Description: Photograph of a Barrett Junior High School class, 1929. This Columbus public school was located on the South side of the city. Originally serving as South High-school it later became Barret Junior High. As of 2009 the building was being renovated. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06308
Subjects: Franklin County (Ohio); Cultural Ohio--Education; School photography; School children United States; Schools--Ohio; Photography--Ohio; Building dedications; Children's clothing
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Taken by naturalist and nature conservator Ralph Ramey at Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio, this is a photograph of snow trillium plants (Trillium nivale), also called the dwarf white trillium. The snow trillium is native to the eastern and Midwestern United States, primarily the Great Lakes region and the Ohio Valley, and Upper Mississippi Valley where it grows on slopes and banks of rivers and streams. The plant is characterized by a single white flower with three petals, and three leaves on each plant. Naturalist and photographer Ralph Ramey documented plants, animals, insects, and other notable features of the Ohio landscape on his travels throughout Ohio. Ramey is a prolific writer and authored "Fifty Hikes in Ohio: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips throughout the Buckeye State," often illustrating his books and lectures with his photographs. Ramey spent time working for the Franklin County Park District, the Miami County Park District, and served as Director of the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He also worked as the chief of the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, before retiring in 1994. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV224_B12F11_snowtrillium
Subjects: Wildflowers--Ohio; Photography--Ohio; Naturalists; Nature photography; Nature conservation
Places: Yellow Springs (Ohio); Greene County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of a mayapple flower (Podophyllum peltatum). Naturalist and photographer Ralph Ramey documented plants, animals, insects, and other notable features of the Ohio landscape on his travels throughout Ohio. Ramey is a prolific writer and is the author of "Fifty Hikes in Ohio: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips throughout the Buckeye State." The photographs he took often illustrated his lectures and books. Ramey spent time working for the Franklin County Park District, the Miami County Park District, and served as Director of the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He also worked as the Chief of the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves before retiring in 1994. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV224_mayapple
Subjects: Wildflowers--Ohio; Photography--Ohio; Nature photography; Naturalists; Nature conservation
Places: Ohio
 

Description: Photograph of Ohio spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis). Naturalist and photographer Ralph Ramey documented plants, animals, insects, and other notable features of the Ohio landscape on his travels throughout Ohio. Ramey is a prolific writer and is the author of "Fifty Hikes in Ohio: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips throughout the Buckeye State." The photographs he took often illustrated his lectures and books. Ramey spent time working for the Franklin County Park District, the Miami County Park District, and served as Director of the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He also worked as the Chief of the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves before retiring in 1994. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV224_ohiospiderwort
Subjects: Wildflowers--Ohio; Photography--Ohio; Naturalists; Nature photography; Nature conservation
Places: Ohio
 

Description: Photograph of poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans). Naturalist and photographer Ralph Ramey documented plants, animals, insects, and other notable features of the Ohio landscape on his travels throughout Ohio. Ramey is a prolific writer and is the author of "Fifty Hikes in Ohio: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips throughout the Buckeye State." The photographs he took often illustrated his lectures and books. Ramey spent time working for the Franklin County Park District, the Miami County Park District, and served as Director of the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He also worked as the Chief of the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves before retiring in 1994. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV224_poisonivy
Subjects: Wildflowers--Ohio; Photography--Ohio; Naturalists; Nature photography; Nature conservation
Places: Ohio
 

Description: Photograph of a purple coneflower (Echinacea Moench). Naturalist and photographer Ralph Ramey documented plants, animals, insects, and other notable features of the Ohio landscape on his travels throughout Ohio. Ramey is a prolific writer and is the author of "Fifty Hikes in Ohio: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips throughout the Buckeye State." The photographs he took often illustrated his lectures and books. Ramey spent time working for the Franklin County Park District, the Miami County Park District, and served as Director of the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He also worked as the Chief of the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves before retiring in 1994. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV224_purpleconeflower
Subjects: Wildflowers--Ohio; Photography--Ohio; Naturalists; Nature photography; Nature conservation
Places: Ohio
 

