78 10 6624 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/85aea6020b773e1237f3ddbe2cf34dd8.jpg a6122aee467856451a2a6f94796aa533 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Description An account of the resource This collection from the early 20th century contains Daisy E. Wheaton's Stereograph collection which documents her travels across the United States with her husband, Charles, and several of their friends. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our Estate in Miami Description An account of the resource Chas. and I on our estate by Miami Riv. A "Strangling Fig" squeezing the life out of a fir oak or some other tree--behind us. Subject The topic of the resource Houses and Homes--United States--Florida--Miami-Dade County--Miami--Early 20th century Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury--History--Early 20th century Personal narratives--American--Early 20th century Photography--Stereographs--United States--Early 20th century Travel--United States--Florida--Miami-Dade County--Miami--Early 20th century Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daisy E Green Wheaton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource early 1900s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Relation A related resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Stereograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 30210312451981 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/55e0a0f5a0ed215bd163454c4cc8144f.jpg c8e3d7332ff19756bc1b04e5badb4318 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Description An account of the resource This collection from the early 20th century contains Daisy E. Wheaton's Stereograph collection which documents her travels across the United States with her husband, Charles, and several of their friends. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our Family Reunion in Sycamore Park, Los Subject The topic of the resource Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury--History--Early 20th century Parks--California--Los Angeles County--Los Angeles--Sycamore Park--Early 20th century Personal narratives--American--Early 20th century Photography--Stereographs--United States--Early 20th century Travel--United States--California--Los Angeles County--Los Angeles--Early 20th century Description An account of the resource Our family reunion in Sycamore Park, "Los" Mch 20 - 1921. Mrs Burke, Dr Burke and grandchild Mrs Emma Jackson, Delta Colo. R.A. Wright - Los Angeles Ella Williams - " Emilia Hays - " Mr Mrs Wm Hootley " Miss Smith " " Muriel " " Dr. Mrs F.M Preston " Mrs-Mr Frank Myers - " Mr-Mrs C.J. Sorenson " Dr-Mrs C.A. Burke - " Mr-Mrs H.D. Lord - " Forest Wright Wells " Ms Hattie Wells " Mr Ms H.D. Priest 1506 2nd Ave Mr Mrs David Blainer - Johnstown O " " F.H. McArtor Pasadena " " D.J. Smith " " P.L.B. Burges, Placentia " " Frank - - Riverside Wheatons Sunbury - O - Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daisy E Green Wheaton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Mar 20, 1921 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Relation A related resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Stereograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 30210312451981 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c0fe886a2c3a83e962171db85c996dd9.jpg db533b76d8218fdb67fefb324ef8f27c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 1] [corresponds to front cover of Our Frontier 1800-1860] Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the birth of Our town of Ashley 1849 William Sharp Our frontiersman [image of Sharp] OHIO AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL 1776-1976 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 1) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Sharp Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Book Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f53cd3843f214c85f8f6a1cad40418b1.jpg f04990513b86cd9f24d1fdcf48ebc916 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 2] [corresponds to unlabeled page 2 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] [signed by the author] Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 2) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0b15f9e89b2ad015880ff930f4f6793e.jpg 67cc601593ee07b11311bff0457fce65 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 3] [corresponds to unlabeled page 3 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] This story is written in loving memory of my grand- parents. Alfred Randolph Livingston and Cynthia Elizabeth Gavitt Livingston. They were born and grew to maturity in the Ashley vicinity. Genevieve Cole 1976 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 3) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ed8333114c081f3a1780e005bb91d413.jpg 30281b95f0f20c5012e475975200244a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 4] [corresponds to page 3 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] This is the story of our frontier. This frontier was the wilderness extending north from the set- tlement at Delaware, Ohio. The time referred to here includes the years from 1800 to 1860. Our frontier is roughly bounded on the west by the Olentangy and Whetstone rivers. The Greenville Treaty Line is the north boun- dary, which includes parts of what are now Marion and Morrow counties. The east boundary of our frontier is the east branch of Alum Creek. The picture on the cover is our "frontiersman" William Sharp. William Sharp's story is quoted in part from the Delaware County 1880 History. The topography presentation is a very excellent, well researched article by Stanley Baker. This article is separately available in its' en- tirety. Also included are notes taken by Genevieve Cole from a seminar at Defiance College in 1975. The story includes many word-of-mouth stories that have never been written. An effort has been made to include the names of the first settlers. Finally, it is explained how the town of Ashley was born at the end of the first fifty years. The principal cause was the new railroad. Ashley as a town was the new and exciting focal point of the surroun- ding area. This community contributed to most of the population and business of the new town in a radius of at least ten miles. We wish to state the following, although it is out of context in time. It has never been recorded elsewhere. Arlington Cline was an enthusiastic historian of the Ashley com- munity. George Watson was Alum Creek's replica of Henry Thoreau. Two others should be mentioned: George Thurston and Eddie Weiser. These men have written, or preserved our local history. They deserve honorable mention, although they lived since the Civil War, and therefore are not included in the Story. The Quaker community has been ably recorded elsewhere by Mordecai Benedict and Lawrence Westbrook. 3 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 4) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c864c798436fccf413800c1e1bc8045c.jpg 41156782f384e4784055c298891fdd8d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 5] [corresponds to page 4 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] [map of Ashley/Delaware County] 4 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 5) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0d205430feffea8d9cc033ec844eb9e0.jpg ec315f2db5278a749a69d47b4bee2e5a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 6] [corresponds to page 5 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE ASHLEY, OHIO AREA AND ITS IMPACT ON EARLY SETTLEMENT The development of the Ashley, Ohio area can best be un- derstood by the study of the topography and its interrelated en- vironment. Physical benefits and physical limitations can be seen which directly affect the way human populations have settled the area. The topography has affected the historical human population as well as the prehistoric population. The glacier receded or melted northward at an even rate depositing the rock called till. The till was evenly deposited in a level surface called a ground morraine. The till, being very porous, filled with water after the recession of the glacier. The filling continued until a continuous subsurface watertable developed. Since the character of the ground morraine is slightly rolling, natural lakes and marshes formed in the low areas. The nature of the till and drainage system has established a pattern in the Ashley, Ohio area. The majority of the area was poorly drained with a shallow watertable. Marshy areas were interceded with occasional rises. The drainage pattern since the initial formation changed little until the 1840's. Before this time the settlement pattern was dictated by this topography. The settlement of the first whites from 1800 to 1840 resembles the pattern of the Indians before them. The Whites used the rivers and the adjacent trails for transportation that had been used by the Indian for centuries. The well drained bluff areas were the first lands sold and cabin sites were superimposed on Indian sites. Whites and Indians alike drank from the same springs. Another important reason for settlement near the streams was the use of the flowing water as a source of power. Soon the land along the rivers was sold, and the poorly drained interior was sold, clearing began and cabins were built on the highest 5 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 6) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/33cc143303341e39fc6538a0abf38377.jpg f55d36e1ded052f7cca02cf70582b7f4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 7] [corresponds to page 6 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] available spot on each parcel of land. Around 1840 the forests were largely beginning to be cleared and the land began to receive direct radiation from the sun which caused increased evaporation. The watertable began to decline from this, and as a result of increased run-off, pumpage of wells, drainage of tiles and open ditches. The physical conditions of the topography, its drainage and the forest tended to slow the development of the area away from the major streams. There was a need for this land, however, and it was soon converted into useful and productive land. The railroad, which was planned and built about 1850, found the topography generally free from obstacles except for an occasional marshy area. The railroad crossed a frontier road that ran between Norton, Ohio and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Ashley was soon established as a local com- mercial center. Stanley Baker Graduate student of O.S.U. 6 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 7) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2d8ecdd3f9a90439591d8908874e2924.jpg 6909e5573df111b431909fb36a68e5c2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 8] [corresponds to page 7 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] 1800 One of the first settlers in the area was William Sharp, who is pictured on the front cover. William Sharp was born in Virginia. He came with his father to Marietta, Ohio in the very early part of 1800. When William was twenty-one his father bought him a large number of medical books (which were then considered authoritative) hoping his son would be a doctor. William instead chose the woods. Shouldering his rifle he headed for Indian country. In the course of the next several months he lived on the game he shot. In 1809 he found himself near Norton. He remained there for three or four years, and then joined the army and headed north to Sandusky. In 1814, after the war, he married Sarah Boyd, the adopted daughter of John Duncan. He built a cabin for his wife, and though attached to her, he could not resist the temptation of going into the woods on a hunt,-- and often would be gone for weeks. He was a good provider, and had the reputation of being the greatest "bee-hunter" in the vicinity. He also knew the Indian languages well. He finally settled down and bought sixy acres from Joseph Cole. Some of his relatives visited him from Marietta, and brought his medical books. He now read them and started a practice for which he refused pay. (He died in 1861 and is buried in Marlboro Cemetery. He left numerous descendants in Ashley and the surrounding vicinity.) At about the same time as Sharp arrived in Norton, Henry Foust arrived and married May Olds. Her father, Confort, was probably the first settler in the area being near Windsors Corners. Others gradually began to move in; there were still many Indians to be found in our frontier territory. (These notes from the seminar at Defiance College in 1975 give us some perspective on the very early times.) There was a Jesuit mission at Auglaize as early as 1639. The Jesuits were in contact with roving bands of Indians and important tribes. 