organizations: (937) 773-6753 (330) 533-3458 [email protected] Annual budget over $200,000: $100 ($190 for 2) [email protected] [email protected] http://meigscohistorical.org Annual budget $100,000-$200,000: $75 ($140 for 2) http://www.youseemore.com/piqua www.canfieldhistory.org Annual budget $25,000-$100,000: $60 ($110 for 2) Jessica Cyders, Curator Pat Smith, Director Melissa Karman, Director Athens County Historical Society, Athens Annual budget below $25,000: $35 ($65 for 2) Allen County Museum & Historical Society The Sutliff Museum, Warren (740) 592-2280 Lima Individuals: [email protected] (419) 222-9426 (330) 395-6575 Affiliate: $35 ($65 for 2) [email protected] http://athenshistory.org Individual: $50 ($90 for 2) [email protected] http://www.allencountymuseum.org http://www.sutliffmuseum.org Students: $20 Region 10 Immediate Past-President Region 5 Jim Geyer, Director for Museums Business: $100 ($190 for 2) Pioneer & Historical Society of Muskingum Maggie Marconi, Museum Administrator Kate Smith, Special Projects Coordinator Dennison Railroad Depot Museum County, Zanesville Individual subscriptions to The Local Historian Sandusky Library/ Follett House Museum only are available for $25 annually. 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The Local Historianᅵ Mar/Aprᅵ 2016 2 Open Your Heart to History! Be a Part of Ohio Open Doors

in Ohio’s amazing heritage. Most impor- port qualifying, participating properties tantly, we’ll celebrate the treasures in your by promoting the overall ten-day period community. of Ohio Open Doors. In addition to small- We are currently seeking building dollar stipends* available you will also and landmark sponsors to participate have access to: in Ohio Open Doors. To participate: • An online kit of useful materials • Contact us to indicate your interest for promotion (smaller organizations can and to help plan your event. Act now to receive printed materials) be eligible for a limited number of small • Use of the Ohio Open Doors logo stipends. • A public online calendar of open • Hold at least one two-hour event houses and sharing it with travel and from September 9-18, 2016. Ensure the tourism agencies. event is free, open to the public, and *A limited number of small-dollar By Stephen George, abides by all laws and local ordinances stipends to help with out-of-pocket costs Senior Advisor to the CEO, concerning safety and access. will be made available on a first-come, Ohio History Connection, Columbus • Create a special event for your first-serve basis for small non-profit neighbors; think of your event as an participants (please inquire for further 2016 is the 50th anniversary of the Na- opportunity to invite your friends and information). tional Historic Preservation Act signed by neighbors inside your doors to share you Interested in hosting an event? Con- President Lyndon B. Johnson on October site’s unique stories. Consider opening tact Stephen George, Senior Advisor to 15, 1966. It has transformed the face of buildings or spaces rarely seen by the the CEO of the Ohio History Connection, communities from coast to coast, estab- public, having guided tours about the at 614.297.2361 or sgeorge@ohiohis- lishing the legal framework and incentives design and history of the place, and tory.org or Amanda Terrell, Director of to preserve historic buildings, landscapes, providing a place for coffee and conversa- the State Historic Preservation Office at and archaeology. To celebrate, the Ohio tions. 614.298.2000 or [email protected]. History Connection will inaugurate Ohio We’ll help make your event a success! Visit www.ohiohistory.org/opendoors for Open Doors to promote and inspire pride The Ohio History Connection will sup- more information.

Ohio History Fund Gives Fourth Year of Grants (Continued from page 1)

Canal Fulton Heritage Society, The Friends of James A. Garfield Fort Recovery Historical Society, Canal Fulton National Historic Site, Mentor Fort Recovery $6,000 to replace the roof of the William $3,577 for a travelling exhibit about Presi- $17,500 for an archaeological field school Blank House. The project will enable the dent James A. Garfield and the Garfield and ground-penetrating radar survey at society to replace the roof on this 1901 National Historic Site. On the eve of the Fort Recovery. A newly discovered 1793 house, which is one of four historic proper- 2016 Republican National Convention map of Fort Recovery and a ground-pen- ties this all-volunteer organization cares in Cleveland, the friends group of this etrating survey of the area around the fort for in the city and a contributing struc- National Historic Site will produce a series will guide archeological excavations at a ture to the National Register-listed Canal of portable exhibits, which will be hosted at field school. These efforts will likely revise Fulton Historic District in Stark County. locations throughout northeast Ohio. The current understandings of the fort and of The Blank House is the repository of the exhibits, consisting of interpretive banners the two battles that occurred in what is society’s archives and artifact collections. and artifacts, will share the life of President now southwestern Mercer County during Repairs to the roof will protect the building Garfield and encourage visits to his family’s the Ohio Indian Wars of the early 1790s. and the collections inside. The house is also home in Mentor. Increased visitation will The project will share those new conclu- in a historic location in the community, not only enlarge the economic impact of sions within the field of historical archeol- adjacent to the Ohio-Erie canal that the site in Lake County and Northeast ogy, as well as area school groups and the brought prosperity to the area in the Ohio, but also increase viewers’ and visi- public during the 225th anniversary of mid-19th century. tors’ understanding of President Garfield’s the community in 2016. life and legacy. (Continued on page 4) The Local Historianᅵ Mar/Aprᅵ 2016 3 Ohio History Fund Gives Fourth Year of Grants (Continued from page 3)

