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History of Cleveland & Northeast Ohio: Home

Resources about the history of greater Cleveland and northeast Ohio.

Welcome to the Library Guide dedicated to exploring the rich history of greater Cleveland and northeast Ohio. Here, you'll find a range of valuable resources and information meticulously categorized under the tabs above to assist you in your research. You'll also find a separate section titled "Neighborhood Histories": a comprehensive guide specifically tailored to each local neighborhood, providing detailed resources and insights.

Key Resources

Cleveland Memory Project
The Cleveland Memory Project, launched in 2002, is a freely searchable online collection of digital photos, texts, oral histories, videos and other local history resources.
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Hosted, built and funded by the Michael Schwartz Library at Cleveland State University, Cleveland Memory has been created collaboratively by Cleveland State University staff and volunteers, Kent State University Library Practicum students and partners from area libraries, museums, historical societies, government agencies and by private individuals.
Encyclopedia of Cleveland History
Latest and best history of Cleveland, as a series of articles and essays in alphabetical order.
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A great starting place for finding the basic information about your intended project.

Questions?

Special Collections Librarian Bill Barrow, who created this guide, has retired as of mid-August 2021.

Please use this form or contact us at special.collections@csuohio.edu for questions about local history resources
or to schedule a visit or a consultation.

Research Basics

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