Description: Photograph showing a building under construction or repair at the corner of South High Street and East Mound Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Visible in the background is the Jury Room Cocktail Lounge. This photograph was taken by a photographer identified as "Libby" for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper, March 1984. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_NS02_01
Subjects: Street photography; Businesses; Columbus (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.; Downtowns;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Two photographs depict the "Labor Holiday" parade that took place in Warren during the 1937 "Little Steel" Strike. The marchers can be seen passing the main gate of Republic Steel's plant on June 23. National Guard troops are also visible in the photographs, which measure 4.5" by 6.5" (11.43 by 16.5 cm) and are part of a scrapbook maintained by the Republic Steel Corporation documenting events at its Warren Plant during the strike. The scrapbook is labeled Miscellaneous Communications, Posters and Pictures Relating to the C.I.O. Strike of the Warren Plant of the Republic Steel Corporation, Summer 1937, Vol. III. In June 1936 the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel, and Tin Workers and the Committee for Industrial Organization (C.I.O.) agreed to a joint effort to organize the steel industry. This led to the formation of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee (S.W.O.C.). Soon after the first representatives from the S.W.O.C. arrived in the Mahoning Valley to begin their organizin View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om1619_2586904_059
Subjects: Business and Labor; Strikes; Steel industry; Congress of Industrial Organizations (U.S.); Labor unions; Parades & processions; Pickets; Ohio. National Guard
Places: Niles (Ohio); Warren (Ohio); Trumbull County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph shows President Warren G. Harding, inventor Thomas Edison, automobile manufacturer Henry Ford, rubber manufacturer Harvey Firestone, and Bishop William F. Anderson of Cincinnati with members of the press during their camping trip in 1921. This camping trip was one of many that Ford, Firestone, and Edison took between 1916 and 1924. Harding was invited to their camping trip in Maryland in July of 1921, which became known as "Camp Harding." Warren Gamaliel Harding (1865-1923) was born in Corsica (now called Blooming Grove), a small town in Morrow County, Ohio. Harding graduated from Ohio Central College in Iberia at the age of sixteen. His family moved to Marion, where Harding taught school and briefly studied law. He worked occasionally as a reporter for a local paper before buying the Marion Star in 1884. Within five years, the Star was one of the most successful small-town newspapers in the state. Harding became popular as the leader of the Citizen's Coronet Band, which played at political rallies, and for his skill as an orator. Willing to follow the lead of political bosses, Harding advanced rapidly in Ohio politics, serving as state senator and lieutenant governor. In 1914 Harding was elected to the U. S. Senate. He launched his famous "front porch" 1920 presidential campaign from the porch of his Victorian home in Marion, Ohio. He won the presidency with sixty percent of the popular vote, promising a "return to normalcy" following the wave of reforms begun during Theodore Roosevelt's administration. As President, Harding appointed several friends to federal office who proved untrustworthy. His administration was tainted by corruption, and the infamous "Teapot Dome" scandal (in which Harding's Secretary of the Interior leased a U.S. petroleum reserve to a private oil company) nearly destroyed his presidency. After he died in office in August 1923, other scandals were uncovered, further tarnishing Harding's reputation. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om1523_1505192_013
Subjects: Presidents and Politics; Arts and Entertainment; Business and Labor; Camping; Harding, Warren G. (Warren Gamaliel), 1865-1923; Firestone, Harvey Samuel, 1868-1938; Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931; Ford, Henry, 1863-1947
Places: Marion (Ohio); Marion County (Ohio); Pecktonville (Maryland)
 

Description: Two men hold signs calling for a boycott of the fast food restaurant Borden Burger, in support of Columbus Coated Fabrics (CCF) textile workers, 1974. This photograph was taken for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a pri View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B04F08_06
Subjects: Protests and protestors; Demonstrations; Activism; Labor movement--United States--History--20th century; Labor unions -- Ohio; Fast food restaurants
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing the Bryden House in Columbus, Ohio, ca. 1980-1995, taken by photographer Allen Zak for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper. Various signs advertise union labor involved in construction of this low income housing site, including the AFL-CIO and I.B.E.W. Local 683. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B03F04_04
Subjects: Construction industry--Ohio; Labor unions; Housing--Ohio--Columbus;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Women marching during a Labor Day parade in Columbus, Ohio, September 5, 1983. They carry a banner for the Coalition of Labor Union Women--Central Ohio Chapter. The CLUW is a non-profit organization for women in trade unions, associated with the AFL-CIO. This photograph was taken by photographer Allen Zak for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B04F11_10
Subjects: Ohio women; Social issues; Labor Day; Labor unions -- Ohio;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph, which measures 5" by 7" (12 by 18 cm), shows Thomas Edison sleeping in the foreground, with Harvey Firestone and Warren Harding in the background. The caption written on the scrapbook from which this photograph was taken (but that was not included) reads "Mr. Edison enjoys nature." Edison (1847-1931) was born in Milan, Ohio and is famous for his many inventions, including the phonograph and the light bulb. He was one of the original founders of the "vagabonds," a group of prominent men who went camping on several different occasions between 1916 and 1924. President Harding was invited to their camping trip in Maryland in July of 1921, which became known as "Camp Harding." Warren Gamaliel Harding (1865-1923) was born in Corsica (now called Blooming Grove), a small town in Morrow County, Ohio. Harding graduated from Ohio Central College in Iberia at the age of sixteen. His family moved to Marion, where Harding taught school and briefly studied law. He worked occasionally as a reporter for a local paper before buying the Marion Star in 1884. Within five years, the Star was one of the most successful small-town newspapers in the state. Harding became popular as the leader of the Citizen's Coronet Band, which played at political rallies, and for his skill as an orator. Willing to follow the lead of political bosses, Harding advanced rapidly in Ohio politics, serving as state senator and lieutenant governor. In 1914 Harding was elected to the U. S. Senate. He launched his famous "front porch" 1920 presidential campaign from the porch of his Victorian home in Marion, Ohio. He won the presidency with sixty percent of the popular vote, promising a "return to normalcy" following the wave of reforms begun during Theodore Roosevelt's administration. As President, Harding appointed several friends to federal office who proved untrustworthy. His administration was tainted by corruption, and the infamous "Teapot Dome" scandal (in which Harding's Secretary of the Interior leased a U.S. petroleum reserve to a private oil company) nearly destroyed his presidency. After he died in office in August 1923, other scandals were uncovered, further tarnishing Harding's reputation. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om1523_1505027_006
Subjects: Presidents and Politics; Business and Labor; Sports; Arts and Entertainment; Camping; Harding, Warren G. (Warren Gamaliel), 1865-1923; Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931; Firestone, Harvey Samuel, 1868-1938
Places: Marion (Ohio); Marion County (Ohio); Pecktonville (Maryland)
 

