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Meet the Author! This Saturday! C.W. Goodyear in the KC at Noon!

02/18/2025

Andria Morningstar-Gray

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Join us for this free event next Saturday, Feb. 22nd! The library is putting together an exhibit of artifacts from the Hiram College Archives about James A. Garfield's campaign for the presidency. The materials date back to 1880 and earlier! Charlie Goodyear actually used our archives to help write his book, and he is an incredible speaker. So interesting! And wait until you see the flag . . .it is huge, a true testament to community spirit. But don't take our word for it, come see the flag, and hear the author speak about Hiram's own, James A. Garfield!

Events, Archives

Garfield at Hiram: A Bobblehead’s History Tour

11/25/2024

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 Step back in time without leaving campus! You’ll enjoy this blog post from our recent visitors to Hiram College; read stories about President Garfield, haunted houses, squirrel stew, and more. Plus, a heartfelt tribute to Hiram's hospitality, all paired with some truly captivating photos! It's packed with humor, sentiment, and history. 

Read this delightful journey through Garfield's history at Hiram: https://eyesofjefferson.com/317-the-spirit-of-james.../...

History, Archives, James A. Garfield

A Special Visit to the Archives!

11/22/2024

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A Special Visit to the Hiram College Library Archives!

We were thrilled to welcome history blogger Thomas Watson, who traveled all the way from Michigan with his wife, granddaughter, and a very special travel companion—a Thomas Jefferson bobblehead! He documents his journeys to historical sites, with a particular focus on past presidents. Check it out: https://eyesofjefferson.com/

Joining him was Tim Garfield, the great-great-grandson of President James A. Garfield and First Lady Lucretia Garfield.

During their visit, they explored some of our unique Garfield treasures, including:

Original Garfield family lithographs

A silver water pitcher gifted to Garfield by a hose brigade during his campaign

A giant folio of newspaper clippings documenting Garfield's assassination and the trial of his assassin

An original presidential campaign pin from Garfield's 1880 campaign

A heartfelt letter written by Garfield to Hiram College (then Western Reserve Eclectic Institute) as a "farewell for now"

It was an afternoon filled with history, storytelling, and connections to the past! We’re honored to have shared this glimpse into the legacy of one of Hiram’s most notable alumni.

Archives, James A. Garfield