Philanthropy in Cleveland from the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History

Written by David Hammack The link is here PHILANTHROPY – The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History PHILANTHROPY. Philanthropy in Cleveland sprang from a strong basis in RELIGION. In the 20th century much (though by no means all) philanthropic activity has been devoted to building great nonprofit institutions run by professionals, not only in MEDICINE and social work but also in … Continue reading “Philanthropy in Cleveland from the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History”

The Garment Industry in Cleveland from the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History

The link is here GARMENT INDUSTRY. As early as 1860 the manufacture of ready-to-wear clothing became one of Cleveland’s leading industries. The garment industry probably reached its peak during the 1920s, when Cleveland ranked close to New York as one of the country’s leading centers for garment production. During the Depression and continuing after World War … Continue reading “The Garment Industry in Cleveland from the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History”

The man who saved Cleveland’s theaters: Oliver “Pudge” Henkel

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer July 27, 2013 The link is here   http://www.cleveland.com/static/common/img/sprites/meta-sprite-ext.png); display: block; font-family: prelo-slab, serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: 30px; height: 68px; padding: 12px 0px 0px; text-align: center; background-position: -238px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; “>13 comments The man who saved Cleveland’s theaters: Brent Larkin By Brent Larkin, The Plain Dealer on July 27, 2013 … Continue reading “The man who saved Cleveland’s theaters: Oliver “Pudge” Henkel”

“Forbes: He Was So Good at Being Bad” by Roldo Bartimole From Cleveland Leader July 21, 2014

Reflections from Roldo Bartimole about George Forbes and his era as the longest leader of Cleveland City Council From July 21, 2014 Cleveland Leader FORBES – HE WAS SO GOOD AT BEING BAD Published by Roldo Bartimole on July 21, 2014 – 10:21am George Forbes, not any mayor, was the most powerful political figure of our era. … Continue reading ““Forbes: He Was So Good at Being Bad” by Roldo Bartimole From Cleveland Leader July 21, 2014″

Early and Mid 20th Century History of Regional Government in Cuyahoga County from The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History

Regional Government from the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History Covers early and mid 20th century efforts towards Regional or Metropolitan Government in Cuyahoga County The link is here REGIONAL GOVERNMENT – The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History REGIONAL GOVERNMENT. The regional government movement was an effort by civic reformers to solve by means of a broader-based government … Continue reading “Early and Mid 20th Century History of Regional Government in Cuyahoga County from The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History”

Neighbors Then Strangers: African American-Jewish Postwar Interactions by John Baden

These articles are based on this 2011 Master’s Degree Thesis written by John Baden. The thesis is here (4.3mg pdf download) RESIDUAL NEIGHBORS JEWISH-AFRICAN AMERICAN INTERACTIONS IN CLEVELAND FROM 1900 to 1970 Part 2 (part 1 is here) Neighbors Then Strangers: African American-Jewish Postwar Interactions 1950-1970 by John Baden  Various forces shaped where African Americans were … Continue reading “Neighbors Then Strangers: African American-Jewish Postwar Interactions by John Baden”

History of the Cleveland Public Schools from the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History

Written by Edward M. Miggins The link is here CLEVELAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Cleveland’s public schools are rooted in the campaign to provide a tax-supported, compulsory system of education that began with Horace Mann in Massachusetts and Henry Barnard in Connecticut during the late 1820s. They and other reformers in the antebellum era fought to create a … Continue reading “History of the Cleveland Public Schools from the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History”

Jews in Cleveland from the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History

  The link is here Jewish immigration to Cleveland, as elsewhere in America, can be divided into 2 distinct, overlapping periods. The German era (1837-1900) witnessed the settlement of Jewish GERMANS; the principal years of immigration ran to ca. 1875. In the East European era (1870-1924), Cleveland Jews increased from 3,500 in 1880 to approx. 85,000 … Continue reading “Jews in Cleveland from the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History”

Garment Industry in Cleveland from the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History

  The Garment Industry in Northeast Ohio from the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History The link is here GARMENT INDUSTRY. As early as 1860 the manufacture of ready-to-wear clothing became one of Cleveland’s leading industries. The garment industry probably reached its peak during the 1920s, when Cleveland ranked close to New York as one of the country’s … Continue reading “Garment Industry in Cleveland from the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History”

Residual Neighbors Jewish-African American Interactions in Cleveland From 1900 to 1970 by John Baden

(Masters Thesis-Jan, 2011) Department of History, Case Western Reserve University The original pdf is here (4.3mg download) Introduction This master’s thesis examines Jewish and African American relations in Cleveland, Ohio from 1900 to 1970. It argues that interactions between Jews and African Americans in the North have been forged by their history of shared urban space which … Continue reading “Residual Neighbors Jewish-African American Interactions in Cleveland From 1900 to 1970 by John Baden”

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