726 12 21477 https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/588adab09e86a1f203b02efb559de0f1.JPG bf2a1da568af5a3e84872544cb20552e https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/06dc9147253fb5926a247812b9ebb9c5.JPG 89c1f710c03d967344188837c598b6ce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Glasses from Dr. George B.Brown Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Subject The topic of the resource Antique eyeglasses Description An account of the resource Rimless octagonal lens gold wire frame glasses from Dr. George B. Brown, M.D. Dr. Brown, whose specialty was eye, ear, nose & throat, practiced in Portsmouth from 1921 until his death in 1937. In 1922 his office was at 321-322 Masonic Temple. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. George B. Brown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 11 cm x 12 cm glasses are rimless octagonal lens with gold wire frames. The case measures 14 cm x 6.5 cm x 2 cm. George B.Brown glasses https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/93417fffc2aebddbbf2d9134f8fbbd2d.JPG 70810b7e7d029a916d677214354d8723 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anderson Brothers shoe button hook Subject The topic of the resource shoe button hook Description An account of the resource Metal shoe button hook imprinted "Anderson Bros., Portsmouth, Ohio." George W. Anderson operated several shoe, clothing, and dry goods business from 1874 until his death in 1895. His son, William, established the Anderson Department Store at the corner Third (3rd) and Chillicothe Streets from approximately 1900 - 1932. Sears Roebuck Department was later at the site. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 13 cm long, 2.5 cm at widest, dark metal, some rust Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900-1920 Anderson Brother's shoe button hook https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/9d4885a2f3bb6cecc0aaca335764d3f5.JPG 84290cc77d5dfcb2b5b484590e4b9080 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Carnegie Library miniature tray Subject The topic of the resource miniature tray Description An account of the resource Light-weight metal miniature tray with embossed decorative edging surrounding an image of the Portsmouth Public Carnegie Library. Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated $50,000.00 to Portsmouth to build a free public library. The library opened in 1906 at 1220 Gallia Street, where it is still serving Scioto County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource New Method Co., Chicago, U.S.A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906 - present Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 16.5 cm long, 10.5 cm wide, 1 cm deep Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Portsmouth Public Library https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/a60ab1e3626f23d82d6f372c060391a6.JPG d3b97372903f4289dea63fb640a05e80 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stockham Company Ice Pick Subject The topic of the resource ice pick Description An account of the resource Iron ice pick provided by the Stockham Ice and Produce Company at Chillicothe and 11th (Eleventh) streets, in business from 1904 until 1984. The phone number engraved on the handle is 10. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 23 cm long, 2 cm handle diameter Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1904 Stockham Company Stockham Ice and Produce Company https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/d7a4642356e1fcad42f3fa7bf9c28f13.JPG f20d4281d7120fd94ed32c54123e1233 https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/a7aa8e2475e8120dfe4a7786c3aaae2d.JPG 41993da3be63a1a58373daf4e31c520f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AAA key chain fob Subject The topic of the resource key fob Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1967 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 3 cm x 3 cm overall metal Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Description An account of the resource Oval shaped metal key chain fob distributed by the Automobile Club of Southern Ohio in Portsmouth in observance of their 50th year, 1917 - 1957. Postage is guaranteed if found keys are dropped in into a mailbox. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Automobile Club of Southern Ohio https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/b3f8af451667768aaed3a71e2d6dd53e.jpg 3e2e2c968add47a93f8348f44dd934fb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource U.S.A. Gasoline Purchase Permit 1945 Subject The topic of the resource gasoline purchase permit Description An account of the resource Paper gasoline purchase permit issued in Lewis County, Kentucky for ten gallons of gasoline for a 1935 Ford owned by Ora Faulkner of Vanceburg. During World War II gasoline rationing was motivated by a national need to conserve rubber as well as gasoline. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource U.S. Government Printing Office Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1945 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 8.5 cm x 17 cm paper Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky, U.S.A. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library kentucky Lewis County purchase permit https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/f4eb76eca572909461816eb0d759a681.jpg ca911bdc64be36390fb884435cdd73c4 https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/25e878b61876a93c3b6fa3b8019a4c8b.jpg 9f37262887474dd0d4acf72ad372ec3a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hurth Hotel match book cover Subject The topic of the resource match book cover Description An account of the resource Complimentary match book promoting the Hotel Hurth in Portsmouth, Ohio located at the corner of Third (3rd) and Chillicothe Streets. Built in 1923 with eight stories, 107 rooms, and adjoining baths with hot and cold water. It was designed by architect C.C. Taylor, cost over $100,00.00 to build, and was owned by Adolph Hurth. It closed in about 1971. The 1982 city directory listed Hurth Apartments for elderly-handicapped in this location. