Ohio Memory Subject Category Essays

Below are short essays on twenty-two topics relating to Ohio's rich history. Also included for each category is a link to items in Ohio Memory of relevance to the subject.

Subject Category Essays and Links to Ohio Memory Rsources
African Americans in Ohio	Explains the work, leisure, and daily life of African Americans in Ohio in a broad range of fields and how they have affected our state and nation.	Items in Ohio Memory
Agriculture in Ohio	Focuses on Ohio's agricultural heritage including the ways that farming has shaped our landscape, our culture and our economy.	Items in Ohio Memory
American Indians in Ohio	Explores American Indian cultures in Ohio before, during, and after European settlement.	Items in Ohio Memory
Ohio Architecture	The architecture of Ohio as represented in its public, commercial and residential structures.	Items in Ohio Memory
Arts and Entertainment in Ohio	Examines the diverse artistic endeavors of Ohio painters, sculptors, musicians, and entertainers and the influence of Ohioans on the growth of American popular culture.	Items in Ohio Memory
Business and Labor in Ohio to 1903	Discusses the evolution of Ohio's economy from its earliest stages to its emergence as one of the world's largest industrial centers, as well as its adjustments to the modern economy.	Items in Ohio Memory
Civil Liberties in Ohio	Examines the role of Ohioans in refining democracy, testing its limits, and working toward a more perfect union, including the struggles for rights and reform.	Items in Ohio Memory
Climate and Weather	Deals with the elements and their impact on daily life.	Items in Ohio Memory
Daily Life in Ohio up to 1903	Deals with the everyday experiences of Ohioans and emphasizes their home and family life.	Items in Ohio Memory
Education in Ohio, 1780-1903	Recognizes Ohio's local, state, and national influence in terms of the development of general education and in higher education.	Items in Ohio Memory
Geography and Natural Resources up to 1903	Explores the diversity of Ohio's landscape and settlement, including natural features such as mountains, natural divisions such as rivers, and human structures such as buildings and cities.	Items in Ohio Memory
Ohio Government	Describes the workings of Ohio politics and government at the state and local level and its role in the lives of average Ohioans, starting with the Northwest Ordinance and early statehood.	Items in Ohio Memory
Immigration and Ethnic Heritage in Ohio to 1903	Recognizes Ohio's rich heritage through an exploration of migration patterns and regionalism, the immigrant experience, and social and cultural traditions.	Items in Ohio Memory
Literary Ohio	Trumpets Ohio's literary tradition, the accomplishments of the state's authors, and the development of Ohio's libraries.	Items in Ohio Memory
Military Ohio	Shows the sacrifices and achievements of Ohio's men and women during wartime as well as the effect of war on the daily lives of Ohioans.	Items in Ohio Memory
American Indians in Ohio to 1903	Explores American Indian cultures in Ohio before, during, and after European settlement.	Items in Ohio Memory
Plants and Animals in Ohio	Highlights the flora and fauna of Ohio, their history, and their relationship with Ohio’s people.	Items in Ohio Memory
Presidents and Politics	Documents Ohio's rich political history, emphasizing Ohio presidents, as well as other Ohioans in national politics. Also explores the national circumstances that made it possible for eight Ohioans to serve as president.	Items in Ohio Memory
Religion in Ohio	Acknowledges the broad and vibrant range of religious experience in Ohio and the impact religion has had on our state and its people.	Items in Ohio Memory
Science and Technology in Ohio	Explores how Ohio-generated science and technology has shaped our world and where it might lead us in the future.	Items in Ohio Memory
Sports in Ohio	Portrays the dynamic history of sports in Ohio, including the accomplishments of our state's athletes, the emergence of organized professional sports, and the significance of amateur sports as a leisure activity.	Items in Ohio Memory
Transportation in Ohio	Shows how Ohio's landscape, economy, and demographic patterns changed due to the evolution of transportation.	Items in Ohio Memory
Ohio Women	Tells of the struggles, accomplishments, and daily life of Ohio women and their influence both locally and nationally.	Items in Ohio Memory