Ralph C. May collection, [18--]-[19--].

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Ralph C. May collection, [18--]-[19--].

Photographs reflecting Piqua street scenes, black history, local architecture, and canal scenes, including 118 glass plate negatives (from mid-1800s); newspaper articles written by May, published in various Miami County papers; clippings with articles relating to Piqua, Miami County, and New Bremen, Saint Marys, and other non-Miami County locations; correspondence and notes; information on local canals and the Canal Society of Ohio; and clippings from American and British newspapers concerning World Wars I and II.

4 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8053214

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Canal Society of Ohio

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The Canal Society of Ohio (CSO) was established in 1961 by James G. Cowles, Ted H. Findley, Lewis W. Richardson, James D. Robinson and others. The CSO serves as a non-profit organization focused on preserving canal history and increasing interest in Ohio's canal heritage. Located in Akron, Ohio the group consists of a Board of Trustees and its open membership. Since its founding, the CSO has collected numerous books, maps, photographs and memorabilia detailing canal development in Ohio as well a...

May, Ralph C., 1892-1981.

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Local historian and journalist, of Piqua, Ohio. From the description of Ralph C. May collection, [18--]-[19--]. (Pilot Rock Public Library). WorldCat record id: 70960108 ...