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 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 have taken an interest in Dr. A.C....
by communications@oberlinheritage.org | May 29, 2013 | History Highlights
By Mary Anne Cunningham, Assistant to the Director 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 restored 1940 DeSoto, once hailed as...