Description: The only state flag based on heraldry, its design is the banner of George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore adopted in 1904. The Maryland colony was founded by Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore. The black and gold portion was taken from the shield of the Calvert family coat of arms (his paternal line). The red and white cross bottony is the coat of arms of the Crossland family (his maternal line). During the Civil War there was bitter debate over which of the two would be flown in battle. After the war the two motifs merged to alternate in quarters on a rectangular field. Maker's mark indicates it was manufactured by the Dettras Flag Company. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: H65498_001
Subjects: Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Textile--cotton; State Flags --Maryland; American Colonies; Civil War, 1939-1945;
Places: Maryland; United States
 

Description: This is a photograph of a silk guidon of 1st Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery Regiment, Battery A. This is a machine sewn swallowtail guidon with crossed cannons and embroidered gold lettering which reads "Ohio. A." against a red field. Reformed in 1886, Battery A stationed on civil duties in Cleveland (fires, disasters, and labor disputes) until 1898. Redesignated 1st Battalion, O.V.L.A., the unit was activated for Spanish-American War service (1898, did not see combat) and for Mexican border duty (1916-17). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02191
Subjects: Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags; Flags--Ohio, Spanish American War 1898; 1st Regiment, Battery A, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery; Statehouse--Ohio;
Places: Cleveland (Ohio), Cuyahoga County (Ohio)
 

Description: This flag is a silk guidon of 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery H and Battery I. The gold appliques of crossed cannons are an "I" above and an "H"e below against a red field. At one time it was likely a swallowtail shape but has since been torn. Both Battery H and I mustered out of Cincinnati. President McKinley, a fellow Ohioan, issued the first call for volunteers on April 23, 1898. They easily filled Ohio's initial quota of six infantry regiments and four batteries of light artillery. The term of enlistment for volunteer troops in 1898 was for two years or until discharged. President McKinley and many other political and military leaders were Civil War veterans. They did not want to repeat the confusion that resulted in 1861 when volunteers responding to the first call for troops from President Lincoln enlisted for only three months and had to reenlist when it became clear that the war would last much longer. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02193
Subjects: Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags; Flags--Ohio, Spanish American War 1898; 1st Regiment, Battery H, Battery I, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery; Statehouse--Ohio;
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of two men in conversation on the porch of a large building, taken by John Sheckler of Middletown, Ohio. Men and women can also be seen gathered along the sidewalk below, and a woman is seated on the lawn. The image was one of ten to win Honorable Mention in the Professional category of the Spirit of Ohio Bicentennial Photo Contest. In August 1976, the Ohio American Revolution Bicentennial Advisory Committee (OARBAC) began the Spirit of Ohio Bicentennial Photo Contest as part of a larger effort in Ohio to celebrate the 1976 American Bicentennial. The contest was meant to document "the spirit and character of the people and places which represent Ohio during [the] bicentennial year," and to create a permanent photographic archive of the year's festivity for use by future researchers. Both professional and amateur photographers submitted over 500 photographs for consideration, all taken within the state between January 1 and December 31, 1976. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA2734AV_B01_08
Subjects: American Revolution Bicentennial (1976); Flags--United States; Conversation; Men--Ohio;
Places: Middletown (Ohio); Butler County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Post Office Fremont Ohio Aug 10 '39" This building still houses the Fremont Post Office. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B12F05_002_001
Subjects: Post offices; Flags--American; Neoclassicism (Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.)
Places: Fremont (Ohio); Sandusky County (Ohio)
 

Description: The flag in the photograph has thirteen cut-out appliqued stars in unique configuration [rows of 4-5-4]; This wool flag is badly frayed. This rectangular flag measures 58 by 125 cm. Contrary to popular belief, thirteen stars is the most common configuration for American flags. This is due to their popularity among parades and naval vessels beginning around the U.S. Centennial and Civil War Era. As the nation moved toward secession the 13 colonies' spirit of independence served as a powerful rallying point among separatists. Pre-1870s colonial flags are quite rare. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: H65483_001
Subjects: Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags; U.S. Centennial--1876; Textile--wool; World War (1939-1945); American Colonies
 

Description: Photograph of a woman standing on the porch of her home next to an American flag, taken by Carl Feather of Conneaut, Ohio. The image was one of ten to win Honorable Mention in the Amateur category of the Spirit of Ohio Bicentennial Photo Contest. In August 1976, the Ohio American Revolution Bicentennial Advisory Committee (OARBAC) began the Spirit of Ohio Bicentennial Photo Contest as part of a larger effort in Ohio to celebrate the 1976 American Bicentennial. The contest was meant to document "the spirit and character of the people and places which represent Ohio during [the] bicentennial year," and to create a permanent photographic archive of the year's festivity for use by future researchers. Both professional and amateur photographers submitted over 500 photographs for consideration, all taken within the state between January 1 and December 31, 1976. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA2734AV_B01_13
Subjects: American Revolution Bicentennial (1976); Women--Ohio; Porches; Flags--United States;
Places: Conneaut (Ohio); Ashtabula County (Ohio)
 

Description: Close-up portrait of a young boy wearing a life jacket and standing along the bank of the Ohio River near Portsmouth, Ohio. A bridge across the river and a Bicentennial flag can be seen in the background. The photograph and title come from photographer Andrew Schwebel of Columbus, Ohio, and it was submitted in the Amateur category of the Spirit of Ohio Bicentennial Photo Contest. In August 1976, the Ohio American Revolution Bicentennial Advisory Committee (OARBAC) began the Spirit of Ohio Bicentennial Photo Contest as part of a larger effort in Ohio to celebrate the 1976 American Bicentennial. The contest was meant to document "the spirit and character of the people and places which represent Ohio during [the] bicentennial year," and to create a permanent photographic archive of the year's festivity for use by future researchers. Both professional and amateur photographers submitted over 500 photographs for consideration, all taken within the state between January 1 and December 31, 1976. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA2734AV_B02F139_01_01
Subjects: American Revolution Bicentennial (1976); Children; Ohio River; Flags; Bridges--Ohio River;
Places: Portsmouth (Ohio); Scioto County (Ohio)
 

Description: This elevated photograph shows Boy Scouts carrying an enormous American flag down a crowd-lined street during a Memorial Day parade in Canton, Ohio. A caption on the reverse reads "Old Glory was never more glorious than in 1976, when she appeared in Canton's Memorial Day Parade and again in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Parade in May and August, 1976." The image was submitted by photographer R. C. Bixler of Canton in the Professional category of the Spirit of Ohio Bicentennial Photo Contest. In August 1976, the Ohio American Revolution Bicentennial Advisory Committee (OARBAC) began the Spirit of Ohio Bicentennial Photo Contest as part of a larger effort in Ohio to celebrate the 1976 American Bicentennial. The contest was meant to document "the spirit and character of the people and places which represent Ohio during [the] bicentennial year," and to create a permanent photographic archive of the year's festivity for use by future researchers. Both professional and amateur photographers submitted over 500 photographs for consideration, all taken within the state between January 1 and December 31, 1976. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA2734AV_B02F01_06_01
Subjects: American Revolution Bicentennial (1976); Flags; Boy Scouts of America; Holidays; Parades--Ohio;
Places: Canton (Ohio); Stark County (Ohio)