Green Lawn Abbey Preservation public programs for children and adults ing County and is listed on the National Association, Columbus during Lakeside’s summer season, and Register of Historic Places. The structure $3,450 for the restoration of a stained glass the repository of its artifact and archival has changed little since it was built in 1858, window in Green Lawn Abbey. A product collections about Lakeside, the Marblehead and it is a site for this all-volunteer society’s of Rossbach Art Studio, an important pro- Peninsula, and the Chautauqua Movement. school and public programs. Rehabilitat- ducer of high quality stained glass in early Work to the building now will forestall ing the windows will help to maintain the 20th century in Columbus, the window is more expensive repairs later and protect building; maintaining the building ensures the last of series of six to be restored in the the collections therein. that it can continue to spark an interest in Abbey’s parlor. Once complete, the parlor Milton-Union Public Library, area history for generations to follow. will be highest profile and most often used West Milton The Ted Lewis Museum, area for programs and tours. The project is $3,000 to purchase a microfilm viewer/ Circleville important step in renovating and preserv- scanner/printer. A microfilm reader is a $6,000 for the “Ted Lewis Record ing the Abbey, listed on the National basic tool for historical and genealogical Collection Preservation and Digitiza- Register of Historic Places. The project research at any library. The current unit tion” project. The grant will enable this also advances the all-volunteer associa- at this small town library in southern Pickaway County museum to catalog and tion’s larger goal of saving and sharing Miami County, near Dayton, is so obsolete re-house approximately 378 historic 78 Columbus’s local history, as reflected in the that parts for it are no longer available. RPM records and transcription discs as structure, and inspiring visitors with pro- Consequently, local historical records well as to digitize 197 records. The one-of grams on classical architecture, of which on microfilm sought by patrons are not a-kind record collection documents the the Abbey is an outstanding example. conveniently available. The grant from the Circleville native’s long career from 1919 Heartland Earthworks History Fund, matched by anther grant to 1967, including radio broadcasts, unis- Conservancy, Hillsboro from the Miami County Foundation will sued takes, and historic interviews. The $10,000 for a magnetometer survey of give researchers at the library better access unique collection recordings of Ted Lewis Steel Earthworks, Ross County. A mag- to the records they use to piece together are in danger of deterioration beyond use netometer detects magnetic fields in the their understandings of the past. and could be lost if not addressed soon. earth’s surface and is used in archeology Noble County Historical Warren County Historical to non-invasively look for archeological Society, Caldwell Society, Lebanon phenomena, such as magnetically charged $3,900 to replace the furnace in the Ball- $3,972 for the “In Honor & Remembrance “ghosts” of prehistoric mounds and evi- Caldwell House. The end of the useful life Oral History Project.” The society will col- dence of structures gone for hundreds of of the house’s 30 year-old furnace inspired laborate with the county veterans’ services years. The project will enable the Conser- this all-volunteer organization to write a office to collect approximately 40 oral vancy to perform a magnetometer survey History Fund grant to replace the unit with histories from area vets. The society will on the remaining 35 acres of an archeologi- a new, more energy and money-efficient share the histories on its website and in an cal site, which has remained untouched model. The c. 1832, National Register of exhibit at the Warren County Historical below the plow line of agricultural use. Historic Places-listed house in southeast Society’s museum. It is expected that in The survey will reveal the remainder of the Ohio is a museum featuring the society’s the retelling of their experiences, veterans site’s archeological resources and enable collection of furniture, decorative arts, will be able to help their families and their the Conservancy to prepare detailed maps. and quilts and textiles. A reliable furnace community understand the nature of their This information will allow any future ex- will be cheaper to operate and enable the service. It is anticipated that the oral his- cavations to be carefully targeted, preserv- society to stabilize the temperature in tories will become a resource and teach- ing a record of life in the area thousands the building year-round, and preserve its ing tool for students, so they may discover of years ago. plaster walls, woodwork, stenciling, wall- the stories of these veterans’ service and Lakeside Heritage Society, paper and the collections displayed inside. the impact it had on their families and Lakeside Because the house will have reliable heat in communities. $10,000 for the renovation of the exterior colder months, the society also plans Western Reserve Fire Museum of the Lakeside Heritage Society Museum. to schedule more programing there. & Education Center, Cleveland The project will enable the society to re- Poland Township Historical $19,200 for a window replacement and place the roof, make repairs to the vestibule Society, Poland rehabilitation project in the museum. and exterior of the building, and paint the $6,327 to rehabilitate the eight windows of The project will continue the rehabilita- entire structure. Built c. 1875 as a Method- the society’s Little Red Schoolhouse. The tion of the Western Reserve Fire museum, ist chapel, the building is on the National project will retain the building’s historic formerly the Cleveland Alarm Office Register of Historic Places as a contribut- appearance and windows while making it and Fire Station #28, to its original 1926 ing structure to the Lakeside Heritage energy-efficient and less expensive to oper- appearance. The work on this city-ordi- District in Ottawa County. The building is ate and maintain. The school is the histori- nance designated Cleveland Landmark the headquarters of the society, the site of cal center of Poland Township in Mahon- (Continued on page 5) The Local Historianᅵ Mar/Aprᅵ 2016 4 Ohio History Fund Gives Fourth Year of Grants (Continued from page 4) Commemorating will replace ten damaged glass block windows with near-reproductions of the the Centennial original windows, as documented by period photographs and documents. The of the Great War project will advance the overall goal to re-open previous uninhabitable areas for in Ohio use as museum galleries, public program space, and event rental facilities, as well By Becki Trivison, World War I as return the historic landmark site to Program Coordinator, Ohio History Connection, Columbus its original appearance. The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology, Newark World War I was a global war centered in Europe that lasted from July 28, 1914- $3,000 for the conservation of a historic November 11, 1918 and remains America’s map of Newark. The grant will enable forgotten war, even though more Ameri- the center to conserve a large but dam- cans gave their lives during that war than aged c.1890 map of Newark, which shows during Korea and Vietnam combined. The Image courtesy of the Ohio History Connection. a bird’s eye view of this city in Licking United States' entry into the war came in County. The conserved map will be the April 1917, after two and a half years of The Centennial Committee has also centerpiece of a new exhibit about a efforts by President Woodrow Wilson to been working toward developing a plan nationally-regarded stock farm in Newark keep the country neutral. Ohio played a for the commemoration activities that that imported draft horses from Europe valuable role in the United States’ involve- will be in place by summer 2016 so that ment in World War I, a war that changed it will be available for the full duration of and will be used in programs to highlight the trajectory of the 20th century politi- the U.S. Centennial Commemoration and the contrasts between the city now and cally, culturally, socially, and globally. As beyond. The activities that the committee 125 years ago. The map conservation the state’s historical museum, the Ohio is planning include a traveling exhibit, a project and related exhibit will be a part of History Connection has taken the lead in supporting website with educator lesson the center’s 20th anniversary celebration planning and supporting commemoration plans, a symposium, local history tool in 2016 and is anticipated to become the activities around the state. The commemo- kits, and general informational resources. focal point of the institution’s education ration of World War I will provide an op- All of these resources can be utilized by and community programs because of the portunity to focus attention on the causes, educators, researchers, or those who are contrasts between “then” and “now” that repercussions, and lingering effects of this just interested in learning more about it reveals. monumental historical event. World War I and each resource will reflect April 2017- November 11, 2018 will Ohio’s role in the war and how it impacted Congratulations to our grant mark the centennial of the United States’ the lives of Ohio’s people and communities. recipients. To learn more about the Ohio involvement in the Great War (as World In addition to these resources, the History Fund, how you can help promote War I was then known) and the Ohio Ohio History Connection will be includ- the Fund’s tax check-off, and how to apply History Connection has already begun ing a World War I logo option on its for a grant, visit: www.ohiohistory.org/ preparations for this brief, yet significant Historical Marker application. Ohio was OHFund, or contact the Local History time in Ohio’s past. The Ohio History a microcosm of the nation’s role and reac- Services department of the Ohio History Connection was provided funding by the tion to World War I and to commemorate Connection, 614-297-2341 or averhoff@ State of Ohio to establish a World War I this, the Ohio History Connection will Centennial Commemoration and a implement and coordinate programs that ohiohistory.org Centennial Committee has been orga- will encourage the development of Ohio nized to carry out the goal of providing historic markers that reflect the techno- schools, local organizations, cultural insti- logical, industrial, cultural or sociological tutions, and the general public with assis- impact of WWI in Ohio’s communities. tance that will enable them to commemo- Many exciting things are currently rate World War I at the local level. This in the works and will begin to roll out committee will also be able to connect by the middle of summer 2016. To learn these groups to resources such as grant more about the World War I Centennial funding, or scholarships; collections/ or about a World War I logo on your his- archives material; sources of information torical marker application please contact for research; and regional/state events that Becki Trivison at rtrivison@ohiohistory. commemorate the centennial of World org. More updates will be shared as this War I in Ohio. exciting event unfolds!

