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Discontinuation of Membership in Ohio Network of American History Research Centers

Posted on July 5, 2024 by specialcollections

Since 1970, Special Collections & Archives at Wright State University Libraries has been a member of the Ohio Network of American History Research Centers, a system of cultural institutions around the state charged with providing for the preservation of historically … Continue reading →

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Digital Spotlight: Miami County Manumission Record, 1834

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Lisa Rickey

In 1804, the Ohio General Assembly enacted the Ohio Black Codes to govern black and mulatto people living in the state. Under these Codes, free blacks and mulattos were required to register at their local court, proving they were free … Continue reading →

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