Political History Resources in Archives and Special Collections

Examines the factors that have influenced the political life of Akron, Ohio, from its earliest days. Features archival photos and film clips depicting the development of the city and the people and organizations important in its political growth, including European immigrants, Appalachian workers, labor unions, women's rights leaders, African-American political activists, religious and educational leaders, and others. Features historians George Knepper, Steve Paschen, Dan Nelson and Shirla McClain, political scientist John Green, as well as local politicians, judges, community activists, sociologists, clergymen, journalists, and others.