The Local Historianᅵ Mar/Aprᅵ 2016 5 the siding in their attempt to restore the Honoring an Expert: structure in 2012, the year of the Columbus’ Bicentennial. During this arduous process, Donald A. Hutslar Reiner called upon Don Hutslar as advisor. In his 1974 Technical Note, Hutslar wrote (1931-2014) “While not a difficult task, restoring a log structure does required time, labor, and By Leslie Blankenship, Trustee, money.” It soon became obvious that much Franklinton Historical Society, time, labor, and money would be required Columbus to bring the Franklinton post office back to life. Restoration continues today as Reiner engages in negotiating the often contradic- On January 25, 2016 around 5:00 pm, tory red tape required by the overlapping a group of about fifteen people began to jurisdictions of national, state, and city hover in the hallway outside the Columbus preservation requirements. City Council room. Representing different Anyone who knew Don remarked upon organizations, they had two things in com- his “encyclopedic” memory about all things mon: respect for Don Hutslar and a love historical and upon the dry sense of humor of Ohio history. Most of those assembled that permeated his articles. But he also shared many decades in the Ohio pres- They worked as a team researching and invoked a lyrical sense of the past and what ervation field: Joyce Barrett of Heritage helping restore Ohio Historical Society it means to those who look for it. My favorite Ohio, Tina Harrah and Barbara Powers sites in the 1970s, such as Johnson’s Farm of his articles is one he wrote about Xenia (Department Head) of the Ohio State His- at Upper Piqua, Miami County; Governor published in the journal Ohio History in the toric Preservation Office, and Todd Kleismit, Thomas Worthington’s estate of Adena at summer of 1974. If you are old enough, you (Director, Community & Government Chillicothe, Ross County, Historic Zoar will remember that Xenia suffered a cata- Relations) of the Ohio History Connec- Village, the German Separatist communi- clysmic tornado on April 4, 1974. Don took tion. Christopher Duckworth, (retired) ty in Tuscarawas County; and the Putnam photographs of the aftermath—flattened Chief of Publications of the Ohio History House in Marietta, Washington County. neighborhoods, streets of rubble, homes Connection and Editor of its magazine A consummate photographer, Don toppled and collapsed, piles of boards on TIMELINE, and David Simmons, Senior had an interest in log houses and barns, crushed automobiles, stumps of broken-off Editor of TIMELINE, had been Don’s water-powered sawmills, and antique trees, and tangled woods. These photos were colleagues since the 1960s. firearms from Ohio’s pioneer past. He published in a scrapbook format interspersed Franklinton folks were there: Trent amassed a huge collection of photographs with reminiscences of an older Xenia taken Smith, Executive Director of the Franklin- of log buildings from all over the state from the book Ohio Town (1962) by Helen ton Board of Trade, and Franklinton His- that were published in accompanying Hooven Santmyer, who knew Xenia since torical Society members: Sandy Androm- journal articles. His images illustrated a the early 1900s. At the beginning of the eda, Brenda Dutton, Leslie Blankenship, 12-page how-to entitled Technical Leaflet article, Don reflected upon this community, and Walt Reiner. The latter is owner and 74: Log Cabin Restoration: Guidelines for elegantly stating the importance of historic restorer of the 1807 Franklinton Log Post the Historical Society published in 1974 by preservation: Office. All assembled to stand for Don the American Association for State and “What is meant by ‘historic continuity’? Hutslar before City Council as a resolution Local History. This guidebook made Don A village or city can be considered as an entity honoring him was read by new Council- the go-to guy for log structure restorers of infinite parts, some definable, some forever woman Elizabeth C. Brown, daughter of from across the country. This publication inexplicable. The structures and residents can Ohio’s Senior U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown. later morphed into his classic 1986 500+ be statistically analyzed, photographed to the In the background, but very much orches- page reference book, now out-of-print, smallest detail, but the important element— trating the event was our indomitable for- entitled The Architecture of Migration: Log the essence of the community—can never mer Councilwoman Fran Ryan. Receiving Construction in the Ohio Country 1750- be completely captured in words or pictures. the printed resolution was Don’s widow 1850. More than a reference, this book This essence is understood best by those who Jean Hutslar, accompanied by Reiner, who included insightful chapters on how and have lived their lifetimes in or near an urban provided a few remarks testifying to Don’s why the log cabin became such a romantic environment. Buildings are appreciated for help over the years. At the age of 82, Don symbol of our pioneer past. their memories as well as for their functions; had passed on June 13, 2014. In 1976, Lois and Walt Reiner certain streets are passages for reflection, So, who was Don Hutslar and why purchased the 1807 David Deardurff log others connect points on a map; a single tree, should we care about him? Before retir- house at 72 South Gift Street also known an old stone sidewalk, an odd chimney pot— ing in 1995, Don’s day job was curator at as the Franklinton Log Post Office. It each might rekindle a half-forgotten event, the Ohio Historical Society. Both he and is one of three surviving remnants of an indistinctly remembered story told by Jean were from Greene County—he from Franklinton’s early history—the Harrison a grandparent.” Yellow Springs, she from Xenia. They had House and Sullivant Office being the advanced degrees in the fine arts but chan- other two. Covered in wooden siding, neled their passion and vast knowledge in the logs of the old post office weren’t vis- the service of history and site preservation. ible until Reiner’s crew began removing The Local Historianᅵ Mar/Aprᅵ 2016 6 Book Review Historic Preservation– An Introduction to Its History, Principles, and Practice