7 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 8) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9b54c1ff7373727de93300271c2f800d.jpg 6a1cdb5090c444e9f271303bf9827ca6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 9] [corresponds to page 8 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] In support of this, silver crosses have been found buried in Ohio, apparently given to the Indians by Jesuit priests. (This information was contributed by Prof. R. Baby.) Silver crosses have also been found on a hill just south of Nor- ton, less than a hundred years ago. (This information was contributed by Mrs. Buck.) By the late 1600's the Indians in what is now Ohio had been greatly decimated by tribal warfare. In the early 1700's Shawnees, Delawares, Miamis and Wyandotts were here in Ohio in great numbers. They were here as hunters and trappers, and also participating in violent warfare - especially in the Revolution, and to some extent as late as the War of 1812. The northern border of Delaware County was originally the Greenville Treaty Line. This treaty was signed in the summer of 1795 and carried a little more respect than most of the previous Indian treaties. In early 1800, the revolution was concluded (or so they thought). The white settlers were coming! The government encouraged it. Some settlers came as missionaries to save the Savage Souls, but more white people were just land hungry. They justified themselves (if they thought of it) that the Indians were letting the land go to waste. There were some rich land speculators, but very many people were poor and hungry. Some young couples were braving the wilder- ness to rear their young families in a "new world of freedom." Howes' History of Ohio says that "the trees in this country were often a hundred and fifty feet tall. Sixty feet to the first limb." (That seems impossible!) At this time few knew what a tornado was! The storms seldom penetrated the thick and heavy trees. These enormous trees has huge root systems and with the deep bed of humus that covered the forest floor, the water was held like a great sponge, and only drained off gradually. There were very few floods. In the years preceding the white people the Indians hadn't made much headway getting the trees whittled off for their corn patches. (Although they did have some large corn patches in what is now the City of Delaware.) Then the ambitious white men tackled the job - you can see for yourself what they have accomplished. The first cabins were on Indian trails close to rivers and streams. Many were small trails. A large trail of importance was one that followed the east bank of the Olentangy north of Delaware and "forded" the Whetstone just 8 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 9) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e03f50db97e4766414486037188e0f6a.jpg 30e52bf3c10b712d50445a9ecdaa16c3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 10] [corresponds to page 9 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] north of the forks of the Olentangy and Whetstone rivers. From there the trail went to Clariden, a big Indian camp. (This information was contributed by B. Wallace.) A Foust family were Squatters for a time in the forks of the rivers. A Worline family had a cabin south of the forks on the east bank. (This information was contributed by the Foust family.) A very important Wyandott trail came to Marietta through Peru township (now Morrow County) to Upper Sandusky. (This in- formation was contributed by L. Westbrook.) There were bear, deer, wildcats, wolves, foxes, muskrat, weasel, milk, beaver, skunks, squirrels, and raccoons. The last two destroyed much precious food for early settlers. Roving Indians often helped themselves to food at cabins. (An Indian notion that food was for the hungry.) They were quite often drunk on white man's whiskey, after trading with white men. Some Indians were very friendly and often visitors at cabins. The children frequently played together although some women seemed hysterically afraid of them. One white boy was visiting a camp on what was later the Upper Panhandle road. He had a great time, and stayed for supper. He thought the meal was delicious, and wanted more. Then he looked in the kettle where [image of powder horn] Powder horn now owned by descendant James Roush and handed down in the McClish family. 9 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 10) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/24785478505e9f6eef55f2190d25ea81.jpg 648cc48e972d8df8de2df1c9e3a239a6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 11] [corresponds to page 10 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] the hollow eye sockets of a coon appeared to be looking up at him. That was too much! Later, with maturity, he realized that food is food, whether it be brains or hind legs. The wilderness had a certain toughening effect. Then there was the time the runner came through warning the people, and telling of the uproar at Fort Morrow. A Dix woman jum- ped on a mule and raced to where the men were clearing trees, screaming, "I can hear the Indians murdering over in Kingston right now!" With that she just threw away the tin coffee pot that she had been carrying! (This story was told by Joe G. Main.) The Cole woman up the river from Dixs reacted to the news by throwing all the valuables (iron kettle, silver and such) in the swamp. These things were never recovered and are in the bottom of what is now called Cap Cole Bay. She then threw the young ones in the covered wagon and "lit out" for Franklinton. (Fortunately it was just a scare.) A woman was working with a wooden bucket of lye water in the doorway of a cabin. (This cabin was on the west bank of Sharp's Run or Indian Run.) She was startled by the sudden appearance of an In- dian. She simply threw the lye water in his face. (This story was told by the woman's great-granddaughter Minnie G.) Then there was William Drake and his wife and family. (A small book could be written about them.) When Drake and one son "Riar" arrived at Norton (which at that time consisted of one cabin and one man named Reed), it finally "soaked through" to Drake that this was what the land agent Kilbourne had described as "A veritable Heaven on Earth!" He did some fine cussing! Drake then said if Norton was Kilbourne's idea of Heaven, he'd hate to know what his idea of Hell would be! (Drake had been written about in Delaware, Marion and Morrow County Histories. His tombstone is still standing today in a small cemetery. The south fence of the cemetery is on the old Greenville Treaty Line.) In the Stanton Town cemetery is a tombstone in memory of Mary Eaton Thatcher. When Mary was eight years old she was captured by Indians. She lived with them four years and was released. Two boys in their early teens were coming on foot over an Indian trail, headed west. It turned cold suddenly, with a blizzard. They had about given up and were expecting to freeze to death! Some Indians caught up with them just in time, showing them how to make a snow house. The house had a breathing hole and with their backs together, 10 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 11) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4da87dc61f7518ef64bea96ea5589865.jpg 61b01e26a4e8287952583a16b991ef87 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 12] [corresponds to page 11 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] the boys gradually got warm. When the blizzard was over and the wind died down, they were as good as ever. These boys' last name was Wheeler. (This story was told by a descendant in South Woodbury.) A house just east of South Woodbury is said to have been built by one of Cornwallis' officers after the Revolution. South of the Sherwood road is a very thick woods, with a wet spot in the center between two high spots. It was once called the Jim- mie Martin woods. Quincy Main tells the story passed down in the family that this woods had been one of the last Indian camps. When the Indians knew that they had to leave, they told their white neighbors, "The white men will never have our beautiful spring!" There has been no spring since, just a very wet spot in the ground. For many years there was a most peculiar tree west of the Olen- tangy. Its trunk, roots, and limbs had large wart-like growths. It was said that an Indian warrior caught his sweetheart with a white man. He killed them both and buried them at the roots of this tree. (This story was in a school history supplement fifty years ago.) (This story was told by Warren and Leonard.) In Andrew Jackson's time (1829-1837) Congress suddenly em- powered the State Militia to round up all Indians, put them on flat boats on the Ohio river, and head them for reservations in Oklahoma. The Indians were crushed! (There weren't too many left in this vicinity.) One Indian at the camp north of Delaware said he would not go! He hid on what was later called the Broom Corn Farm. In the evening, as the sun was setting, he came out of hiding to get a drink of water. The place was where stepping stones crossed the Olentangy. A white man and his son were watching. They shot and killed the Indian, and buried him. More than a hundred years later a descendant of the white man confessed to a stranger that the murder had haunted the family all through the years. Now he had to tell someone. He, himself, was the last of the family and now an old man. (This story was told to an OWU professor.) An Indian squaw brought the Weiser family a beautiful covered basket. The squaw explained it was to thank them for being so good and kind to her people. This was at the time the Indians were forced to leave. (about 1832.) 11 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 12) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/71319f2eac4809aa418e474f3f7ca66c.jpg 34cd05b377c98d7d4f12cd0abc98a4b4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 13] [corresponds to page 12 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] [photo of basket] Historical Indian basket given to the Weiser Family. 12 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 13) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f33a5a2073e68fb85df24947aac74c94.jpg ce3c81180bd29b9445d47567274fa952 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 14] [corresponds to page 13 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] (Eddie Weiser gave the basket to the Ohio State Historical Society. At present it is on display as a loan to the Johnson House at Piqua.) There were other stories of how the Indians liked to come back to Sharp's Run or Indian Run to boil down the maple sugar water in the spring. Sharp's Run or Indian Run originates on the southwest part of the land that is now Ashley. It emptied into the Olentangy at the foot of the hill at the Old Marlboro Cemetery. This stream was once fed by many springs. At one swampy place you could see the "fox fire" when conditions were just right and your eyesight was good. There was also the story of a Wyandott Chief Scionto that often came back to the Marlboro vicinity as late as 1820. He was very friendly with the white people. In the middle of the 1830's the Indians were all gone from Delaware County - only once in a while did a stray one appear. Harrison's Trail (war road of 1812) was west of the Olentangy, but east of what is now Route 23. On the east side of the river the Mansfield-Delaware road was surveyed in 1814. It was a toll road. (Many roads and Indian trails overlapped.) This road came from Mansfield, through Westfield, Windsors Corners, Marlboro to Delaware. To the east running north and south was the first road built by the state in 1822. It was very important, as it was the principle means of moving grain and livestock to eastern markets by way of Lake Erie. It was also called the Worthington-New Haven road. There was an early road from Mt. Vernon through South Wood- bury, Westfield to Norton. Norton was laid out as a town two years before Delaware. At first it seemed to have fine prospects. It was close to Fort Morrow. This vicinity had considerable excitement at the beginning of the War of 1812. Captain Drake was in charge of a group of men that had gathered north of Waldo to ward off the possible approach of Indians from the north, in the beginning of the War of 1812. While Drake was absent, the men went to sleep around the camp- fire without posting a guard. When he came back and saw the lack of discipline, he yelled "In- dians." The men, having had no previous military experience, panicked. The panic spread to most of the surrounding communities. 