Ohio -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950

The Frank Thomas Papers, although small, is a good representative collection of political campaigns and issues, pertaining largely to Wood County and Ohio, during the early part of the twentieth century. The collection includes correspondence, a number of printed materials, and photographs.

The Fred L. Adams Papers date from 1880 to 1977. While the collection contains materials documenting his entire life, the majority covers his political career. Included in this material is correspondence, newsclippings, scrapbooks, printed material, photographs, and a few personal items.