designating historic districts that represent on developing a city preservation plan to a cultural heritage, yet allow the neighbor- revive and sustain a thriving local downtown hood to grow within its historical setting. economy. With recent focuses on environ- Tyler describes the roles of federal, state, mentally-friendly and energy-efficient tech- and local powers, and how they communi- nologies, modifications to historic buildings By Dana Bogart Cress, Ohio History Service Corps Member, cate to each other. have been developed to create better sustain- Community Surveyor, Piqua His next chapter describes common ability. A chapter on environmental sustain- Public Library architectural styles found in most North ability and conservation provides examples American cities. This chapter also discusses of these modifications. It also explores how Historic preservation is not a new con- the new design approaches architects are historic preservation preserves the natural cept to American historians and history creating to contextualize new buildings environment, in addition to the built envi- enthusiasts. Since the nineteenth century, within historic neighborhoods. While this ronment through the Trust for Public Lands. individuals and private organizations have chapter leaves out some building type and Lastly, the author addresses the importance been preserving sites and buildings deemed style classifications, the author acknowledges of preservation to the tourism industry. significant to the nation’s past. These efforts the shortcomings and provides a list of books According to Tyler, historic sites should seek continued at the national level during the for further reading on the subject. Tyler also to offer “heritage interpretation”, which gives early twentieth century with the passage of offers an architectural glossary in the back of tourists local cultural experiences in a history the Antiquities Act (1906) and the establish- the book to assist with the style descriptions. setting. ment of the National Parks Service (1916). The next several chapters address the Overall, Tyler’s textbook, Historic However, with the passage of the National legal basis for preservation, and the designa- Preservation, gives a wide overview of the Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, tions of historic properties and districts. This dynamic and growing field. The author the historic preservation movement shifted section provides case studies of instances provides case studies, guides to follow, and to greater public awareness on national and where legal action needed to be taken to pro- discussions on the current state of preserva- local levels. A movement that started as an tect the integrity of a historically designated tion. It serves as a good starting point for a effort to preserve sites where famous people property and on what grounds these laws novice preservationist or a reference guide lived, or battles took place grew, and contin- stood. Tyler then breaks down the process to to a professional. Where the text is lacking ues to grow, into an undertaking to protect nominate a property to the National Register or brief, additional resources are available the unique built environments of individual of Historic Places or establish a historic district for further study listed throughout the book neighborhoods, and the histories that created ordinance. While the author cannot cover and in a supplementary reading list. This will them. This year will mark the fiftieth anni- everything entailed with these very detailed definitely jump start your historic preserva- versary of this landmark legislation. For local nomination procedures, he describes the steps tion plans and get you thinking about how to history sites who wish to know more about in direct language and provides examples involve your local community in protecting the history of historic preservation, logistics and methods to obtaining these goals. This your cultural environment. of preservation laws, current debates and is a great resource of information if a local trends in the field, and how to get involved, historical society or city government would Tyler, Norman, et al. Historic Preservation: Norman Tyler’s textbook, Historic Preserva- like to investigate how to get their cultural An Introduction to Its History, Principles, tion: An Introduction to Its History, Principles, resources recognized on a national level. and Practice. New York: Norton, 2007.7 and Practice, is a great resource. It should come to no surprise that Tyler’s book begins with a theoretical in- people from several backgrounds and fields troduction about preservation and its impor- of study interact with historic preservation tance to preserving historical accounts and on a daily basis: local governments, state in- memory in addition to buildings. He then stitutions, private developers, visitor bureaus, provides a detailed section on the history of and historic sites. The last group of chapters historic preservation. His discussion of the address these diverse interests in historic development and motives of the field provide preservation. First, Tyler examines preserva- insight to the current goals of the movement. tion’s economic and planning benefits: exist- For example, preservationists have shifted ing infrastructure, lower construction costs, from saving buildings as museum pieces to and tax benefits. A chapter is also provided

