Description: Dated August 15, 1936, this photograph shows Works Progress Administration workers beginning construction on the amphitheater at University of Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio. The photograph's original caption reads "Open air theater at the University of Cincinnati, 45% completed Aug. 15, 1936." The amphitheater is no longer part of the campus. This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F13_018_1
Subjects: Amphitheaters--Ohio; College campuses--Ohio; United States. Work Projects Administration; Architecture
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated August 15, 1936, this photograph shows Works Progress Administration workers beginning construction on the amphitheater at University of Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio. The photograph's original caption reads "Open air theater at the University of Cincinnati, 45% completed Aug. 15, 1936." The amphitheater is no longer part of the campus. This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F13_020_1
Subjects: Amphitheaters--Ohio; College campuses--Ohio; United States. Work Projects Administration; Architecture
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Original description reads: "Project #16-31-48. Open air theater at the U.C.-95% completed." This amphitheater, built with aid from the W.P.A., no longer exists on the University of Cincinnati campus. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F13_021_1
Subjects: Amphitheaters--Ohio; College campuses--Ohio; United States. Work Projects Administration; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: In 1886, the Society of Jesus established St. Ignatius College in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1923, St. Ignatius College became John Carroll University, named for the first Catholic archbishop in the United States. Twelve years later, the university relocated to a suburb of Cleveland known as University Heights. This picture shows the campus at its new location. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F04_016_1
Subjects: Education; Universities and colleges; John Carroll University; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.; College campuses; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cleveland (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)
 

Description: This aerial photograph shows the main (also called West) campus of the University of Cincinnati as it was in the 1930s. It appears to have been taken in the later half of the decade, as the stadium renovations performed in 1935-1936 are complete, with greatly increased seating capacity and a press box (visible on the upper left of the stadium). This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F13_024_1
Subjects: College campuses--Ohio; Aerial photography; University of Cincinnati; Works Progress Administration; Ohio Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Merrill Hall was constructed in 1913, and is named after Frank Merrill; one of the original home trustees. It is the first academic building and is the oldest permanent structure on Kent State's campus. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F03_019_1
Subjects: Education; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.; Universities and colleges; Kent State University; College campuses; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Kent (Ohio); Portage County (Ohio)
 

Description: Kolbe Hall at the University of Akron currently houses the College of Fine and Applied Arts, WZIP FM radio station, and the Daum Theater. The University of Akron was originally founded as Buchtel College in 1870. The school was named after industrialist John Buchtel, who was a prominent figure in the community of Akron and was associated with the Universalist Church. By the early twentieth century, Buchtel College was not as closely linked to the interests of the Universalist Church. The school chose to become non-denominational in 1907. Financial problems caused its trustees to turn the school over to the city of Akron in 1913. At this point, Buchtel College was renamed the University of Akron. In more recent years, the University of Akron has become known for its scientific research in a variety of areas, including polymers and nanotechnology. In addition, it has a number of other strong programs of study, including in the business and legal fields. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F02_053_1
Subjects: Education; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.; Universities and colleges; University of Akron; College campuses; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Summit County (Ohio); Akron (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads; "View of tower from courtyard" University of Toledo was established in 1872 and in 1967, became a member of the state university system. It is one of the thirteen state universities in Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F03_002_1
Subjects: Education; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.; Universities and colleges; University of Toledo; Towers; College campuses; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)
 

Description: The University of Toledo was established in 1872, and in 1967, became a member of the state university system. It is one of the thirteen state universities in the state of Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F03_001_1
Subjects: Education; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.; Universities and colleges; University of Toledo; Towers; College campuses; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)
 

Description: In 1886, the Society of Jesus established St. Ignatius College in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1923, St. Ignatius College became John Carroll University. John Carroll was the first Catholic archbishop in the United States. Twelve years later, the university relocated to a suburb of Cleveland known as University Heights. This photograph displays the faculty house at this new location. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F04_017_1
Subjects: Education; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.; Universities and colleges; John Carroll University; College campuses; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cleveland (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)
 

Description: Originally founded in 1870, the University of Akron was known as Buchtel College. The college was established by the Universalist Church with financial help from Akron industrialist, and Universalist Church member, John Buchtel. The college was housed entirely in one building named Old Buchtel Hall. Old Buchtel Hall was destroyed by fire in 1899 and replaced by a new Buchtel Hall, which is still in use by the University of Akron. In 1909, Buchtel College became a private, non-denominational school, before becoming a municipal university of the city of Akron in 1913. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B01F02_017
Subjects: Education; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works; Buchtel College of Liberal Arts; Universities and colleges; University of Akron; College campuses; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Akron (Ohio); Summit County (Ohio)
 

Description: Mouton Hall is one of Kent State's original halls. It is named after Edwin F. Moulton, who was the first president of the Board of Trustees. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F03_023_1
Subjects: Education; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.; Universities and colleges; Kent State University; College campuses; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Kent (Ohio); Portage County (Ohio)