13 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 14) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3cd4c9c50d932003f0eb7de86d0fd2c8.jpg 297222d0bf1708309c6e966bcbbf472f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 15] [corresponds to page 14 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] Captain Drake played this joke, evidently to test his men. It had some bad repercussions. This is stated in various details in the 1880 Histories. [image of Drake: "The Late Judge W. S. Drake."] William S. Drake - Fort Morrow fame. [image of Drake's tombstone] Cemetery on the Greenville Treaty Line - Marion Co. 14 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 15) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6a5a951b1d8f6d04ac7fb1012f3a9ee8.jpg b36db38b921c4cf2278d90ddb5d6caab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 16] [corresponds to page 15 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] [image of table] Table which has three rope legs and one plain, and is finished with ox blood stain. It was owned by the William S. Drake family near Fort Morrow, and was inherited by Eva Richardson Schaaf. Preceding this, Col. Baldin and Col. Bixbee with money and foresight moved into the once big Indian village site, at what is now Delaware. Bixbee had charisma, and business ability. He was very suc- cessful for twenty years. In this time, he befuddled a lot of people in- cluding Indians. In the end he wound up befuddled himself. (This in- formation was gained from the Troy Township trustees book and Delaware County 1880 History.) The town of Kilbourne did well on the state road. It had been named Eden at first and settled first by Presbyterians. In the old cemetery on the banks of Alum Creek are many Jones and their relatives. Their ancestor Rev. Jones, a friend of George Washington, had given his church as a hospital during the terrible winter at Valley Forge. His descendants were given a land grant. (Some of these descendants include McCurdys, Livingstons, Richards, Thurstons, Porters, Hersherys and others. There were also Leonards, one branch of which were direct descendants of the Washington family.) Going north on Alum Creek were Longwells, Scotts, Potter, Riley, Whipple, Fleming, Randolphs, and Thrall. Further north on the state road was the large Quaker settlement from Peru, New York. There were nineteen families, headed by the Benedicts. 15 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 16) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9a8decfccd74be037b36cd18e56e95f7.jpg e8234e449f56b3993ecdc61217f9929d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 17] [corresponds to page 16 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] North of that was South Woodbury, mainly Methodist. (This town was later very important in the Underground railroad.) West of Woodbury was Westfield, a typical frontier town, also crossed by the Mansfield-Delaware Road. Westfield was wild and wooley! Saloons, stage coaches and maybe horse thieves! It was said there was a hanging tree just south of town. About this time the Methodists moved in above a saloon, and calmed the whole town down! From there on it was respectable! Fort Morrow, Norton and Marlboro were Primitive Baptists (Hard-Shelled) from Virginia. These included the Mains, Dixs, Coles, Wyatts, Coldrens, Brundiges, Martins, Bishops, Currans, Drakes, Kings, Reeds, Worlines, Duncans, Olds, Winsors, and Fousts. These people represent the very early years. There were many additional comings and goings. Many died on the trail. The first buried at Marlboro was a little girl. Her family had stopped in a wagon at the big spring and asked for help. (This story was told by H. Main.) The second burial was a woman that had died west of there. She was buried in a hollowed-out log. The folks scarcely "had a breather" before something else happened. (The following is part of an article that was printed in the Columbus Dispatch Sunday Magazine.) "January and February of 1816 was warm and spring-like. March was cold and stormy. Vegetation had gotten well along in April when real winter set in. Sleet and snow fell seven days in May. In June there was either frost or snow every night but three. The snow was five inches deep in New York and ten inches to three feet in Vermont and Maine. July was cold and frosty. August was still worse, ice formed nearly an inch in thickness, and killed all vegetation in the United States and Europe. In the spring of 1817 - corn from 1815 sold for from five to ten dollars a bushel." This article explains the story told to us by Ralph (Irish) Thomas of Ashley. Irish said that his grandfather Joseph Cole, Jr. told him that his father Joseph Cole, Sr. (from Virginia) had mortgaged his large farm to "grub stake" the people that were coming through Marlboro in covered wagons at this time. The people were eating their precious seed corn! The children were starving and sick! The people in wagon after wagon begging for help! (He and his family had come in 1808 and he was one of the few that knew where to find food to buy.) 16 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 17) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0d598e84df6eb52130f7fcb63f2499e3.jpg b651cba7c86e2700031685bbf30a410d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 18] [corresponds to page 17 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] Joseph Cole, Sr. mortgaged his large farm and did not get the mortgage paid off in his life time. Joseph Cole, Jr. (the youngest son) had to pay it off - and "griped" about it. But then he, himself, hadn't been hungry, as he was born in 1817. This disagreeable situation he didn't mention in the 1880 History. Joseph, Jr. was, by that time, a wealthy man. Many of the bad things were not put down in the histories - terrible cold winters, hot dry summers (no crops), the panics or epidemics, especially cholera. There were also money panics - there was very little money. Everything was bartered or traded. Many people that had been affluent were desperate and on the townships for help. There were lots of ups and downs. When these earliest families arrived they lived much like the Indians. Some of the people were newly arrived from Europe and towns in the East. Most of them knew very little or nothing about the wilderness. In the first days, there would be a makeshift cabin (or a lean-to) with a mud and stick chimney. There were seldom windows at first. The door was hides stretched across the opening. There were dirt floors with branches to sleep on in a corner. They made slab tables and benches as soon as they could as the men had to get out, and hunt game nearly every day. The fireplace had a crane or hook to hang an iron or copper kettle from. They used animal hides in a number of ways (and of course hides had to be worked on to be cured and pliable.) Deer, bear and turkey meat was "jerked" and hung up to dry. Salt was expensive and important to "cure" the meat. They also boiled hominy (corn that had been soaked in lye water, that had been made from wood ashes.) They also had corn meal mush, wild honey and as soon as they could whittle out some wooden buckets, they had maple syrup. They had no way to can anything as we know it today. They dried most everything or put it down in salt brine in wooden kegs or stonejars from Pennsylvania. The first beds were rope or leather strips to hold hides and later straw ticks, and feather ticks. It was hard to protect domestic animals,-- sheep for wool were important, and they raised flax for linen. "Linsey woolsey" was some of the first cloth woven on hand made looms. It was warm, but "it- chy". They used walnut and poke berries for color later, when "they got fancy". 17 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 18) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6b6dc5dcd183fa4247afcbcb254d5e28.jpg c0f6b317f19ec1934bca6686a3eb096d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 19] [corresponds to page 18 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] [image of powder horn] Powder horn now owned by Catherine Potter Roush. Inscription: Crown Point July 4, 1765. It was then owned by ancestor Israel Potter. Her- man Potter is also a descendant. They made home made soap with fat and lye. Some had brought along a plant called Bouncing Bet that they used to perfume the soap. When it came to baths the few who took them were "scarce as hen teeth!" Most folks smelled pretty "gamey", but people got used to it - it only seemed natural. They tried to build their cabins near a spring or creek, if not they had to dig a well. They then had to pull the water up in a bucket till someone made a windlass. Of course, in time there was spinning and weaving and candle making. Everything had to be done by hand. First they raised flax, which had to be pounded with a flail. Wheat was cut with a scythe and cradle. (The first years they had to walk or ride a horse as far as Chillicothe or Zanesville for a sack of wheat flour.) They started to build mills as soon as possible. Wheat had to be thrashed by hand, too. A knife was a necessity of life. Indians had flint blades. Right with the knife was the tinder box, a tin box with tinder, flint and steele. (There were no matches or paper to start a fire with in those days.) Just imagine the wolves on a cold winter night! The sound of their howling getting closer and closer! No one, and we mean no one would be foolish enough to let the fire in the fireplace go out. Still, that very thing happened many times in this country in early days. The folks just prayed the mud and stick chimneys wouldn't cave in a heavy snow storm and put the fire out. Many people knew little of the sounds of the woods. Some must have been "scared out of their wits!" For instance, the horrible sounds of an old woods owl could make if you stumbled on one in the dark! You would be apt to think it was the Devil himself! People went to bed early and got up early (they went by sun- time.) 18 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 19) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ac03d97c5f1ec5028c444ba29753dcc8.jpg 0660add26e2add4f50806ade2dea2879 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 20] [corresponds to page 19 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] If you got up early - you just might hear the sound of little foxes. An eerie sound that hung in the air like smoke. Fascinating! Un- forgettable! There were other things, like the dewy fragrance of a blackberry thicket as the sun came up! In the beautiful autumn the forest was composed of many groves of hickory and walnut trees. The children had a great time racing the squirrels in gathering the nuts. In later, more affluent years, the young people skating on the frozen river in the moonlight, with the hoar frost changing everything to diamonds. The people found the good things as well as the bad. They seldom had time to feel sorry for themselves. At first there were no doctors. People doctored themselves with home remedies. Roots, herbs, barks and berries, skunk grease, goose grease, sheep nanny pills - or just anything - depending on how desperate they were. They were afraid of the damp air of the swamp at night. They considered flies and mosquitoes harmless - just a nuisance. They hadn't the slightest idea of sanitation and contaminated water. There was a high percent of deaths of women in childbirth, and also a very high death rate of babies, especially those in their second summer. Salt and a red hot poker cauterized wounds if you would face it. Whiskey was used as a pain killer, and a remedy for practically everything. If there was a mangled foot, it was either chop it off with an ax or face gangrene. There was not much of survival either way. The epidemics of cholera, small pox, diptheria, grey and bloody flux, typhoid, and malaria fevers were prevalent. A great many died of tuberculosis (consumption), pneumonia, quinsy, rabies, scrofula, and ague. Few lived to a ripe old age. [image of Fort Morrow] Fort Morrow - 1812. 