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Professional Development

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Oral History Institute 2016 Small Museums Scholarships Ohio Humanities’ Oral History Institute for AASLH Annual Meeting began as a series of workshops in 2000 and has grown to become an annual multi-day The American Association for Stateand Local History will hold its Annual Meeting professional development institute hosted and Online Conference in Detroit, MI from September 14-17, 2016. This year’s theme – by Kenyon College. Designed to provide The Spirit of Rebirth – examines the personal, communal, and organizational journeys training in the field of oral history, the that lead to vibrancy, authenticity, social change, and sustainability. institute welcomes staff and volunteers Unfortunately, many working in our nation’s small museums feel as if we can only from historical societies, libraries, colleges dream of attending this meeting. In a perfect world, boards would grant every request and universities, schools, and other com- to fund our professional development. Institutions of modest means, however, may not munity groups. have the resources to help us become effective stewards of our community’s memory. Participants in the institute receive Websites, listservs, and social media constantly offer new sources of technical and instruction on the technical aspects and psychological support, but nothing is better than the face-to-face fellowship of sharing ethical considerations of oral history inter- survival strategies. Every year, increasing numbers of Annual Meeting sessions address viewing, the importance of collaboration issues specifically affecting small museums. These sessions can be as practical and wide- among community organizations, and pre- ranging as training, marketing, and strategic planning. Other sessions focus on creative paring effect grant proposals to underwrite ways to forge and re-energize relationships with the surrounding community. oral history projects. The institute pro- AASLH’s Small Museums Committee is offering scholarships to any AASLH mem- vides resources and training material for bers who are full-time, part-time, paid, or volunteer employees of small museums. Each conducting oral history projects, specific $500 scholarship will cover the cost of both the conference registration and the Small descriptions of Ohio-related oral history Museums luncheon. Any remaining funds may be used to offset travel and/or lodging projects that could be replicated, and a expenses. Acceptance of the scholarship is contingent upon recipients submitting a post directory of humanities professionals that to the AASLH Big Ideas for Small Museums blog about their Annual Meeting experience. could serve as a consultation resource. To qualify the applicant must work for a museum with a budget of $250,000 or less. For more information on the Oral They also must either be an individual AASLH member or work for an institutional History Institute, contact Jim Calder member. The deadline is June 10. For more information, visithttp://community.aaslh. at [email protected] or org/small-museums-scholarship/. 800.293.9774.

