Tag Archives: African Americans

McLin Family Photos

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Lisa Rickey

Last Fall, we received a donation from former Dayton mayor Rhine McLin of materials pertaining to her father, C. J. McLin, Jr. (some of which are currently on display in our reading room), as well as several large scrapbooks, which … 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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New Exhibit: C. J. McLin, Jr., Materials

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Lisa Rickey

We are pleased to announce a new exhibit about Clarence Josef “C.J.” McLin, Jr., is now on display in our reading room. The majority of the exhibit comes from the recently donated State Representative Clarence Josef “C.J.” McLin, Jr., Papers (MS-640). … Continue reading →

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