19 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 20) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/33d78d1273a3cee80fa691d13dbb1e83.jpg 1535fcb1364c8a426b91e8c18ef16d7b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 21] [corresponds to page 20 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] [image of Miller] Mary Allison Miller - three daughters Gavitt, Bell & Clifton. Neighbor women helped when a baby was born - and when they died. One or more older women "laid out the dead". There was no em- balming or funeral directors. Someone "sat up" with the dead until they were buried. This was a necessary protection from animals such as rats, etc. When the women had made the "dead presentable" (Which was no small job in many cases), neighbor men made the cof- fin, usually of oak or pine. A horse and wagon was the hearse. The family wore black, even if they had to borrow it. If they were a family that quarreled a lot, they really "took on" at the funeral. They would scream, faint, and sometimes attempt to throw themselves in the grave. This was understood to prove to the neighbors that they loved their kinfolk. This elicited remarks such as "They surely took on a sight", or "a bawling cow soon forgets her calf." There was another burying of a kind - epidemic. This included cholera and small pox. If there had been no sign of life around a 20 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 21) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a7f5dcc0df72648d26847a5da3d67e53.jpg 4515c232f6acb86af1be47692a746c41 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 22] [corresponds to page 21 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] cabin, two responsible men would kick in the door. If still no sign of life, they would burn the cabin. No one spoke of it, then or later. Many children were buried along line fences or small family plots. Many first cemeteries were Indian mounds. (Hundreds of In- dians and whites were buried together unknowingly.) Sometimes there would be a preacher, sometimes not. A neigh- bor might have a Bible and could read. At least they did the best they could. Now things change at a terrific rate - not so in the old days. The first churchces and schools began in someone's cabin home, but not until there were sufficient people in a community. At first the cabins were often miles apart. If you knew how to read, write, and cipher you were a "right smart feller." The roads were mud or corduroy, the last consisting of logs laid side by side. Preachers often performed ceremonies long after the event. A couple decided to get married! A person died! A preacher might not get around for six months in the very early days. Life and death couldn't be postponed! The folks just did the best they could. [image of Cole House] The Cole house that was in the reservoir area. Built around the time of the War of 1812. The family made the bricks by hand. The frame part at the rear is the toll house that stood on the Mansfield-Delaware toll road. 21 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 22) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/676455a70b0fada9722c6c8a3d21b16b.jpg b87135ed372eeb7a50493820733a76e4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 23] [corresponds to page 22 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] Things progressed with time, and new neighbors. As soon as there were any number, the people sang and danced and had a high old time. Barn raisings, corn huskings, spelling, singing, and all sorts of "bees" took place. The preachers were busy - the Hard Shelled Baptists cried, the Methodists shouted, the Quakers and Presbyterians were more dignified. The people really "turned on" for a wedding and a belling. The same with a funeral - everyone went. Skating parties, sled parties, taffy pulls, just anything for a good time. The folks made the most of everything, emotional or material. There were also terriffic knock down, drag out fights at election time, or anywhere there was a gathering of men. Wooden plows were used at first, and other wooden tools. As time passed, the stagecoach and wagons brought in new things from the east, and the pack peddler was a "welcome sight!", especially to the women. They carried pins, needles, thread, thimbles, combs, hooks and eyes, awls, razors, pen knives and pens, buttons, steel rimmed glasses and button hooks for "store bought shoes." (If you should be so lucky!) The peddler had wonderful things in that black box he carried on his back. They had started in with hand made benches. Some men got "real handy" and made some nice furniture. There were also home made shoes of hides. [image of school house] School House east of Norton. 22 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 23) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5ce187b7c4859774d455daf88e2e654b.jpg 08ec3db8d9098dd6f81fc217e27479b6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 24] [corresponds to page 24 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] [image of school house] School House east of Norton. The swamp was settled last - first here and there on the high ground, as it was so hard to drain. Two schools in the swamp were named "Swamp Angel" and "Mudtown". There was also the "Elm Valley" further south. The swamp people didn't have large farms. The orginal owners were often absentee owners. Many of the people must have been squatters on the small tracts of land. Some of the names were Smith, Gale, Starisbury, Legg, Calkins, Glenn, Thomas, Thornman, Wells, Sherman, Brown, Wheeler, Williams, Biggs, Cackler, Slawson, Whipple, McClish, and Kyrk. The small farmers were usually poor, but they had good times. They were the best fisherman, hunters, and trappers. Last, but not least - they were the best fiddlers for the "hoe downs", but evidently not affluent enough to be written up in the County Histories. Preacher Gavitt (in the to be Ashley vicinity) was busy saving souls, but the "pesky corn squeezers" (lots of folks had stills) often put the "converts on the skids". Then they had to be saved all over again at the next camp meeting. Preacher Gavitt had his trials. One hot Sunday, during an exor- tation, he reached in his back pocket beneath his long coat tails and whipped out his bandana handkerchief. A deck of cards sailed out over the congregation. Methodists of that time considered cards, whiskey, and dancing to be the inventions of the Devil. The Devil in this case was the preachers son Cobb. 23 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 24) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/76714694fa90427a9ed7db3b35ff4847.jpg 94ab6666988b5681f15bd9a9775aa4b5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 25] [corresponds to page 24 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] The first settlers had been nearly entirely young people, but as time went on and especially in bad years there were some people that had to be supported by the townships. There was enough demand that the County Commissioners built an infirmary in 1851. (This was to be the only hospital or social agency in Delaware County for the next fifty years.) These first fifty years there had been many changes - not swiftly, but the frontier was nearly gone. News of the nation filtered in gradually, by "stage" and "mail", and the people coming and going brought news. [image of tool] Indian tool 5 1/2 inches wide 2 1/4 inches long now owned by Thomas Cole. Found by his mother in some of the last to be drained swamp land south of Ashley. [image of tool] Indian tool 6 1/2 inches wide 3 inches long now owned by Joseph Cole. Found by his father when a small boy in the bottom of a spring very close to where Indian Run once emptied into the Olentangy. 24 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 25) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/39fb8dd3192ebfe97523d6553de4b9f3.jpg 76b7211f7103813b7ad18a0618213e2c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 26] [corresponds to page 25 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] Now came the exciting news of a railroad to be put through linking Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Surveying and bickering went on for some time. There were several suggested routes. Then it was finally settled. (There are many discrepancies in reports of these early days.) The town where the mud road went west to Norton was to be called Oxford. Barton and Slack laid out lots from their land. Speculators arrived and they also laid out lots. Then they changed the name to Ashley (named for a popular surveyor). Many came and departed in a short time! [image of train] First train to arrive in Ashley. (Courtesy of A. Cline) 25 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 26) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/07cfab9e039af671b9401f6766818987.jpg 9266703150decbc874d5fb7aa338b149 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 27] [corresponds to page 26 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] It was a difficult job to lay a railroad bed through the swamp. The ties were cut right out of the woods. Cabins were built along the right of way for the workers. The engines were wood burning and had to stop frequently and take on wood and water. North of Ashley the engines sank in the swamp five times. Finally they got on the road bed to hold. It had delayed the "Great Day". The Great Day finally arrived. The finished road from Cleveland was all but joined to the finished road from Columbus and Cin- cinnati. This joining was two miles south of Ashley on what was the Barton or Shults farm. Very important officials came from both directions. Two big engines the folks hadn't seen before! Folks came out of the woods for miles to "see the sight!" The finish of the ceremony after a lot of fancy talking was the beautiful gold spike driven in the all important last tie. (This gold spike was discreetly removed before sundown and went back with the important officials. Many eyes observed it!) Life was never the same in this neck of the woods after that won- derful day. Folks just told each other about it over and over again. As previously stated lots had been laid out in the new town. Houses and streets were going up fast. The sidewalks were plank. The streets were mud or dust, depending on the weather. Some of the first lots in Ashley were laid out in June 1849. Lewis Purmont started the first store in 1850 on a Shoemaker farm. In the same year Aloy Patee built the Ashley Hotel. He and Milton Smith built the first saw mill on the railroad grounds in 1850. McMaster, Riley and Potter erected a grain warehouse before 1853. A petition to incorporate was signed by fifty residents and ap- proved in June 1855. James Culbertson was first mayor in August of 1855 when first election was held. Ashley was well on its way to becoming an im- portant, busy city. Culture, too, was arriving fast with the first locomotives and the telegraph. "Ashley was now in touch with the world!" Ladies daintily walked the plank sidewalks, carefully holding their swaying hoop skirts. Gentlemen gallantly stepped off in the mud to let the ladies pass. In doing so, they invariably tipped their plug hats. Now, knowing exactly how to tip your hat was a work of art. First a gentleman put his heels together and slowly bowed from the waist, holding his left hand slightly behind him, and with his right hand, he then with a graceful flourish removed his hat, letting it rest momentarily on his 26 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 27) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6d8ae8e49f20136a803063b43b8d8363.jpg 1d79bc42145be92f4c3e07ddf4ec0e1e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 28] [corresponds to page 27 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] chest. He then stood erect, and placed his hat back on his head slowly. A most engaging smile accompanied the performance. It was irresistible! No woman could encounter this situation without palpitations of the heart! (One old boy over in Kingston Township is still adept at this elegant gesture, though he has remained free from entanglements.) The story of railroad was told to us by Dr. Dennis Welsh. For other information on the railroad see the Delaware County 1880 History. Well, Ashley was now established as an "up and coming" town, no doubt of it! Some folks were already "putting on airs!" The young people were happy with dances and parties and all the new things! But some of the older folks were horrified by the black cloud on the horizon. It could only mean one thing - "War!" The Civil War was approaching fast. The ones that were grieved the most were the folks from Virginia. Most of the older ones never lived to see it through. It broke their hearts. They simply died with the pain of it. 27 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 28) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/83895159d010b37d744718040a8b2e7c.jpg c7abf53debf633cd766b9f9d169e8ffc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 29] [corresponds to page 28 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] VARIOUS STORIES An older woman named Scott told this story a number of years ago. She said her grandmother had been scalped by the Indians. She survived, but had to wear a soft cloth cap tied under her chin the rest of her life. She lived to a ripe old age and didn't suffer too much discomfort, except when the weather changed. (Having been peeled like that, so to speak, you might say it was no wonder.) Over a long period of time, Adeline and her daughter Charlotte, and Ann Amith lived in a very small house on the edge of the swamp. There once had been a family bible with all the family names in it. There were two lusterware pitchers, one quite large, and the other small, and a folding spoon-folk combination carried in the French and Indian Wars by some of the men in the family long ago. They are all lost now, except the little lusterware pitcher. The pitcher now resides in the Delaware County Museum. [image of pitcher] Ann Smith's pitcher. 