RG 31. Oberlin Community Records

Scope and Contents Records include minutes of general meetings and board meetings, 1924-1950; an annual report, 1945-46; bulletins, 1944-1960, 1969-1972; correspondence, 1955-1959; printed matter, 1956-1970; newspaper clipping, 1941, 1952, and 1947-1965; and three scrapbooks, 1949-1961. Folders of information from various committees cover the following topics: “Citizen’s View of 1952,” a program sponsored by NBC Radio; “Life Magazine”; the League of Women Voters, 1952-53;...

Scope and Contents The records of the Pansy Chapter #34, Oberlin Order of the Eastern Star document the organization’s internal activities and their ties to other O.E.S. groups.  The group met regularly for bi-weekly meetings, and celebrated activities such as Association Day, Flag Day, Inspections, Installation of officers and Friendship nights with other nearby Ohio chapters. The collection consists of a three-page history, 1976; a list of past Matrons and Patrons, 1895-1977; programs for events...

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The collection consists of yearly programs, 1898-1915, listing club programs and members.

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One yearly program for 1912, titled “Calendar of the Women’s Progressive Club,” lists officers, members, meeting places, and topics of discussion.

Scope and Contents The Oberlin Non-Partisan Woman's Christian Temperance Union is documented by administrative records, printed material, and miscellaneous items including newspaper clippings and a letter from Ann Hopkins Olds to the Oberlin Weekly News, 1888 March 8. The administrative records include secretary’s books, 1897 January 5–1924 August 20 (2 vols.), which are mainly minutes of meetings plus a few newspaper clippings. Financial records include a treasurer’s book, 1901-1924 (1 vol.) and a...

Scope and Contents The records of the Oberlin Junior Women’s Club document the organization’s involvement in local community projects, as well as ties to state and national organizations. The collection consists of club handbooks, 1961-64; constitution and rules, 1954; programs for events, 1961-1963; newspaper clippings, 1960-63; magazines from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, 1961-62, and the Directory of the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs, 1960-62. The records also include miscellaneous papers...

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The single volume of detailed minutes of the meetings provides a record of the discussions held and opinions expressed by members. Resolutions passed comprise a substantial part of the minutes. The 1835 constitution and annual reports also are included in the notebook. The dates covered by the volume are 1835 to 1857. A copy has been made for public access.

Scope and Contents The papers of the Oberlin Public Schools consist of High School Annuals (1902-28), graduation programs (1870s), and names and addresses, 1915-16, 1921-22, 1931-46; Junior High Council, ca.  1930; Pleasant School PTA, 1954-70; and other records, 1927-51. Older records, 1843-72, include pupil enumerations, teachers and district clerk reports, bonding certificates, teachers certificates, superintendents and board minutes and reports, correspondence, bids, deeds for school lots,...

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This collection is divided into 14 record series. Its records span 1937 through 1998, and include administrative information, annual reports, correspondence, financial records, membership records, publicity and program files, and photographs.

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The Senior Forum Records include membership information, minutes, treasurer's reports, programs, and constitutions.