MC. Manuscript Collections

Letter, written to son William John Harrington, describing political situation in West Virginia during the Civil War at the period when West Virginia became a State.

The William Henry Gorrill papers consist largely of correspondence, diaries, and photographs documenting Gorrill's activities as a lawyer in Wood County; his trip West and settlement in Oakland, California; his marriage to Addie Walker; and his death from tuberculosis in 1874.

Civil War diary of a soldier who served with Co.H, 49th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Transcribed by Walter G. Schroeder from original in the collection of the Ohio Historical Society.

Autobiography and genealogy of a Baptist minister who served in churches around Ohio, with addition notes by Paul W. Jones, who was his son-in-law.

Personal collection of photographic albums, printed material, and reports, reflecting his business responsibilities as the Western Division Manager of the Northeastern Public Service Corporation, with the local office in Bowling Green, Ohio. Collection gives an overview of the range and impact of electrification in small town and rural areas, as well as the standardization of a safe water-supply.

Letter written to wife Sophia, describing general camp conditions and personal correspondence.

Selected articles written by Block between July 1, 1969 and March 20, 1970 while serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and published by the Pacific Stars and Stripes, USARV Reporter, Cavalair, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Scrapbook of photographs, without identification, of a student at Bowling Green State University graduating with the class of 1949, showing Homecoming and other campus activities and buildings.

The collection of family papers and miscellaneous publications dating between 1801 and 1978, consist primarily of the legal and financial papers and correspondence of Captain William Pratt and his descendants.

Account book, transcribed by Ronald G. Garner, great-great grandson of William R. Hatch, with additional photograph of the law office of his son, William E. Hatch in Huron, Ohio.

Financial ledger of a Van Wert, Ohio grist and sawmill operator.

Handwritten diary of a private with the 21st O.V.I. during the Civil War. Entries detail camp life, troop movements, and information on other members of the regiment. Photocopy and typed transcript included.

Civil War era diary transcript, with copies of his military file and post-war pension file and other papers of a soldier serving in Co.E, 49th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Original copies located at the Fostoria Library.

The Journals of William T. Chapman date from 1862 to 1895. The collection consists of two volumes, the second of which includes some material copied from the first with some additional account and personal entries.

The records of this organization consist of minutes, financial records, and newsclippings.

Family material including genealogical charts, unorganized notes, and family history materials of the Williams, Erven, and related families of the Weston, Ohio area.

Listing of mausoleum occupants, ordered by section, row and column, with a map, collected by Amy Collins.

The Wilma Kidd Collection consists of mostly genealogical research notes and files compiled by Bowling Green resident Wilma (Johnson) Kidd. The material in this collection dates largely from approximately 1978 to 1989, with some primary documents collected by Mrs. Kidd dating back as far as the 18th century, which document Kidd’s ancestry and family history.

Personal notes, newsclippings, photographs, and publications related to tree-culture and lumber industry in Ohio.

Photocopy of Family Bible record pages of the marriages, birth, and death dates of the Ezekiel and Hannah Wilson family and related Muir family, including information on John Alphred Wilson, a Congressional Medal of Honor winner as one Mitchell's Raiders from his service with the 21st O.V.I. during the Civil War.

Civil War enlistment certificate of a soldier with Co.I, 21st O.V.I., and pension certificate of his widow, Ellen.

Valentines, calling cards, school cards, and photographs.

Family Bible record pages with dates of the births, marriages and deaths of the Ellison Enoch Wise family of Bellevue, Ohio

Ledger of customer accounts, by name, of Grand Rapids, Ohio hardware store.