28 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 29) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/dd23ba6c8cd8080255ee22a86ee9e1f8.jpg e8be683642918e88f837278f78a89c8a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 30] [corresponds to page 29 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] This is a typical story of the early ones told when men got together and tried to out do each other. This story is of a man that had hunted all day for game. He had shot at some from a distance, and missed. It was nearly dark and he was just cleaning his muzzle-loader with the ramrod. Suddenly, he saw a wild turkey on a limb protruding straight out from a tree toward him. He pulled up his gun and shot, forgetting the ramrod. He went over to pick up the turkey, and found eleven turkeys strung on the ramrod, every last one of them shot through the throat! (They had been sitting in a row on the limb.) That's just a sample of what great hunters the old timers were (or you might say something else.) It was something to hear the stories told in the old country stores. The Marion County 1885 History has some of the best. The Morrow County 1880 History is also very good. A person can nearly smell the jerked turkey and jerked venison along with the wood smoke from the fireplaces. The Delaware County 1880 History has some good stories about your kin folks if they have been around here that long. (But we have had a lot of good people coming in all through the years. "That's what keeps a good backbone in the community!") [image of quilt] Polly C. from Virginia made quilts for her grand-daughters before the Civil War as something to keep her busy, so she wouldn't worry so much. 29 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 30) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/52ed58ba09d63c6ecd41a1ba4effd0e4.jpg e06707ee87b8b08a40365ac96559ddd0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 31] [corresponds to page 30 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] Most everyone believed in God. (Something that was better than themselves.) It was something to "look up to." The poorest people were proud, and grateful - they wouldn't ac- cept something for nothing. There were few men that didn't aim to keep their "word good." That way you could look your neighbors in the eye. The early settlers were exceptionally strong minded human beings as a whole, or they wouldn't have had the intestinal fortitude (guts, in other words) to have faced the wilderness. But, they were human and as soon as they had time from their work to speculate they immediately got into various illicit oc- cupations. Also what one person did, or did not do, was greatly enlarged upon by his neighbor's ingenious imaginations. I'll offer this one undercover story as an illustration. This very respectable man, having been duly married by preacher Gavitt, became apparently obsessed by the Biblical story of Abraham. He waited patiently - for awile, but his wife produced no son. "A man had to have a son to carry on for the future!" This man had an indomitable will, by his own admission. Result: the hired girl had a son at the Infirmary, which was duly adopted by he and his wife. It has gone down in The Delaware County History's Archives: "One son to hand the family name on to futurity." (We saw him years ago.) A veritable patriarch, he had a long snow-white beard, sitting in his phaeton with his horse plodding straight ahead. Today, one great-great-granddaughter has attained the highest position in her profession. This was due, no doubt, to her inherited "indomitable will." Preacher Gavitt married and buried a lot of people. One couple he married paid for the ceremony with a live goose. This is about another couple he married. After the ceremony the new husband stated that he had doubts if it was going to be worth anything and that he wasn't going to pay until he found out. The preacher received no pay. The first ordinance passed by the new town of Ashley was for the suppression of intemperance. 30 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 31) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/18df9d7c59dda712818b52178a0d9f3e.jpg 9ff60dd41ca4ead40dbdd2d447089c00 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 32] [corresponds to page 31 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] The unknown soldiers buried in a row at Fort Morrow were not unknown. It has been remembered down through the years that they were advance scounts in the War of 1812. They had been sent ahead of the men that had camped at Battle Run. The unknown men had been captured by renegades. They had been mutilated, their hands cut off, and turned out in the wilderness to die. The ones that brought them to Fort Morrow knew who they were. The men that buried them promised each other never to tell. They kept that promise. (This story was told to me by J. Brundige.) John Grady, father of (Mamie) Mary Grady (Hospital) as a very old man, told how he remembered his father as one of the bosses when the Railroad was being built. He also said he had enjoyed "barn raisings". "This people had so much fun." Everyone was happy. When the men stopped to rest, they passed around the whiskey. Everyone drank, but no one was drunk, possibly because everyone was working so hard. The women got the meals. Isaac Hickson was fifteen years old at the time of the Civil War. He had just arrived from England. He remembered that he had been hired to take a wagon load of flax from Westfield to Delaware. He had to pass through Marlboro and had been surprised at the first brick house (Coles) that he had seen in this part of the country. "It wasn't a new house," he said. (It had been finished shortly after the War of 1812.) Later Isaac married a Commer girl from the Ashley vicinity. Kenneth Lea tells us that his grandfather Tommie Lea had lived just south of Ashley on the east side of the railroad track, and remembered the building of the railroad. He had the important job of cutting wood for the first wood- burning engines. (He later served in the Civil War.) Two Historical Facts no recorded elsewhere (Out of context. Inserted here, because there is no other record.) When Horseshoe Road was paved with gravel several years after the Civil War, the upper part came from at least ten large gravel mounds; Jacoby, Stratton, Wallace, Cole and Mains. Three men told me in their old age that as small boys that they were there. "Lots and lots of bones and beautiful arrowheads." The boys were Frank Stratton, Ben Wallace, and Jonas Main. 31 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 32) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/94eea6a3e15e5cdf15ddf1edd7f527d2.jpg c00288fbd6a6f02943f1139209c907df Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 33] [corresponds to page 33 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] AUTHOR'S COMMENT When Ashley and Leonardsburg were born approximately around 1850, the need was for expanding transportation. Ashley, which was on the railroad, took the place of Westfield on the stagecoach and wagon road, of the Mansfield-Delaware road. Leonardsburg or Eden Station took the place of Kilbourne or Old Eden on the stagecoach and wagon road - Worthington - Newhaven. This was a transition period desperately needed to get the farm products to the markets. There was little competition between the two railroad stations (only four miles apart). Both Ashley and Leonardsburg were swam- ped with business. On week days there was a constant stream of livestock, poultry, wagons of grain, foodstuffs such as butter, eggs, nuts, berries, fruit - both stations had all they could handle. This continued to, and included the First World War around 1920, or approximately seventy years. At this time there was another burst of expansion. The automobile had arrived, and roads had improved beyond the wildest dreams of any frontiersman. At this time schools were consolidated, and education was no doubt improved. The social life of the communities, though, was very nearly destroyed, and has not been replaced. Before this everyone in a community was acquainted with one another. Most everyone was like a relative. Now in spite of super communication, talking machines, radio, television and millions of analytical books, we don't seem to know anyone. Look at the super educated lsot people trying to find themselves, or a friend. Looks like it's about time for another explosion, this time in human understanding. We hope so. 32 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 33) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/deb2e98a99347486746fe5644776a851.jpg ab352e48e7f5cf4d8a29edf4df4a933b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 34] [corresponds to page 33 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] [image of lanterns] Tin lantern first owned by the McMaster family. Tin lantern found on the Wallace farm, but probably first owned by a Worline family. Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 34) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/62c8c5f30aee34b7e4f7a70ab2af94cc.jpg bebee50cc0c1bc53de3f080bd9049657 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 35] [corresponds to page 34 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] Now we will wind up this conglomeration with a poem by a native from the heart of Ashley. THE GOOD OLD DAYS When you had to arise on a cold morning --build a fire and empty the ashes When you had to draw water from the well-- with a rope and a pail When you had to stop and put on the side-curtains-- if it rained When you had to sleep in an unheated room-- even in zero weather When, once in a while, you took a bath-- in the old galvanized tub When you used to read the Sears catalog-- in the outside privy When, at milking time, the old cow got her foot in the milk bucket When, on wash day, you hung clothes out to dry-- and had them freeze The End. 34 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 35) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fbeb69acb28400302d08bb0975232933.jpg 4edadfdcc6571308354104811d4496c8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 36] [corresponds to page 35 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] OLD TIMERS Aldrich Ashbrook Bell Brown Bryant Bartholmew Blair Barton Benedict Bartlett Bishop Brundige Black Bush Boger Baxter Berry Birch Claypool Cline Cole Coleman Cackler Coomer Chadwick Clark Cook Curran Case Cramer Coonfare Carter Calkins Conklin Davis Darst Davidson Dennis Dart Doty Drake Dildine Durkee Duncan Eckels Eavens Earl Elliot Eaton Foust Fisk Frost Fleming Feaster Falkner Finch Gavitt Glenn Gale Green Gilett Granger Greenlee Graham Haverlo Hide Hinton Harris Hunt Houseworth Hare Holt Hite Havens Howald Hall Hopkins Henry Hoadly Inskeep Jenkins Jones Jordan Keesey Kilbourne Kyrk King Kelley Kohler Knauber Legg Leonard Longwell Lewis Levering Lauther Lynn Livingston Martin Main Mills Miller Morehouse Moses Mayfield Monroe Nelson Norris Olds Oliver Owens Powers Perry Porter Piper Pettit Pettibone Peak Porterfield Pickett Pool Peters Peasley Pooler Potter Roosevelt Roberts Randolph Roush Raines Reed Riley Reynolds Smith Shults 35 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 36) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/96db25fbbef61d62d1e3ac90b24d78a8.jpg 525d24ea15c71c267506c762e3bc8db2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 37] [corresponds to page 36 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] Sheets Shoemaker Stratton Strine Scott Slack Stanton Sherman Sharp Shaw Stansberry Spalding Shaaf Short Stack Sutton Thomas Thorman Thrall Trigg Thurston Trindle Todd Thatcher Westbrook Wallace Warren Winsor Wheeler Wells Walters Williams Welsh Ward Weiser Wornstaff Whipple Worline Wood Waugh Wagner White Willey Wolf Wigton Wilson Wilcox McWilliams McClish McCurdy McClain McMaster McCreary McGonigle McClaid [image of tar bucket] Pennsylvania Tar Bucket that hung on the back of a Conestoga wagon. Found in the old store at Leonardsburg. Most likely it was the property of Abijah Leonard. 