The Research Library
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In the Cryder Historical Center, next to the Nash House Museum.
The Research Library is the place to go to learn more about Delaware County’s rich history. It comprises a Historical Library, an Archives Repository, a Historical Museum, and a Research Center. The library is operated by local volunteers interested in helping you.
Resources Available in the Research Library:
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- Delaware County Archives:
- Delaware Gazette Photographs
- Garth’s Auction Catalogues
- Delaware County Newspapers
- Delaware County History Books
- Delaware County Obituary Archives
- Delaware County Maps and Atlases
- Delaware County Property Transfers 1800-1891 (Mendenhall Files)
- Delaware Clipping Files by Subject (Vertical File)
- Delaware City and Rural Route Directories
- School Yearbooks for: Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware County High Schools
- Museum of Delaware County Historical Items including:
- The McCabe Desk on which in 1874 the Women’s Christian Temperance Union constitution was written
- President Lincoln’s blood from the Ford Theater Assassination
- The largest public collection of Presidential Easter Eggs
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Presidential Easter Egg Collection
The Cryder Historical Center and Research Library is Open
- Sundays & Wednesdays by appointment only
- Make appointments:
- by Email librarian@delawareohiohistory.org
- or by Phone 740-369-3831 ext 2
Click here for directions to Our Locations.