Description: Photograph of marsh marigolds (Caltha palustris). Naturalist and photographer Ralph Ramey documented plants, animals, insects, and other notable features of the Ohio landscape on his travels throughout Ohio. Ramey is a prolific writer and is the author of "Fifty Hikes in Ohio: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips throughout the Buckeye State." The photographs he took often illustrated his lectures and books. Ramey spent time working for the Franklin County Park District, the Miami County Park District, and served as Director of the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He also worked as the Chief of the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves before retiring in 1994. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV_224marshmarigold
Subjects: Wildflowers--Ohio; Photography--Ohio; Nature photography; Naturalists; Nature conservation
Places: Ohio
 

Description: Photograph of snow trillium (Trillium nivale). Naturalist and photographer Ralph Ramey documented plants, animals, insects, and other notable features of the Ohio landscape on his travels throughout Ohio. Ramey is a prolific writer and is the author of "Fifty Hikes in Ohio: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips throughout the Buckeye State." The photographs he took often illustrated his lectures and books. Ramey spent time working for the Franklin County Park District, the Miami County Park District, and served as Director of the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He also worked as the Chief of the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves before retiring in 1994. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV_224snowtrillium
Subjects: Wildflowers--Ohio; Photography--Ohio; Naturalists; Nature photography; Nature conservation
Places: Ohio
 

Description: Photograph of a black swallowtail butterfly (Papilio polyxenes) on a purple coneflower (Echinacea moench). Naturalist and photographer Ralph Ramey documented plants, animals, insects, and other notable features of the Ohio landscape on his travels throughout Ohio. Ramey is a prolific writer and is the author of "Fifty Hikes in Ohio: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips throughout the Buckeye State." The photographs he took often illustrated his lectures and books. Ramey spent time working for the Franklin County Park District, the Miami County Park District, and served as Director of the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He also worked as the Chief of the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves before retiring in 1994. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV224_blackswallowtailonpurpleconeflower
Subjects: Butterflies; Wildflowers--Ohio; Photography--Ohio
Places: Ohio
 

Description: Photograph of Dutchman's breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) flowers. Naturalist and photographer Ralph Ramey documented plants, animals, insects, and other notable features of the Ohio landscape on his travels throughout Ohio. Ramey is a prolific writer and is the author of "Fifty Hikes in Ohio: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips throughout the Buckeye State." The photographs he took often illustrated his lectures and books. Ramey spent time working for the Franklin County Park District, the Miami County Park District, and served as Director of the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He also worked as the Chief of the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves before retiring in 1994. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV224_dutchmansbreeches
Subjects: Wildflowers--Ohio; Photography--Ohio
Places: Ohio
 

Description: Photograph of a Great Spangled Frittilary (Speyeria cybele) butterfly. Naturalist and photographer Ralph Ramey documented plants, animals, insects, and other notable features of the Ohio landscape on his travels throughout Ohio. Ramey is a prolific writer and is the author of "Fifty Hikes in Ohio: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips throughout the Buckeye State." The photographs he took often illustrated his lectures and books. Ramey spent time working for the Franklin County Park District, the Miami County Park District, and served as Director of the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He also worked as the Chief of the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves before retiring in 1994. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV224_greatspangleyfrittilary
Subjects: Butterflies; Wildflowers--Ohio; Photography--Ohio
Places: Ohio
 

Description: Photograph of a Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele) on a coneflower. Naturalist and photographer Ralph Ramey documented plants, animals, insects, and other notable features of the Ohio landscape on his travels throughout Ohio. Ramey is a prolific writer and is the author of "Fifty Hikes in Ohio: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips throughout the Buckeye State." The photographs he took often illustrated his lectures and books. Ramey spent time working for the Franklin County Park District, the Miami County Park District, and served as Director of the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He also worked as the Chief of the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves before retiring in 1994. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV224_greatspangleyfrittilaryonconeflower
Subjects: Butterflies; Wildflowers--Ohio; Photography--Ohio
Places: Ohio