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Call for Judges Professional Grants and Volunteers Development for Ohio History Day

NEH Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions

Preservation Assistance Grants help small Photo courtesy of the Ohio History Connection. Sharing Time is always a popular part of every Regional Meeting. Photo courtesy of the Ohio and mid-sized institutions – such as libraries, History Connection. museums, historical societies, archival reposi- Ohio History Day is a year-long research project tories, cultural organizations, town and county designed for students in grades 6-12. Each year, Regional Meetings are records offices, and colleges and universities students pick a topic based on an annual theme – improve their ability to preserve and care for and develop a project to illustrate the historical Happening Now! their significant humanities collections. These significance of the topic. The program culminates may include special collections of books and in regional and state level contests that take place in In 2016 the Ohio Local History Alliance journals, archives and manuscripts, prints and March and April. All contests are free for the public is inviting historical organizations to con- photographs, moving images, sound record- and take place from 9am-5pm. nect with their communities. For historical ings, architectural and cartographic records, Ohio History Day invites you to spend a organizations and museums to be successful decorative and fine art objects, textiles, archae- Saturday in March or April learning from and being in the future, it is critical that they become ological and ethnographic artifacts, furniture, inspired by passionate and knowledgeable students! important members of their communities historical objects, and digital materials. There are plenty of opportunities to participate. Be today. Historical organizations must develop Applicants must draw on the knowledge a judge at one of the upcoming district competitions strong connections between themselves and of consultants whose preservation skills and across Ohio and/or the State Competition on April the community. These connections can enrich experience are related to the types of collec- 30, 2016 at Ohio Wesleyan University. To register their communities by developing relationships tions and the nature of the activities on which as a judge: built on education, understanding, and respect their projects focus. Within the conservation • Visit http://oh.nhd.org/register.php and amongst all members of their communities. field, for example, conservators usually special- select the competition you would like to judge Historical organizations have the necessary ize in the care of specific types of collections, tools to bring people together and strengthen such as objects, paper, or paintings. Applicants • Scroll down to the bottom of the page and their communities. Accept this invitation to at- should therefore choose a conservator whose select “judge” from the drop-down list and tend the Alliance's 2016 regional meetings and specialty is appropriate for the nature of their click “GO” discover innovative ways to connect your com- collections. Similarly, when assessing the pres- • On the next page select the link "Don't munity. Register online for meetings at http:// ervation needs of library, museum, or archival have a username and password? Click here www.ohiolha.org/alliance-regional-meetings/. holdings, applicants must seek a consultant to begin." You'll be asked to complete a personal specifically knowledgeable about the preserva- information form, including a username and Upcoming regional meetings are: tion of these types of collections. password for yourself. You will need to create March 19 The program encourages applications a new username and password every year. from small and mid-sized institutions that Region 6: Dawes Arboretum, Newark • Fill out all the requested information Region 8: Cincinnati Observatory, Cincinnati have never received an NEH grant. Applica- tions are due May 3. For more and information including which division(s) and catergory(ies) April 2 and an application, visit http://www.neh.gov/ you would prefer to judge. Region 9: Jackson Historical Society, Jackson grants/preservation/preservation-assistance- Region 10: Belpre Historical Society, Belpre grants-smaller-institutions. Upcoming contests are: April 9 March 19 Region 1: Museum of Postal History, Delphos Region 2: Terra Community College, Fremont Region 3: Westlake Historical Society, Westlake Region 8: Hamilton High School, Hamilton April 16 April 2 Region 2: Richland County Historical Society, Region 4: Youngstown State University, Mansfield Youngstown Region 4: Youngstown State University, Region 10: Ohio University, Zanesville Youngstown April 9 Region 5: Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton April 30 State Contest: Ohio Wesleyan, Delaware

