Description: Original description reads: "Artistry in moulage work, the modeling of masks in papier mache, has been developed to a high degree of proficiency by several young hobbyists interested in the plastic skills. These designs range from the classic to the grotesque, as revealed by this group posing in front of the recreation hall at Camp [Sp.-19?], three miles south of Brecksville." View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B12F12_011_001
Subjects: Masks; Papier-mâché sculpture; Artists--Ohio--Brecksville
Places: Brecksville (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing the Chippewa Falls Bridge on Route 84 in Brecksville, Ohio, under construction ca. 1932. The bridge crossing Chippewa Creek was designed by D. Henry Overman for the Ohio Department of Highways. This photograph was collected in the D. Henry Overman Bridge Collection, which documents the career of Overman, a native of Waverly, Ohio, and a resident of Columbus. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1923 with a degree in civil engineering. Overman joined the Ohio Department of Highways (now the Ohio Department of Transportation) on June 10, 1918, where he was employed until his retirement in 1964, serving as assistant chief for the Bureau of Bridges for nine years, and as the chief of the Bureau for his last eight years on the job. During his approximately 45 year career, Overman designed a number of bridges in Ohio, including the stone-faced bridge over the Scioto River at Routes 161 and 33 in Dublin, and the Lorain Avenue Viaduct, a steel bridge in Cleveland. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV184_B01F03_01
Subjects: Bridges; Engineering; Ohio Department of Highways; Transportation--Ohio--History
Places: Brecksville (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated August 26, 1935, this photograph shows six young men holding up papier mache masks at the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp at Brecksville Cleveland Metro Park. A note on the reverse of the photograph reads "Artistry in moulage work, the modeling of masks in papier mache, has been developed to a high degree of proficiency by several young hobbyists interested in the plastic skills. These designs range from the classic to the grotesque, as revealed by this group posing in front of the recreation hall at Camp Sp.-19, three miles south of Brecksville." The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a work relief program established as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal that employed young men, ages 18-25 and later expanded to ages 17-28, with jobs in the natural resources field. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B12F11_033_001
Subjects: Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); Masks; Young men; New Deal
Places: Brecksville (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph shows a high school-aged Beryl Drummond in his Waterloo Wonders uniform posed for a portrait. Born June 16, 1918, Beryl Esco Drummond was a member of the "Waterloo Wonders" high school basketball team, of Waterloo, Ohio, after transferring to the high school from nearby Cadmus. The team was the second Ohio high school basketball team in Class B to win consecutive state championships, in 1934 and 1935, and was considered one of the finest teams in the state, known for its crowd-pleasing antics and entertaining playing style. After high school, Drummond continued to play semi-professional basketball with teams such as the Whiskered Wizards and the Acme Aviators (sponsored by the Acme Pattern & Toll Company of Dayton, Ohio). He played his last basketball game in the winter of 1952, after a disappointing game at the Knights of Columbus gym in Columbus, Ohio. He later worked as assistant superintendent at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Brecksville, Ohio, and at the Green Acres Country Club in Florida. He died April 26, 1982. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS911_B03F01_001
Subjects: Basketball--Ohio--History; Sports--Ohio--History; Waterloo (Ohio); Athletes;
Places: Waterloo (Ohio); Lawrence County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of Beryl Drummond as a member of the Whiskered Wizards semi-professional basketball team, ca. 1948-1949. Born June 16, 1918, Beryl Esco Drummond was a member of the "Waterloo Wonders" high school basketball team, of Waterloo, Ohio, after transferring to the high school from nearby Cadmus. The team was the second Ohio high school basketball team in Class B to win consecutive state championships, in 1934 and 1935, and was considered one of the finest teams in the state. After high school, Drummond continued to play semi-professional basketball with teams such as the Whiskered Wizards and the Acme Aviators (sponsored by the Acme Pattern & Toll Company of Dayton, Ohio). He played his last basketball game in the winter of 1952, after a disappointing game at the Knights of Columbus gym in Columbus, Ohio. He later worked as assistant superintendent at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Brecksville, Ohio, and at the Green Acres Country Club in Florida. He died April 26, 1982. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06026
Subjects: Waterloo (Ohio); Cultural Ohio--Ohio Sports; Basketball--Ohio--History
Places: Waterloo (Ohio); Lawrence County (Ohio); Cadmus (Ohio); Gallia County (Ohio)
 

