Description: This photograph shows Washington Gladden (1836-1918), a pastor of First Congregational Church in Columbus, Ohio, for 32 years. In 1891, he was a delegate to the international congress of Congregationalists in London. He was also moderator of the Congregational Church in America, helped settle an anthracite coal strike in 1902, and was known as a social reformer. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03906
Subjects: Gladden, Washington, 1836-1918; Congregational Church (Columbus, Ohio); Ohio History--Slavery, Anti-Slavery and Civil Rights; Social reformers
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated to the late 19th-early 20th century, this photograph shows Washington Gladden, a prominent minister, local politician and social reformer in Ohio. In 1882, he became pastor of the First Congregational Church in Columbus, Ohio. Under his leadership, this church's congregation grew from 558 members in 1885 to 1,214 members by 1914. Gladden was a firm believer in the social gospel. He believed that all Christians must dedicate themselves to the mission of Jesus Christ, fighting corruption and greed, while doing all in their power to help their fellow neighbors. Many people shared these beliefs and they became known as Progressives, with Gladden being one of the most prominent figures in the movement in Ohio during the late 1800s and the early 1900s. He served on the Columbus City Council from 1900-1902 and remained active in the public sphere after his time as councilman. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS87AVB103F03_01
Subjects: Gladden, Washington, 1836-1918; Clergy; Churches; Portrait photography; Religion in Ohio; Social movements
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated to 1906, this photograph shows Washington Gladden writing at his desk, probably at the First Congregational Church in Columbus, Ohio. Gladden was a prominent minister, local politician and social reformer in Ohio. In 1882, he became pastor of the First Congregational Church in Columbus, Ohio. Under his leadership, this church's congregation grew from 558 members in 1885 to 1,214 members by 1914. Gladden was a firm believer in the social gospel. He believed that all Christians must dedicate themselves to the mission of Jesus Christ, fighting corruption and greed, while doing all in their power to help their fellow neighbors. Many people shared these beliefs and they became known as Progressives, with Gladden being one of the most prominent figures in the movement in Ohio during the late 1800s and the early 1900s. He served on the Columbus City Council from 1900-1902 and remained active in the public sphere after his time as councilman. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS87AVB103F04_02
Subjects: Gladden, Washington, 1836-1918; Clergy; Portrait photography; Religion in Ohio; Social movements
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated to the late 19th-early 20th century, this photograph shows Washington Gladden, a prominent minister, local politician and social reformer in Ohio. In 1882, he became pastor of the First Congregational Church in Columbus, Ohio. Under his leadership, this church's congregation grew from 558 members in 1885 to 1,214 members by 1914. Gladden was a firm believer in the social gospel. He believed that all Christians must dedicate themselves to the mission of Jesus Christ, fighting corruption and greed, while doing all in their power to help their fellow neighbors. Many people shared these beliefs and they became known as Progressives, with Gladden being one of the most prominent figures in the movement in Ohio during the late 1800s and the early 1900s. He served on the Columbus City Council from 1900-1902 and remained active in the public sphere after his time as councilman. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS87AVB103F04_04
Subjects: Gladden, Washington, 1836-1918; Clergy; Portrait photography; Religion in Ohio; Social movements
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing former president Theodore Roosevelt with Reverend Washington Gladden on the steps of Gladden's home, February 1912. This is one of a series of photographs documenting a trip that Roosevelt made to Columbus, Ohio, in February of 1912. Roosevelt had already served two terms as president (1901-1909) when he made an unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1912 as a member of the Bull Moose Party; this photograph is likely from his campaign tour in 1912. While in Columbus, Roosevelt spoke at the Ohio Constitutional Convention at the Ohio Statehouse and stayed at the home of Reverend Gladden, which was located on East Town Street. Gladden was a prominent minister, local politician and social reformer who was pastor of the First Congregational Church in Columbus. A notation on the back of one of these photographs indicates they were taken by the Royal Photo Co. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SC4017_005
Subjects: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Presidential campaigns; Ohio Statehouse (Columbus, Ohio); Gladden, Washington, 1836-1918; Constitutional conventions;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing former president Theodore Roosevelt with Reverend Washington Gladden on the steps of Gladden's home, February 1912. This is one of a series of photographs documenting a trip that Roosevelt made to Columbus, Ohio, in February of 1912. Roosevelt had already served two terms as president (1901-1909) when he made an unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1912 as a member of the Bull Moose Party; this photograph is likely from his campaign tour in 1912. While in Columbus, Roosevelt spoke at the Ohio Constitutional Convention at the Ohio Statehouse and stayed at the home of Reverend Gladden, which was located on East Town Street. Gladden was a prominent minister, local politician and social reformer who was pastor of the First Congregational Church in Columbus. A notation on the back of one of these photographs indicates they were taken by the Royal Photo Co. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SC4017_004