36 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 37) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/dd4e508fe71bebd1340b503e665c2370.jpg c4863a6d8a1e66def3d20217c6290949 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 38] [corresponds to page 37 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] ASHLEY BICENTENNIAL GROUP A group of concerned citizens first met at the Wornstaff Memorial Library in August, 1974. But, for lack of space, the next three monthly meetings were held at the Wesleyan Methodist Church and then moved to private homes of the members for a more informal atmosphere. Such meetings will continue throughout the Bicentennial Year of 1976. In November, 1974, the title "Ashley Bicentennial Group" was adopted, its purpose being to locally and appropriately observe our nation's Bicentennial, July 4, 1976. Dick Newman, of the Legion, was elected Chairman and Mar- jorie Lea, Progressive Mothers Club, elected Secretary-Treasurer. "Festival U.S.A." Chairman became Carl McCurdy, Farm Bureau, assisted by Dick Wilde, of the Legion. "Heritage '76" Chairman fell to Louise Zeigler, Fidelis Mothers Club, assisted by Juanita Newman, Ashley Book Club. "Horizons '76" Chairman became Dean Eckler, Masons, assisted by Bill Frey, of the Legion. At this time the undeclared motto of the group became, "to judge the success of Ashley's Bicentennial, NOT by the number of spectators, but rather by the number of par- ticipants." In February, 1975, the Group submitted to the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Administration (A.R.B.A.) Washington, D.C., an application for recognition as a "Bicentennial Community" and was so appointed in March '75 and also incorporated as a Non- Profit Organization by the Secretary of the State of Ohio the same month. Since it is not practical to give special accolade to the most deserving members, a complete listing of volunteers follows: Shirley Masters, Pat Coffee and Sherry Augspurger, Love & Care Mothers Club; Pauline Gardner, Bloomin' Friends Garden Club; Mrs. Chuck Wittback, Interested Person; Vivian Doup, I.P.; Paul Smith, City Council; Renz Dart, Ashley Grange; Linda Baker, Ashley Book Club; Kenneth Beckley, Wesleyan Church; Albert Goodman, Masonic Lodge; Ed. Augspurger, Farm Bureau and Lions Club; Eileen Temple, Baseball for Boys; Catherine Hickson, Legion Auxiliary; Rev. George Lee, Methodist Church; Keith Daniels, Ad- vent Christian Church; Mary Staley, Friends Church; Lois Dart, Ox- ford Garden Club; Dave Areheart, 4H; Mrs. Carl Poston, I.P.; Genevieve Cole, I.P.; Larry Coffee, Volunteer Fireman; Mike Welch, Ohio Wesleyan University; Mrs. David Thurston, I.P.; Ken Morton, American Legion; and Rev. Tom Brown, Methesco Seminary; Mrs. Curtis Gale, I.P.; Mary Lust, I.P.; Velma Hough, I.P.; Mrs. Harold Long, I.P.; Charlotte Pittman, I.P. 37 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 38) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/08450b1fa4deb327f213cbef2c2b2afd.jpg 05bbcbc0692b8b341d38dc8af14a8369 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 39] [corresponds to page 38 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] Reproduction of an old picture of William Sharp found in the side wall of the attic of the house his son Samuel built - by Ann Cole. Article by Stanley Baker. Article by Arlington Cline. Article by Richard Newman. Many photos by Hickson and Bender. Layout by Robert Bender. Typed and edited by Pam Taylor. Written by Genevieve Cole at the request of Richard Newman, chairman of the Ashley Bicentennial Group. 38 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 39) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b07e968259e278dcf3054696546b321d.jpg bf6eab6dcca9446bd0881dcd0fad5f56 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 40] [corresponds to page 39 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] [image of Leonard] Aunt Nancy Leonard's picture. (The title aunt is honorary.) Her five daughters lived in Ashley. She typified the late frontier woman at her best. Aunt Nancy was loved and respected by all who knew her. (Frazier Bell is a great-great-grandson.) 39 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 40) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/72bb58dad629d4228e59bab1ebdcc80d.jpg e09b259e869f668c3e46da0fbd45d6d7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 41] [corresponds to page 40 of Our Frontier 1800-1860] [photo of teacups] Grandmother Mary Allison Miller had a party for her grand-daughter in the Ashley community 125 years ago. She gave them cups and saucers. Present day descendants include Merle Lea, Nancy Barber, and Jane Powers. [photo of boots] Boys boots with red leather lining made before the Civil War by a cobbler in the Ashley vicinity. 40 Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 41) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8a7ca15d7623d3414c0dac80690cbe11.jpg a8c6f92fafe8541b2c8c7c4d54af0968 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 42] [corresponds to back cover of Our Frontier 1800-1860] [blank] Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 (p. 42) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ashley Description An account of the resource This collection contains a variety of items that show different aspects of the Village of Ashley including history, architecture, fashion, industry, and WWl. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our Frontier 1800-1860 and the Birth of Our Town of Ashley 1849 Description An account of the resource Information and stories about the early days of frontier life in Delaware County and the formation of the village of Ashley, Ohio. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Book Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 22221047 Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cole, Genevieve Subject The topic of the resource Frontier life--Ashley--Ohio Village of Ashley--Oxford Township--Delaware County--Ohio http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/61d69ba0ec0bc682e98f1497d76285fb.jpg 6e6219a96635bdda889643a8fcfc7e04 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Description An account of the resource This collection from the early 20th century contains Daisy E. Wheaton's Stereograph collection which documents her travels across the United States with her husband, Charles, and several of their friends. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our Home in Pasadena Subject The topic of the resource Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury--History--Early 20th century Personal narratives--American--Early 20th century Photography--Stereographs--United States--Early 20th century Travel--United States--California--Los Angeles County--Pasadena--Early 20th century Description An account of the resource Our home in Pasadena from Nov 20, 1928 to Apr 29, 1929 when, both sick, we moved our belongings to Los Angeles where good friend Mrs Levi R. Smith secured an apartment for us in The Chatham Apt Building where she had been for sometime. She also found a Dr for us, to whom I went for treatments 'til Dec 1929 as we were too sick to return home all summer. This home is at 1527 Loma Vista St, Pasadena. In July-29th we left "Chatham Apts" and went to "Blackburn Apts". 8361-Blackburn Ave, at Smeetzer in L.A. on the edge of both Beverly Hills and Hollywood, near Mrs Hatchard and Janet. We lived at the last no 'til May 15 1930. Mrs. Marsh, Mrs Papot and Mrs Foster managers. Greenwoods our best friends there. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daisy E Green Wheaton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928/1929 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Relation A related resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Stereograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/639f61885d2344df5827df509c0a4a90.jpg bb89c30744565d2b6f29e1dbc6a4414e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Description An account of the resource This collection from the early 20th century contains Daisy E. Wheaton's Stereograph collection which documents her travels across the United States with her husband, Charles, and several of their friends. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our Ideal Garage near Lemon City Subject The topic of the resource Lemon Grove--California--Early 20th century Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury--History--Early 20th century Personal narratives--American--Early 20th century Photography--Stereographs--United States--Early 20th century Travel--United States--California--San Diego County--Early 20th century Description An account of the resource Our ideal garage-house North east of Lemon City on road to Chas. Crings acreage. Photo taken about Feb. or Mch 1926 - Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daisy E Green Wheaton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Relation A related resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Stereograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 30210312451981 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9feb3208e4ebd4479276a0eb19274682.jpg 36fd6e862f149858320720b9eeb93a4c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sunbury Description An account of the resource The Sunbury collection contains documents on a variety of topics related to the history and development of Sunbury. Item types represented in this collection include diaries, maps, meeting ledgers, business documents and histories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Outdoor Gathering Description An account of the resource The focal point of this photograph is a table where several people are seated outdoors. On the right, a woman is standing and along with other people seated at the table, looking toward the camera. To the right of the center table is a tree, and next to the tree are smaller tables with baskets. To the left of the center table is a tree with a bench that resembles a church pew resting against its trunk. Beyond the tree on the left, two women are standing in front of the porch. In the left foreground, a man wearing a hat is walking toward the center table. One woman who viewed this photograph commented that it resembled a house on St.Rt.61 just before I-71. If you can identify the people in this photograph or the location of the house, please contact the library at 740-965-3901 or history@yourcl.org. Subject The topic of the resource Architecture--Sunbury--Ohio--Early 20th century Delaware County--Ohio--History--Early 20th century Families--Sunbury--Ohio--History--Early 20th century Fashion--Sunbury--Ohio--Early 20th century People--Sunbury--Ohio--History--Early 20th century Photographs--Negatives--Sunbury--Ohio--Early 20th century Sunbury--Ohio--History--Early 20th century Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Relation A related resource Sunbury Glass Negatives Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Negative Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 30210312718389 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photographer unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource early 1900s http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0bfdc7205ee49098979af14691bf4aab.jpg 17769a7a49d05196e607248c54afeed0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Description An account of the resource This collection from the early 20th century contains Daisy E. Wheaton's Stereograph collection which documents her travels across the United States with her husband, Charles, and several of their friends. