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Worthington Libraries and the Worthington Historical Society in Ohio have partnered to build Worthington Memory. The goal of this collaborative program is to collect and preserve local history materials through the creation of a digital library, providing greater access to and enhanced public awareness of Worthington, Ohio's rich history.

Worthington Memory includes digital images of historic artifacts, documents and photographs, a searchable online index to local 19th and 20th century newspapers, a cemeteries database, a timeline of Worthington history, a collection of oral histories, and photographic documentation of Worthington's bicentennial year (2003).

Providing remote access to materials through the Internet makes heavily used, non-circulating library and archives materials more accessible while reducing the amount of physical handling they would normally endure. This site also brings attention to materials that traditionally receive less use because they are in special or private collections, or are very fragile. The community is invited to share their own local history treasures, which will be scanned and included on the Worthington Memory Web site.

Your Items Are Needed!

Worthington related memorabilia is needed for Worthington Memory. Residents may bring items to be scanned and added* to Worthington Memory. Materials should have historic significance. Examples of items that may be submitted include, but are not limited to:
  • Old photographs of identifiable Worthington area buildings, landmarks, events, festivals, and people (not limited to community leaders)
  • Worthington area related souvenirs and memorabilia such as pamphlets, event programs (festivals, concerts, performances), brochures, etc.
  • Old school items such as group photographs, programs, memorabilia, etc.
  • Meeting minutes and photographs from community groups, church events, etc.
Items submitted will be left in the custody of Worthington Libraries until they are scanned by library staff and trained volunteers. Those submitting items will be notified when their items can be picked up (may take several weeks depending on the number of items submitted). Every effort will be made to return materials quickly and in the condition they were submitted.

For more information please contact Susan Allen:
phone (614)807-2614
email WorthingtonMemory@worthingtonlibraries.org

*Not all items submitted will necessarily be included on the Worthington Memory Web site, due to possible duplication, copyright restrictions, or item fragility.
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