Description: Beryl Drummond with his hunting dogs, Blue and Bugler, Waterloo, Ohio, 1941. Born June 16, 1918, Beryl Esco Drummond was a member of the "Waterloo Wonders" high school basketball team, of Waterloo, Ohio. They were the second Ohio high school basketball team in Class B to win consecutive state championships, in 1934 and 1935. After high school, Drummond continued to play semi-professional basketball with teams such as the Whiskered Wizards and the Acme Aviators (sponsored by the Acme Pattern & Toll Company of Dayton, Ohio). He played his last basketball game in the winter of 1952, after a disappointing game at the Knights of Columbus gym in Columbus, Ohio. He later worked as assistant superintendent at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Brecksville, Ohio and at the Green Acres Country Club in Florida. He died April 26, 1982. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06027
Subjects: Waterloo (Ohio); Cultural Ohio--Ohio Sports; Basketball--Ohio--History; Dogs; Animals; Hunting
Places: Waterloo (Ohio); Lawrence County (Ohio); Cadmus (Ohio); Gallia County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of Beryl Drummond at Great Lakes Training Station Boot Camp, 1941. Born June 16, 1918, Beryl Esco Drummond was a member of the "Waterloo Wonders" high school basketball team, of Waterloo, Ohio. They were the second Ohio high school basketball team in Class B to win consecutive state championships, in 1934 and 1935. After high school, Drummond continued to play semi-professional basketball with teams such as the Whiskered Wizards and the Acme Aviators (sponsored by the Acme Pattern & Toll Company of Dayton, Ohio). He played his last basketball game in the winter of 1952, after a disappointing game at the Knights of Columbus gym in Columbus, Ohio. He later worked as assistant superintendent at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Brecksville, Ohio and at the Green Acres Country Club in Florida. He died April 26, 1982. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06028
Subjects: Waterloo (Ohio); Ohio History--Military Ohio; Basketball--Ohio--History
Places: Waterloo (Ohio); Lawrence County (Ohio); Great Lakes (Illinois)
 

Description: Seven distinct gorges form the 3,474 acres of the Brecksville Reservation, carved into the earth by glaciers that covered the area thousands of years ago. Chippewa Creek cuts through the northern section of the park and was formed by Ohio's last glacier over 10,000 years ago. The reservation is known for its unusual and endangered plants, as well as its extensive trail system. The first photograph, taken in 1939, shows the construction of the Brecksville Nature Center, built by Works Progress Administration craftsmen. The next two photographs, taken in 1936, show a shelter house and a hiking trail. The fourth picture shows the sign that, in 1936, stood at the entrance to the 370 acres of the Harriet L. Keeler Memorial Woods. Harriet L. Keeler (1846-1921) was a noted author and educator who was particularly interested in the natural history of the Cleveland region. The first photograph measures approximately 4.75 by 3 inches (12.07 by 7.62 cm), the second 4.25 by 3.25 inches (10.80 by 8.26 cm), the third 2.5 by 4.25 inches (6.35 by 10.80 cm), and the last measures approximately 3.25 by 4.25 inches (8.26 by 10.80 cm). The Works Progress Administration (later known as the Works Projects Administration, or WPA) was established in 1935 as the most comprehensive New Deal program under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Run by Harry L. Hopkins during the Great Depression, the WPA was designed to provide jobs and income to the unemployed through nation-wide construction projects as well as small-scale artistic assignments. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om3396_6642940_001
Subjects: Agriculture; Daily Life; Geography and Natural Resources; State parks & reserves; New Deal, 1933-1939
Places: Cleveland (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)
 

Description: Portrait of Miss Harriet Keeler of Cleveland, Ohio. Keeler (1846-1921) was included on the "Ohio State Honor Roll" from the League of Women Voters of Ohio, ca. 1930, which listed prominent Ohio women involved in the suffrage movement. Her brief biography from the Honor Roll reads: "Harriet L. Keeler was born in New York State and was a pupil of Betsy M, Cowles. Miss Cowles so fired the imagination of Miss Keeler for a higher education that she prepared herself for Oberlin College, and graduated from there. For thirty years Miss Keeler was a brilliant and inspiring teacher of English at Central High School. For a short time she was Superintendent of Schools of the city of Cleveland. Miss Keeler was a famous botanist, and among the widely known books she has written, are: Our Garden Flowers , Our Northern Shrubs, and Our Native Trees, all of which are classics. Because of her outstanding distinction in this field, the Metropolitan Park Board has set aside 300 acres in the Brecksville woods and dedicated them as the Harriet Keeler Memorial Woods. Miss Keeler was devoted to the cause of woman's suffrage. As one of the presidents of the Cuyahoga County Woman's Suffrage party, she did much to bring credit and respect to the movement in Cleveland. She was also a member of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association." This photograph comes from the League of Women Voters of Ohio Collection. The League of Women Voters was first formed at the national level in early 1920 by Carrie Chapman Catt, President of the National Woman Suffrage Association. Soon, additional leagues began to form at the state and local level, with the League of Women Voters of Ohio being organized in May 1920 in Columbus. The League was first formed to empower women to use their newfound right to vote, and today its primary purpose remains citizen education. To this goal, it supports voter registration efforts, provides information on candidates and issues, sponsors debates and offers publications on public policy and voter engagement topics. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS354_B10_LWVO_HarrietKeeler
Subjects: Women--Suffrage; Social movements; League of Women Voters of Ohio; Suffragists; Activism; Educators; Botanists
Places: Cleveland (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)
 

Description: Canal plat map showing a section of the route of the Ohio and Erie Canal through Summit County, between stations 699 and 823. The Cuyahoga River and Brecksville Dam are shown, and properties, bridges, railroads, stations, locks, and other landmarks along the route are also noted. The map was created under the direction of the members of the Canal Commission of the state of Ohio and approved by the Chief Engineer of the Department of Public Works (variously referred to as the Board of Public Works and the Division of Public Works). The Ohio and Erie Canal was constructed between 1825 and 1832, eventually connecting Cleveland and Lake Erie with Portsmouth and the Ohio River. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: BV4907_006
Subjects: Ohio and Erie Canal (Ohio); Transportation; Canals -- Ohio; Rivers--Ohio; Bridges--Ohio
Places: Summit County (Ohio)