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Oberlin (Ohio)--History--19th Century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Oberlin Maternal Association

 Collection
Identifier: RG 31-006-019
Scope and Contents

The Oberlin Maternal Association collection consists of three volumes of minutes of meetings, 1835-1866. The collection also contains printed copies of the association constitution and informational clippings. It is separated into two series: minute books and printed materials.

Dates: 1835-1932, undated; Majority of material found in 1835-1866; Other: Date acquired: 1981

William E. Bigglestone Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 30-151
Scope and Contents The Bigglestone personal papers reflect William E. Bigglestone's interest in Oberlin history, with a special interest in the Oberlin Black community, and Oberlin during the mid-to-late 19th century. He was preoccupied with focusing on Oberlin's early themes (such as a place of refuge for enslaved people in pursuit of freedom, Black servicemen in the Civil War, and Oberlin College as an integral part of the town) and getting the record straight. The collection highlights Bigglestone’s...
Dates: 1818-2003, undated; Other: Date acquired: 03/03/1982