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 4 cm x 11.5 cm unfolded, light-weight card stock Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1923 - 1971 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Ohio Match Company, Wadsworth, Ohio Hurth Hotel matchbook https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/c9daa21cb9c1ed7bcdaadc8a449f7c70.jpg da4b14317f7d62e9843229b6157ffb7d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ohio tax stamps Subject The topic of the resource Ohio sales tax stamps Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Printed by Columbus Bank Note Company or Reserve Litho, Cleveland, O. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935 - 1955 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm each paper stamp Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Description An account of the resource Paper receipts merchants were required to buy from the state and give to consumers when the merchants charged them state sales tax. Consumers were encouraged to collect the receipts and give them to schools or charities. These organizations could then turn them in to the state and collect three per cent of the face value. stamps tax stamps https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/5d93f7abc40c020e3630f45c3d2c30f4.jpg dab01193cb99d45d5c0337bfbd005268 https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/0cefefcdeb8b0e2194d32d76f3ba8798.jpg e91c2f9a5161d06c29d7f8af5352fb7b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Confederate States of America One Dollar Description An account of the resource Black & green printed paper dollar issued by the Confederate States of America in Richmond on June 2, 1862. This bill has considerable damage to the corners and the left edge as photographed. The back side was blank. The black & white copy is in included here to show a similar bill without damage. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donated by Terry Hartnett from the estate of Laura Greer in 2005 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 7 cm x 16 cm paper size before damage Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond, Virginia, Southern states of the Confederacy Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Confederate States of America Confederate States of America dollar one dollar https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/cc6804477c70c8d39ed6abcf548d0052.jpg e32eaa5b0b5841b44d2a1ff5d08ca1a4 https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/0c471a40517fb8c98edf82c88a9adb03.jpg 69cc625a2ba160e58b2951a16c0e9d04 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Burton's Exchange coin token 1862 Subject The topic of the resource metal coin Description An account of the resource Coin token good for 10 cents issued by Burton's Exchange in 1862. On November 26, 1859 this ad appeared in the Portsmouth Times: "Burton's Exchange, formerly Hotel St. Charles, East Side Market Space, Portsmouth, Ohio. H.D. Burton will be found at the above place, ready to serve his friends and the public with Meals, on call; Oysters, Fish, Birds, Venison, Sardines, &c. FRESH OYSTERS having made arrangements to be supplied with Fresh Oysters, direct from Baltimore, I can supply dealers, parties, and families as cheap as any house west of Baltimore." Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 2 cm diameter metal coin Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Burton's Exchange token https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/46f4c33a239218b6309c586ee67ecedd.jpg 9b5196686680aebb790780d922ee88cc https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/abdc797aa0bd5e452a2ed4630bc6abd7.jpg a83b516715974edf52a5cdd9bc7ba094 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource New Boston centennial wooden nickel 2006 Subject The topic of the resource Wooden nickel Description An account of the resource Wooden nickel commemorating the centennial celebration of New Boston 1906 - 2006. In early times the area was sometimes called Yorktown. The people of New Boston petitioned the state of Ohio for village status and in 1906 permission was granted to form a village government. The first mayor was William Kent. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 4 cm diameter wooden coin Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New Boston, Scioto County, Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown new boston wooden nickel https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/1a344462f4f3a4d53048a55ec7bad66b.jpg 3aafd4379e67bb1de8170d965f3ea188 https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/8f5d4f3079177658da4f0713e02ad9d1.jpg a9c721e809a00cbd6abb40c6b664789a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Postcards Subject The topic of the resource People, buildings and places in Scioto County Description An account of the resource 3½" x 5½" postcards of Portsmouth and Scioto County, Ohio Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Henry A. Lorberg and others Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Portsmouth Public Library Image Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 19th and 20th centuries Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/jpg Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Scioto County, Ohio Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Summer Pleasure in Millbrook, Portsmouth, O. Subject The topic of the resource Boat on Millbrook Lake Description An account of the resource Colorized image of two men in a boat named "Chaperon" on the lake in Millbrook Park. Levi York began developing Millbrook Park in 1899. It covered over 85 acres. It was totally dismantled by 1935. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H. A. Lorberg, Publisher Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 9 cm x 14 cm postcard Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New Boston, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library millbrook new boston postcard