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Outdoor Lunch at the Sanitorium Subject The topic of the resource Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury--History--Early 20th century Personal narratives--American--Early 20th century Photography--Stereographs--United States--Early 20th century Travel--United States--Early 20th century Description An account of the resource Shermans feet at left [illegible] Corner Daisy Wheaton, Miss Keys (New York) two "T.B." nurses from a New Mexico Sanitorium, Priscilla Borrows, N.H. Conn. and the other guide. The lunches are sent by the hotel. Sandwiches of meat and jam-pickles, cold boiled eggs-apple or orange. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daisy E Green Wheaton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource early 1900s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Relation A related resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Stereograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 30210312451981 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/08496659c08e9f225906139ad5ff3ac5.jpg c805fccd2a5513653aaac71170944822 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Description An account of the resource This collection from the early 20th century contains Daisy E. Wheaton's Stereograph collection which documents her travels across the United States with her husband, Charles, and several of their friends. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Over the Summit of Mount Eagle, Tennessee Description An account of the resource This scene soon after we had gotten over the summit of Mt Eagle, Tenn. Mt Eagle road was notoriosly bad at that time. It took a long time to reach the summit, where we spent a night. Up there mother remarked to another elderly woman that she just celebrated her 80th birthday by taking an airplane ride- The other said well, I am 92- She lived near Chicago and had motored to Fla with son and dau and was on the way home. Late Mch 1923 Subject The topic of the resource Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury--History--Early 20th centuryPersonal narratives--American--Early 20th century Photography--Stereographs--United States--Early 20th century Travel--United States--Tennessee--Franklin County--Monteagle--Early 20th century Travel--United States--Tennessee--Grundy County--Monteagle--Early 20th century Travel--United States--Tennessee--Marion County--Monteagle--Early 20th century Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daisy E Green Wheaton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Mar 1923 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Relation A related resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Stereograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 30210312451981 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9def4e9ab97ac28bc8bfa628c6c32966.jpg 559047e6302d2e12de4d97dd5e519595 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 1] [corresponds to front cover of As You Like It program] Programme [image of William Shakespeare: "MR. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARES COMEDIES, HISTORIES, & TRAGEDIES. Published according to the True Originall Copies, The Second Impression] As You Like It WITH A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR R. C. HUNTER Title A name given to the resource OWU As You Like It Program (p. 1) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4bf4401f39a2e969d6c6d28aeef6f971.jpg 5cc42aa8464f9a2d7f324ba5624e0015 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 2] [corresponds to unlabeled page 2 of As You Like It program] DEDICATION [photo of Hunter] THE YOUNG TEACHER -- 1920 Surely few colleges have had during the past four decades annual Shakespeare plays produced with such consistent success as those under Clarence Hunter's direction at Ohio Wesleyan. As a colleague concerned with the art of Shakespeare from a contemporary, literary point of view, I have looked forward each year to the last week in April when, in commemoration of Shakespeare's birthday, the Wesleyan Players would interpret anew one of the tragedies or histories or comedies. For many hundreds of students these productions have led to a permanent interest in Shakespearean drama. Clarence Hunter's achievement is an enviable one indeed. Ben Spencer Professor of English [photo of Hunter] THE RETIRING PROFESSOR -- 1959 Title A name given to the resource OWU As You Like It Program (p. 2) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c1362015799edac38b0d5a89658c1b20.jpg 71c173ce3568899f0bc23cb43105941c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 3] [corresponds to unlabeled page 3 of As You Like It program] THETA ALPHA PHI Presents As You Like It by William Shakespeare Directed by Rollin C. Hunter * CAST OF CHARACTERS Orlando - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jerry May Oliver - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Don Jones Jaques de Boys - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jerry Dickey Duke Senior - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ken Jahraus * Duke Frederick - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Albert Zimmer Touchstone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - James Kelley LeBeau - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elliott Sluhan * Jaques - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Joe Woods * Corin - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mike Tippett * Silvius - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Philip Taylor Charles - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Anthony Zlatovich William - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Carl Kandel Dennis - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Janet Klein Amiens - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ralph Hoffhines * Adam - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Carl Kandel Sir Oliver Martext - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - James Guimond Rosaline - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Daphne Winder Celia - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mary McCleary Phebe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jo Ann Gerwick Audrey - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sue Reed * Courtiers, Foresters, Attendents, etc. Virginia Adams, Larry Bettcher, Jerry Binns, Tom Clough, David Dayton, Trish Dressel, Sarah Gerhard, Osborn Dodson, Ronald Padgham, Joan Parkhurst, Margaret Rowley, Janice Tillotson, Al Zimmer. * Members of Theta Alpha Phi, National Honorary Dramatics Fraternity. Professor Hunter was National President of Theta Alpha Phi from 1954-1956. April 23, 24, 25, 1959 Willis High School Auditorium Curtain 8:15 P.M. Title A name given to the resource OWU As You Like It Program (p. 3) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1ec68068afa660429bbf45cbabf07ba9.jpg d2cc5c9b2c8bc55f3e70b4ff3b524841 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 4] [corresponds to unlabeled page 4 of As You Like It program] OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY DELAWARE, OHIO IN APPRECIATION On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I wish to take note of the approaching retirement of one of Ohio Wesleyan's truly great teachers, Clarence Hunter. He came to our faculty just when I was leaving the college as a graduate. Since that im- portant year 1920, I have known of Professor Hunter's contribution to the University as an in- structor, as a coach in dramatics and as an au- thority in Shakespeare. He has not only labored diligently within the college itself, but has brought us prestige from without. Since becom- ing a Trustee, I have been even more aware of his good works. It gives me great pleasure to wish Clarence and Mrs. Hunter many years of useful and re- warding retirement. Ohio Wesleyan is proud to have had thirty-nine years of such devoted service. C. B. Mills Chairman of the Board IN TRIBUTE This year we pay special tribute to R. Clar- ence Hunter whose sensitive and understanding interpretation of Shakespeare has enriched the lives of so many of us over the years. His record of 37 annual Shakespeare plays is impressive in itself; but Professor Hunter has consistently sought and achieved the highest quality in all his dramatic productions. His con- tribution over nearly ten college generations, both in the classroom and in the cultural life of the greater University community, is certainly con- sistent with the highest ideals of the teaching profession. George W. Burns Acting President Title A name given to the resource OWU As You Like It Program (p. 4) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ca8dd50c4126b29acd81b287234a9b1b.jpg 4e39a471ea72d1df37a42eee249bc728 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 5] [corresponds to unlabeled page 5 of As You Like It program] Thirty years of the most enjoyable and pleasant relationships with Professor Hunter. THE INDEPENDENT PRINT SHOP CO. Of Course C. J. is proud to salute R. C. Hunter C. J. WILSON OF COURSE PRODUCTION STAFF Technical Director - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D. C. Eyssen * Stage Manager - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cheryl Smith * Assistant Stage Manager - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Charles Rose Properties - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Audrey Aiken - Carol Anderson Costumes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Virginia Adam * Master Electricians - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Randall Wagner - William Boag Box Office - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sally Wenzel Head Usher - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jean Frazee Makeup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Judy Davis Publicity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elliott Sluhan *, Mike Tippett * CREWS Stage: Marjorie Emerson, Connie Gordon, Marge Sayers, Stephen Kenney, Douglas Oberlander, Jona- than Blakely, Alden Stratton, Albert Frasca, Georgiana Adams Properties: Sally Overly, Anne Hagemeyer, Karlee Hodler, Nancy Crichton, Marge Sayers, Margaret Foote Costumes: Ginny Amrein, Suzanne Whitney, Katie McKenzie, Nancy Pearson, Marian Bellan, Osborne Dodson, Sarah Gerhard Light: Sheila Wagner, Phil Perkins, Dick Jedwill, Robert Jaccaud, Barbara Mason, Elaine Fately, Phoebe Helms Construction: Stephen Kenney, Elaine Fately, Phoebe Helms, Barbara Mason, Georgiana Adams * Members of Theta Alpha Phi ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Director is deeply grateful to the following for material assistance with this production: Ray- mond Leech, of the Department of Physical Education, for preparing the wrestling match; Mrs. Stephen Kelley, for working out the country dance which closes the play; and Professor Tilden Wells, for writ- ing the music for the song which opens Act II. If Thou art not too bald and bare Let Foxy wrestle with your hair. FOXY THE BARBER TO R. C. HUNTER In appreciation for the many years of cultural develop- ment and outstanding entertainment which you have con- tributed to the community of Delaware. BETSY ANNE HUMPHRIES DANCE STUDIO 75 Mason Avenue Delaware Title A name given to the resource OWU As You Like It Program (p. 5) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ecb378783771015315caf3bfe8d19ce9.jpg c8ec407f25753b01f2798822b000ccc0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 6] [corresponds to unlabeled page 6 of As You Like It program] Thirty-nine Years of Pleasant Business Relations with Professor Hunter. ANDERSON CLOTHING Our twenty years of serving Professor Hunter have been most enjoyable. LEE'S BOOK STORE AS YOU LIKE IT -- THE FIRST SHAKESPEAREAN PRODUCTION AT OHIO WESLEYAN "In any consideration of the development of the drama at Ohio Wesleyan University between the years 1903 and 1913 the chief factor to be considered is the work and influence of Professor Robert Irving Fulton, at that