The Local Historianᅵ Mar/Aprᅵ 2016 9 Join the Ohio Local CALENDAR On History Alliance... 2016 the Web ...or connect a sister organization March 19 to the Alliance and ask its leaders Region 6 and Region 8 meetings. For more information, see page 9. to join in one of the following Region 2 & 8 History Day contests. For American categories: more information, see page 9. Organizational Member April 2 Region 9 and Region 10 meetings. For more Panorama Get six issues of The LocalHistorian, information, see page 9. save when you register for our Region 4 & 10 History Day contests. For Alliance regional and statewide local more information, see page 9. http://dsl.richmond. history meetings, receive periodic email updates, and save on Ohio Historical April 9 edu/panorama/ Region 1 and Region 3 meetings. For more Society services for organization, in- information, see page 9. cluding speakers and customized train- American Panorama ing workshops. Best of all, when you April 15 is an historical atlas of join the Alliance as an Organizational Tax Day! File your taxes and donate to the Member, your membership benefits History Fund! the United States for all of your organization’s staff and April 16 members—they will all qualify the twenty-first century. Region 2 and Region 4 meetings. For more for discounts on registration for information, see page 9. It combines cutting-edge the Alliance’s regional and statewide research with innovative meetings and when buying Alliance April 30 publications. State History Day Contest. For more interactive mapping tech- information, see page 9. Operating budget: niques, designed to ap- Over $200,000 a year: May 3 peal to anyone with an $100 ($190 for 2) NEH Preservation Assistance Grants interest in American $100,000-$200,000 a year: Application Deadline. For more $75 ($140 for 2) information, see page 8. history or a love of maps. $25,000-$100,000 a year: June 10 Visitors to the site can $60 ($110 for 2) AASLH Small Museums Scholarship use these digitized maps Under $25,000 a year: Application Deadline. For more $35 ($65 for 2) information, see page 8. to explore the spread of slavery in the south, Individual Member Calendar items are chosen on the basis overland trails followed Get six issues of The LocalHistorian , of available space and applicability to save when you register for our Alliance the largest number of our readers, who by American migrants in are mainly volunteer and professional regional and statewide local history leaders of local historical societies, history the nineteenth century, meetings, receive periodic email museums, archives, libraries, historic and the American canal updates. preservation groups, and genealogical Affiliate: $35 a year ($65 for 2) societies in Ohio. We cannot include system (especially relevant Individual: $50 a year ($90 for 2) events mainly of local interest; for these we suggest local newspapers, broadcast in Ohio). Student: $20 a year media, Ohio Magazine, 1-800-BUCKEYE, and, if arts related, www.ArtsinOhio.com. Business Member $100 a year ($190 for 2)

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The Local Historianᅵ Mar/Aprᅵ 2016 10 Region 4 tion, go to www.historicalsocietyvandalia- News from butler.org. Ashtabula, Geauga, Mahoning, Portage, the Regions and Trumbull Counties Region 8 Region 5 Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties Region 1 Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Counties Region 9 Henry, Lucas, Putnam, Van Wert, Williams, Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, and Wood Counties TheNorth Canton Heritage Society sponsored Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Ross, Scioto, a seminar at Walsh University to celebrate and Vinton Counties Region 2 the conservation of two rare Hoover Suction Sweeper Company pamphlets in its collec- TheBerlin X-roads Battlefield Preservation Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Huron, Marion, tion. The pamphlets were printed in 1917 Association recently dedicated a new, large Morrow, Ottawa, Richland, Sandusky, to persuade residents to change the name of sign to mark the site of the Civil War Battle of Seneca, and Wyandot Counties the town from New Berlin to North Canton. Berlin Heights. The engagement took place on July 17, 1863 as part of Morgan’s Raid across TheWyandot Popcorn Museum (which Speakers from nearby universities gave talks Southern Ohio. The Berlin X-Roads Battlefield shares space with the Marion County Histori- on different aspects of the story of the name Preservation Association is aa new organiza- cal Society museum) is an unusual museum change. The event was sponsored by a grant tion of about 40 members dedicated to listing with the world’s largest collection of restored from Ohio Humanities, and the conserva- the battlefield site on the National Register popcorn machines housed under a circus big tion was sponsored by a grant from the of Historical Places. top. According to YAHOO TRAVEL, they Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation. ICA-Art “went in search of weird, wonderful, and Conservation in Cleveland did the conserva- wacky museums that are worth going out tion work over the summer of 2015. For more Region 10 of your way to see.” The Wyandot Popcorn information, go to http://northcantonheritage. Belmont, Coshocton, Guernsey, Monroe, Museum was deemed by their researchers org/. Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, and to be the wackiest museum in Ohio. Here is Washington Counties their list of the weirdest museums, from coast Region 6 to coast. https://www.yahoo.com/travel/51- Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Knox, weird-museums-across-the-u-s-one-for- Licking, Madison, Perry, Pickaway, and every-110046510552.html Union Counties

