by communications@oberlinheritage.org | Sep 14, 2021 | History Highlights
By Zenobia Calhoun, 2021 Summer OHC Volunteer A long drought in 1930 tested Oberlinians’ energy and strength along with millions around the nation. It decimated crops and threatened Oberlin’s water supply: “The water shortage really was a serious condition—more...
by communications@oberlinheritage.org | Jul 22, 2016 | Oberlin Heritage Center Collections
by Hannah Cipinko, Oberlin Heritage Center Junior Intern Richard Lothrop (1925-2015), pictured with his cocker spaniel Rusty. [1] Oberlin is well known for its historic qualities, its strong sense of community, and high amount of community involvement. In this...
by communications@oberlinheritage.org | Jul 5, 2014 | History Highlights
Greetings history enthusiasts and arbitrary visitors alike! My name is Austin Spenzer and this summer I am interning with the Oberlin Heritage Center through an organization called Leadership Lorain County. This upcoming fall semester I will be a senior at Miami...
by communications@oberlinheritage.org | Jul 17, 2013 | History Highlights
by Michelle Myers, Leadership Lorain County Intern (originally published July 17, 2013) Upon leaving my summer internship at the Oberlin Heritage Center and graduating from Swarthmore College in two years, I plan on going to nursing school and becoming a midwife. I...
by communications@oberlinheritage.org | May 29, 2013 | History Highlights
By Mary Anne Cunningham, Assistant to the Director (originally published May 29, 2013) Last month, OHC staff visited with Michael and Dorene McAndrews of Brooksville, Florida, who traveled to Oberlin as part of a journey to research and document the history of their...