time the Dean of the School of Oratory. Professor Fulton loved the drama, especially Shakespeare, and it was his ambition to pre- sent great plays at the University. This ambition, however, controverted the idea dominant in the Methodist Church in those days, to wit, that the theatre was a thing of evil and that it should not be tolerated in a Methodist institution. Pro- fessor Fulton was a persistent individual. He was not easily discouraged and in spite of opposition he worked unceasing- ly to attain his end. It was at Commencement time, June 21, 1905, that Professor Fulton decided the time had come for the presentation of a Shakespearean play, and to get way from the atmosphere of the theatre which was taboo, he decided to have an open- air performance. The play selected was AS YOU LIKE IT and for the part of Rosalind a well known reader and elo- cutionist named Katherine Eggleston Junkermann was invited to be the guest star. John T. Marshman, 1 then a gradu- ate student, was cast as Touchstone, and to my surprise I was given the part of Orlando. Since I was only a sophomore this was taken to be an evidence of favoritism on the part of Professor Fulton. The site selected for the forest of Arden was a hillside in what was then known as Merrick Glen, on the Barnes property, at about the point where Stuyvesant Hall stands today. We had a distinguished audience the afternoon of the play, seated on the hillside facing our open-air stage. The first act went off very well, and then--disaster! The windows of heaven were opened and the water fell upon the earth. Later on some of Professor Fulton's opponents on the faculty expressed the opinion that it was a judgement of heaven on our wicked play. Players and spectators alike ran for shelter but before we reached the house we were soaked to the skin. Professor Fulton was a bit discouraged by this setback, but not at all dismayed and the following afternoon we ventured again into the forest. This time the weather was perfect and the play was a great success." By Charles Milton Newcomb* 1 John T. Marshman became the head of the speech department in 1920. * Charles Newcomb was head of dramatics at OWU from 1916 to 1920. Congratulations to Professor Hunter FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DELAWARE Member of the F.D.I.C. Due to the difference in our dates of birth we never found it possible to be contemporary with William (Shakespeare, that is) so we did the next best thing and lived next door to Clarence (Hunter, that is) and a fine neighbor he was. ROY HOFFMAN Title A name given to the resource OWU As You Like It Program (p. 6) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/489beecd632e0464ffd56d69d998479a.jpg 5965b7222af31d472d893033fb2b7182 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 7] [corresponds to unlabeled page 7 of As You Like It program] Best Wishes to a good neighbor. L. L. CHAMBERS AND SON Our Best Wishes to Professor and Mrs. Hunter for their loyalty to this community. WHETSEL BROTHERS ACTION OF THE PLAY The action of the play takes place in Oliver's orchard, on the lawn of the Duke's palace, and in the Forest of Arden. There will be two short intermissions, following Acts I and II. THE COFFEE HOUR The cast and crews cordially invite members of the Thursday night audience to come back stage for a special coffee hour honoring Professor and Mrs. R. C. Hunter. THE SHAKESPEARE PLAYS THAT HAVE BEEN DIRECTED BY PROFESSOR HUNTER 1921 The Merchant of Venice 1941 The Merchant of Venice 1922 As You Like It 1942 King Lear 1923 A Midsummer Night's Dream 1943 Romeo and Juliet 1924 Twelfth Night 1944 Twelfth Night 1925 Romeo and Juliet 1945 As You Like It 1926 The Merchant of Venice 1946 A Midsummer Night's Dream 1927 The Taming of the Shrew 1947 Macbeth 1928 Much Ado About Nothing 1948 The Taming of the Shrew 1929 Twelfth Night 1949 Othello 1930 A Midsummer Night's Dream 1950 Julius Caesar 1931 Romeo and Juliet 1951 The Merry Wives of Windsor 1932 As You Like It 1952 Twelfth Night 1933 The Taming of the Shrew 1952 Twelfth Night-- A special production 1934 Macbeth using alumni 1935 Much Ado About Nothing 1953 Coriolanus 1936 Twelfth Night 1955 The Tempest 1937 Hamlet 1956 Richard III 1938 As You Like It 1957 A Midsummer Night's Dream 1929 A Midsummer Night's Dream 1958 Hamlet 1940 The Taming of the Shrew 1959 As You Like It Title A name given to the resource OWU As You Like It Program (p. 7) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0ebb23143a126a320814c286781307ae.jpg f1dfc2c4c2c6a5369779a8282a3cbe68 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 8] [corresponds to unlabeled page 8 of As You Like It program] Greetings from Friends So at last it has come to this--the final Shakespeare play that you direct as a member of the faculty! Plays and speech class will go on next year, but it will seem a bit strange not to have you around the campus too. You have been a stalwart member of the faculty and we remember the part that you have played in faculty af- fairs. It has been just about the easiest thing in the world to give enthusiastic sup- port to the college dramatic program. You have provided good entertainment and a varied fare (even though Shakespeare is your favorite playwright). You have pro- vided real enrichment to college and community life. As you begin your retirement, your faculty colleagues wish you a long and happy vacation when you and your wife will have unhurried freedom to enjoy many things. One of these will surely be a connoisseur's delight in play-going. Have a good time, both of you. George Crowl, President of A.A.U.P., O.W.U. Chapter It is a distinct pleasure to add to this special program a few words of sincere ap- preciation to Mr. Hunter from Theta Alpha Phi. Not only has Mr. Hunter kept the Ohio Alpha Chapter among the most outstanding in the fraternity, but he has con- tributed richly to the organization as a whole, both in his many years of service as a national officer, and in the help and guidance he has given so generously to the chapters in this region. Associated with Theta Alpha Phi almost since its inception, Mr. Hunt- er represents in a high degree as a person, and in his teaching, the ideas and ideals in theatre this group attempts to propagate. We are proud to claim him as a member, and to extend our fondest good wishes for the future. F. Lee Miesle, Regional Director, Region II, Theta Alpha Phi Theta Alpha Phi, national honorary dramatics fraternity, wishes to honor Professor Clarence Hunter on the occasion of his retirement. The progress of theatre at Ohio Wesleyan is founded upon the precepts he has engendered here. He can proudly take his place among the outstanding teachers and directors of the non-professional theatre of our country who have brought into fine force a Renaissance in the theatre. Hun- dreds of students form a great immortality for him. He taught them well and inspired them to create and appreciate good drama. His method was ever stimulating. He is one of those rare teachers who can in performance demonstrate the art he teaches. Also he has been an influence in the national scene having served with distinction as the national president of Theta Alpha Phi. We, the members of Theta Alpha Phi, extend hearty congratulations to Clarence Hunter and hope sincerely that in retirement he will continue his connection with his colleagues, students, and friends throughout the world. R. W. Masters, National Secretary-Treasurer, Theta Alpha Phi There are many missionaries among us. Most are easily identified. A few are not. Clarence Hunter is not. For nearly four decades he has quietly and devoutly served the interests of and taught drama to college students. Their excellence and their works carry a far greater tribute to this man than mere written or spoken words. It seems more than fitting that the conclusion of this great teacher's second act should have been written by one of the world's greatest playwrights, Shakespeare. This final production, therefore, shall be a capstone to the columnar teaching career of this man who has done so much for so many. To those of us who have followed Clarence Hunter in the Presi- dency of Theta Alpha Phi, we find the way challenging. It is our hope that when our second act curtain comes, we will be able to look forward to the third act with the same confidence. We pray that we will be able to feel a measure of the same pride of ser- vice and accomplishment of the past while anticipating the future. Thank you, Clarence Hunter. We can only try. Good luck and may God bless you. Sam M. Marks, National President, Theta Alpha Phi TRAGIC NIGHT in the career of Professor Hunter was February 24, 1934, when the City Opera House was completely destroyed by fire. This was the first theater used by Ohio Wesleyan dramatists. Professor Newcomb recalled that "there was a decided 'air' about this old 'Opry House.' This was due to the fact that the fire department stable was located on the first floor." After the fire, Ohio Wesleyan turned to the Delaware public schools to pro- vide theater arrangements in Willis High Auditorium. The University, in spite of the fact that it has had an outstanding program in dramatics, has never had a theater of its own. Professor Hunter has worked hard and long toward this end, and his many friends have hoped it could be realized be- fore his retirement. [photo of Opera House on fire] Title A name given to the resource OWU As You Like It Program (p. 8) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ohio Wesleyan University Description An account of the resource The Ohio Wesleyan University Collection includes books, brochures and programs that describe the contributions of the University to the community and world through its programs and graduates. Music, theater, and the Beeghly Library are some of the accomplishments addressed. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource OWU As You Like It Program Description An account of the resource Program from As You Like It (Shakespeare play) produced by Ohio Wesleyan University/Theta Alpha Phi, with special tribute to Professor Rollin C. Hunter upon his retirement Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Ohio Wesleyan University; Delaware County, Ohio Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Program Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 22221017 Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Ohio Wesleyan University--Delaware--Ohio Theater programs--Ohio Wesleyan University--As You Like It William Shakespeare--Theta Alpha Phi--Ohio Wesleyan University Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Theta Alpha Phi, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware County, Ohio http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/dd99950fbe0a023bfe75e7d70af9eaf7.jpg 392bc0ffb27c2e2de9d71e9f8d05501f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Description An account of the resource This collection from the early 20th century contains Daisy E. Wheaton's Stereograph collection which documents her travels across the United States with her husband, Charles, and several of their friends. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pacific Ocean breaking on the rocks from Sunset Cliffs Subject The topic of the resource Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury--History--Early 20th century Personal narratives--American--Early 20th century Photography--Stereographs--United States--Early 20th century Travel--United States--California--San Diego County--San Diego--Early 20th century Description An account of the resource Somehow we have never gotten many photos at S-- Diego - tho its quite a pretty city with a good bit of interest close by. We drove out Point Loma to the light house and lingered and looked about a good bit. This day we carried a lunch and ate it under the palm thatched shelter where we took a snapshot five years before. The pigeons came for food and we enjoyed seeing them eat our scraps. This scene shows the Pacific Ocean breaking on the rocks at [illegible] from Sunset Cliffs. the Theosophical Inst. headquarters is in sight of Sunset Cliffs. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daisy E. Green Wheaton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource early 1900s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Relation A related resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Stereograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 30210312451981