Description: This 7.6"" by 9.2"" (19.30 by 23.37 cm) photograph shows a pig yard and blast furnace in Youngstown, Ohio around the turn of the century. It was likely a property of the Republic Iron and Steel Company (later called Republic Steel Company), which was organized in 1899 and moved its headquarters to Youngstown in 1911. The company was a vital economic force in the Mahoning Valley and a leading producer of steel in the United States. A blast furnace is used in the smelting process to remove impurities from iron ore and produce pig iron, which is then used to make steel. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om326_763403_001
Subjects: Business and Labor; Steel industry; Furnaces
Places: Youngstown (Ohio); Mahoning County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing Hip Pocket Tofu Deli, a vegetarian restaurant located at 1634 Northwest Boulevard in Columbus, Ohio. The restaurant was opened in March 1980 by Bill Lutz and Mick Vissman. This photograph was taken by a photographer for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_NS01_02
Subjects: Street photography; Businesses; Restaurants--Ohio--History; Food and drink;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Five photographs show law enforcement officers involved with activities at the Republic Steel Corporation's Warren Plant during the 1937 ""Little Steel"" Strike. The first is an image of the mill police off duty on June 20. Taken June 21, the second photograph shows the city police, who told the photographer to ""Keep that camera pointed inside if you want protection from us."" The third and fourth images shows the railroad police at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad gate on June 23. Railroad police are also shown in the last image, taken on June 28. These 4.5"" by 6.5"" (11.43 by 16.5 cm) photographs are part of a scrapbook maintained by the Republic Steel Corporation documenting events at its Warren Plant during the strike. The scrapbook is labeled Miscellaneous Communications, Posters and Pictures Relating to the C.I.O. Strike of the Warren Plant of the Republic Steel Corporation, Summer 1937, Vol. III. In June 1936 the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel, and Tin Workers and the Committee for Industrial Organization (C.I.O.) agreed to a joint effort to organize the steel industry. This led to the formation of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee (S.W.O.C.). Soon after the first representatives from the S.W.O.C. arrived in the Mahoning Valley to begin their organizing efforts. On March 26, 1937 the organizing committee signed a contract with U.S. Steel, the nation's largest steel producer. Six weeks later the second largest steel company in the country, Jones & Laughlin, followed the example of U.S. Steel. Following these victories the S.W.O.C. increased its efforts at reaching agreements with the smaller companies known as the ""Little Steel"" companies: Republic Steel, Inland Steel, and Youngstown Sheet and Tube. Talks between the organizing committee and the steel companies broke down and on May 26, 1937 approximately 25,000 Mahoning Valley steelworkers walked off their jobs from Republic Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube. Most of the mills shut down with the start of the strike. However, Republic Steel kept their Warren and Niles plants open using non-striking steelworkers. This led to a number of violent confrontations outside the mills. With no end to the strike in sight, Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Republic Steel announced on June 21 that the mills will be re-opened for those workers wanted to return to work. Fearing the violence that would follow attempts to re-open the plants, Ohio Governor Martin Davey ordered National Guard troops to the Mahoning Valley and on June 22 nearly 2,000 National Guardsmen arrived in Youngstown and Warren. The arrival of the National Guard signaled the beginning of the end of the strike. On June 25 striking steelworkers began returning to work under the protection of the National Guard. The steel companies also began hiring new workers to replace those who remained on strike. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om1619_2586914_042
Subjects: Business and Labor; Strikes; Steel industry; Congress of Industrial Organizations (U.S.); Labor unions; Police; Law enforcement officers
Places: Niles (Ohio); Warren (Ohio); Trumbull County (Ohio)
 

Description: This map shows Clinton Township, which is located in Franklin County, Ohio. It is taken from Joseph Caldwell's "Atlas of Franklin County and of the city of Columbus, Ohio," published in 1872. Cities, businesses, farms, privately-owned properties and more within the township are documented. The Olentangy River is noted along with the Agricultural College Grounds (now the Ohio State University), and a Business Directory of the township is provided. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: A912_771_F854c_Clinton
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--19th century; Maps; Cities and towns--Ohio; Real property; Rivers; Businesses;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A group of men and one woman picket outside the Timken Roller Bearing Company plant in Columbus, Ohio, in this photograph taken for the Columbus Citizen-Journal on November 10, 1949. Union employees of the company had walked out earlier that month, striking for a pension plan similar to those adopted by other steel industry companies. The strikers carry signs reading "No Wage Increase - We Want Pension" and "Why Pensions for Company Big Wigs only?" and labeled "U.S.A. - C.I.O." View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P339_B03F01_02_01
Subjects: Steel industry and trade--Ohio; Labor unions; Employees; Strikes; Demonstrations;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)