TheKelleys Island Historical Association TheDelaware County Records Center re- was honored with an Ohio Historical Records ceived the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Advisory Board 2015 Achievement Award Board 2015 Achievement Award for its devo- for its effors in implementing archival acces- tion to the care, preservation, and acces- sion, processing, and cataloging procedures; sibility of county records through continual increasing the accessibility of its collections modernization of processes and dedication through the creation and publishing of its to providing convenient public access to the inventory; and fostering research through new records in its care. “The Delaware County initiatives. “We commend the Association and Records Center has been one of the ‘must-see’ volunteers for the strides that have been taken locations for counties looking to establish to gain intellectual control over the archival records centers due to its facilities, processes, collections in your possession through inven- and use of technology to both preserve and torying and processing, which have resulted make records accessible,” said Pari Swift, chair in both the ease of staff access to the collec- of this year’s OHRAB award committee. “With tions and an increase in public access to the the new, expanded location, it is evident that unique collections,” said Pari Swift, chair of the the county recognizes the value of making OHRAB committee. For more information, the county’s treasured records available to visit www.kelleysislandhistorical.org. researchers now and into the future.” To learn more, see http://www.co.delaware.oh.us/index. Region 3 php/records-center. Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, and Summit Counties Region 7 Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Bedford Historical Society has been awarded Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami, a grant from the Cuyahoga County Arts & Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby Counties Culture Board to fund a new program, the Northeast Ohio Local History Fair. The free TheVandalia-Butler Historical Society is public event will bring together local history building a new storage building on their organizations and attendees from all over property. The building will allow the society Northeast Ohio. The Fair will be held Saturday, to move items from the existing barn and April 30, 2016, 10am - 4pm, at the Ellenwood wash house on the property into storage, Community Center, 124 Ellenwood Ave, which will also allow the society more exhibit Bedford, OH 44146. For more information space for their collections. For more informa- visit http://neolocalhistoryfair.com. The Local Historianᅵ Mar/Aprᅵ 2016 11 MEMBERSHIP People in the News List as of March 4, 2016 Welcome New Member Gates Mills Historical Society, Gates Mills Ohio Humanities is pleased to announce Glendale Heritage Preservation, Cincinnati Michael Straughter is its new Outreach Coordi- Individual Granger Historical Society, Medina nator. Straughter replaces Mark Holbrook, who Megan Smeznik, Copley Greater Loveland Historical Society & Museum, Loveland has been appointed as executive director of the Hanover Township Historic Society, Hanoverton Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Thank You Harmony Hill Association, Inc, Williamsburg Straughter comes to Ohio Humanities with more Renewing Members Henry County Historical Society, Napoleon than 17 years of providing strategic communica- Hinckley Historical Society Inc, Hinckley tion services to various non-profits. He also has Individual Indian Hill Historical Society, Cincinnati Carl T. Engel, Painesville John Paulding Historical Society Inc, Paulding an extensive background in graphic design and Rosalie Frazier, Columbus Lake County Historical Society, Painesville community outreach, as well as web content Daniel L. Frizzi, Bellaire Lake Township Historical Society, Uniontown development and management. Lillian E. Jones Museum, Jackson Organizations Lorain County Historical Society, Elyria Raya Williams is the new Site Manager of Alliance Historical Society, Alliance Lorain Historical Society, Lorain Schoenbrunn Village. Williams has previously Baltic Area Historical Society, Baltic Louisville-Nimishillen Historical Society, Louisville worked at Zoar Village, beginning as a volunteer Belmont County Historical Society, Barnesville Lucy Hayes Heritage Center, Chillicothe in 2009 and serving as the Communications Belpre Historical Society, Belpre Lynchburg Historical Society, Lynchburg Coordinator from 2014-2015. In this role, she Brethren Heritage Center, Brookville Madog Center for Welsh Studies, Rio Grande Brimfield Historical Society, Kent Magnolia Area Historical Society, Magnolia managed Zoar’s rentals, processed memberships, Brunswick Area Historical Society, Brunswick Mariemont Preservation Foundation, Cincinnati and updated social media. Williams will gradu- Canal Winchester Area Historical Society, Maritime Museum of Sandusky, Sandusky ate from Kent State University – Stark Campus Canal Winchester Mayfield Township Historical Society, with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Carlisle Area Historical Society, Franklin Mayfield Village Business Administration. Carroll Area Historical Society, Carroll Maumee Valley Historical Society, Maumee Central Insurance Fire Museum, Van Wert Metamora Area Historical Society, Metamora Kathy Fernandez has retired from the director- Centerville-Washington Township Historical Museum at the Friends Home, Waynesville ship of the North Canton Heritage Society. Society, Centerville New Albany-Plain Township Historical Society, In ten years, Fernandez oversaw a multitude of Columbus Metropolitan Library, Columbus New Albany Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society, Cuyahoga Falls Noble County Historical Society, Caldwell projects from photo calendars to commissioning Dayton Police History Foundation, Inc., Dayton Olmsted Historical Society, Olmsted Falls plays to moving the society to a new location. Delphos Canal Commission, Delphos Perrysburg Area Historic Museum, Inc., Perrysburg In retirement, she plans to return to writing and Edison Birthplace Association, Milan Piqua Public Library, Piqua studying Zoar Village. Nicole Marino is the new Enon Community Historical Society, Enon Richfield Historical Society, Richfield Executive Director. Marino has a bachelor’s de- Shanes Crossing Historical Society, Rockford Erie County Historical Society, Sandusky gree in education and a master’s degree in public Fairport Harbor Historical Society, Fairport Harbor Swiss Community Historical Society, Bluffton Fowler Township Historical Society, Cortland Tippecanoe Historical Society, Tipp City history from Youngstown State University. Franklin Area Historical Society, Franklin The Castle, Marietta Anne Michael is a new addition to the Edu- Franklin County Genealogical & Historical The John P. Parker Historical Society, Ripley Society, Grove City Union County Historical Society, Marysville cational Outreach staff at theLorain County Friends of Whitewater Shaker Village, Cincinnati Westwood Historical Society, Cincinnati Historical Society. Michael has a B.S in Educa- Fulton County Historical Society, Wauseon Williams County Historical Society, Montpelier tion from Bowling Green State University and Gahanna Historical Society, Gahanna Windsor Historical Society, Windsor a Master’s Degree in Education from Kent State Galion Historical Society Inc, Galion Wood County Historical Center & Museum, University. She is a retired Media Specialist for Bowling Green the Elyria schools, with additional experience in classroom teaching and public libraries.

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