Subjects: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Presidential campaigns; Ohio Statehouse (Columbus, Ohio); Gladden, Washington, 1836-1918; Constitutional conventions;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated 1906, this photograph shows Washington Gladden standing at an altar adorned with flowers and plants, probably that of the First Congregational Church in Columbus, Ohio. To either side of him, "1836" and "1906" hang above. Washington was a prominent minister, local politician and social reformer in Ohio. In 1882, he became pastor of the First Congregational Church in Columbus, Ohio. Under his leadership, this church's congregation grew from 558 members in 1885 to 1,214 members by 1914. Gladden was a firm believer in the social gospel. He believed that all Christians must dedicate themselves to the mission of Jesus Christ, fighting corruption and greed, while doing all in their power to help their fellow neighbors. Many people shared these beliefs and they became known as Progressives, with Gladden being one of the most prominent figures in the movement in Ohio during the late 1800s and the early 1900s. He served on the Columbus City Council from 1900-1902 and remained active in the public sphere after his time as councilman. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS87AVB103F04_01
Subjects: Gladden, Washington, 1836-1918; Clergy; Churches; Portrait photography; Religion in Ohio; Social movements
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated to 1906, this photograph shows Washington Gladden standing at the pulpit of the First Congregational Church in Columbus, Ohio. Gladden was a prominent minister, local politician and social reformer in Ohio. In 1882, he became pastor of the First Congregational Church in Columbus, Ohio. Under his leadership, this church's congregation grew from 558 members in 1885 to 1,214 members by 1914. Gladden was a firm believer in the social gospel. He believed that all Christians must dedicate themselves to the mission of Jesus Christ, fighting corruption and greed, while doing all in their power to help their fellow neighbors. Many people shared these beliefs and they became known as Progressives, with Gladden being one of the most prominent figures in the movenent in Ohio during the late 1800s and the early 1900s. He served on the Columbus City Council from 1900-1902 and remained active in the public sphere after his time as councilman. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS87AVB103F04_03
Subjects: Gladden, Washington, 1836-1918; Clergy; Churches; Portrait photography; Religion in Ohio; Social movements
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photographic reproduction of a cartoon produced in the April 9, 1905, issue of the Ohio State Journal shows Washington Gladden brandishing a sword and leading an army of foot soldiers towards an armed building. His soldiers carry a flag which reads "For God and Humanity" and the enemy sails a flag which reads "$$." Gladden was a prominent minister, local politician and social reformer in Ohio. In 1882, he became pastor of the First Congregational Church in Columbus, Ohio. Under his leadership, this church's congregation grew from 558 members in 1885 to 1,214 members by 1914. Gladden was a firm believer in the social gospel. He believed that all Christians must dedicate themselves to the mission of Jesus Christ, fighting corruption and greed, while doing all in their power to help their fellow neighbors. Many people shared these beliefs and they became known as Progressives, with Gladden being one of the movement's most prominent figures in Ohio during the late 1800s and the early 1900s. He served on the Columbus City Council from 1900-1902 and remained active in the public sphere after his time as councilman. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS87AVB103F06_01
Subjects: Gladden, Washington, 1836-1918; Cartoons; Clergy; Religion in Ohio; Social movements
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: One of a series of photographs documenting a trip that former president Theodore Roosevelt made to Columbus, Ohio, in February of 1912. Roosevelt had already served two terms as president (1901-1909) when he made an unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1912 as a member of the Bull Moose Party; this photograph is likely from his campaign tour in 1912. While in Columbus, Roosevelt spoke at the Ohio Constitutional Convention at the Ohio Statehouse. He stayed at the home of Reverend Washington Gladden (seen left of Roosevelt), a prominent minister, local politician and social reformer who was pastor of the First Congregational Church in Columbus. A notation on the back of one of these photographs indicates they were taken by the Royal Photo Co. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SC4017_001
Subjects: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Presidential campaigns; Ohio Statehouse (Columbus, Ohio); Gladden, Washington, 1836-1918; Constitutional conventions;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: One of a series of photographs documenting a trip that former president Theodore Roosevelt made to Columbus, Ohio, in February of 1912. He is seen here delivering a speech at the Ohio Constitutional Convention on the steps of the Ohio Statehouse on February 21, 1912. Roosevelt had already served two terms as president (1901-1909) when he made an unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1912 as a member of the Bull Moose Party; this photograph is likely from his campaign tour in 1912. While in Columbus, he stayed at the home of Reverend Washington Gladden, a prominent minister, local politician and social reformer who was pastor of the First Congregational Church in Columbus. A notation on the back of one of these photographs indicates they were taken by the Royal Photo Co. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SC4017_003
Subjects: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Presidential campaigns; Ohio Statehouse (Columbus, Ohio); Gladden, Washington, 1836-1918; Constitutional conventions;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: One of a series of photographs documenting a trip that former president Theodore Roosevelt made to Columbus, Ohio, in February of 1912. He is seen here delivering a speech at the Ohio Constitutional Convention on the steps of the Ohio Statehouse on February 21, 1912. Roosevelt had already served two terms as president (1901-1909) when he made an unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1912 as a member of the Bull Moose Party; this photograph is likely from his campaign tour in 1912. While in Columbus, he stayed at the home of Reverend Washington Gladden, a prominent minister, local politician and social reformer who was pastor of the First Congregational Church in Columbus. A notation on the back of one of these photographs indicates they were taken by the Royal Photo Co. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SC4017_002
Subjects: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Presidential campaigns; Ohio Statehouse (Columbus, Ohio); Gladden, Washington, 1836-1918; Constitutional conventions;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)