Powell Liberty Historical Society

A window into the past of Powell and Liberty Township

Documents of Historical Interest


Reference Documents

Reference documents relevant to the history of Powell and Liberty Township


Title
Author
Perrin, William Henry, J. H. Battle, O. L. Baskin & Co.
Description
History of the county from the time of the first settlers until 1880. Has biographies of prominent individuals.
Year
1880

Title
Author
James J. Burns
Description
The book explores the development of education in the Ohio from the pre-statehood period through the start of the 20th century. The period after the Akron Law and the Act of 1853 that established school districts receive the most attention. This book was digitized by Google and is in the public domain.
Year
1905

Title
Author
Lytle, James R.
Description
History of Delaware County from the time of early settlement to the centennial. The document provided is from the Library of Congress and is provided as a convenience to our users.
Year
1908

Title
Author
NA
Description
A publication prepared for the 50th anniversary of Powell's incorporation with numerous short articles about Powell'l origins, growth and future.
Year
1997

Title
Author
Knepper, Dr. George W.
Description
Published by Ohio's Auditor of State, This book presents a comprehensive history of the development of the land comprising our diverse state, as well as the people who have contributed to its growth and progress.
Year
2002

Title
Author
Richard Converse
Description
Research notes collected by Richard Converse when applying for a Rev. War Veteran marker for the grave of Seth Case at the liberty Presbyterian Church Cemeteryy
Year
2005

Title
Author
Richard Converse
Description
Richard Converse's notes and documents collected during his research on Seth Case.
Year
2005

Title
Author
Richard Converse
Description
Scrapbook with numerous pictures of the Seth Case Memorial Headstone dedication at Liberty Presbyterian Church
Year
2005

Maps and Atlases

Maps and atlases of Powell, Liberty Township, and surrounding areas.


Title
Author
Bears, F.W., A. Leavenworth, G. E. Warner
Description
An atlas of Delaware County published in 1866. Includes maps of Liberty Township
Year
1866

Title
Author
L. H. Everts & Co.
Description
An atlas of Delaware Co. in 1875 with a general atlas of the world
Year
1875

Title
Author
Modie, F. Burr
Description
A history and atlas of the county prepared at the centennial of the county. There are numerous photographs to supplement the text.
Year
1908

Archaeological Archive Reports

Reports prepared by consultants and the State of Ohio in preparation for major construction projects.


Title
Author
Donald Burden and Bruce W. Aument, PhD
Description
Report of the study performed in preparation for reconstruction of the intersection of OH 315 and Powell Rd.
Year
2013

School Commissioners' Reports

Reports prepared by the Commissioner of Common (public) Education for the governor and legislature at the end of the 19th and start of the 20th centuries. These reports provide useful context for understanding public education at the time.


Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Report of the Commissioner of Common Schools to the Ohio General Assembly for the school year ending August 31, 1889
Year
1890

Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Annual report for the year ending August 31, 1896
Year
1896

Title
Author
Ohio Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Report from the Commissioner to the Governor for the year ending August 31, 1899
Year
1900

Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Annual report of the commissioner to the governor for the year ending August 31, 1908
Year
1909

Title
Author
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Description
Annual report of the superintendent to the governor for the year ending August 31, 1903
Year
1914

School Law Summaries

Summary of Applicable Ohio School Laws for a Given School Year. Laws were rapidly changing and these summaries were to assist teachers, administrators, and school boards.


Title
Author
Ohio Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Summary of school laws, forms and directions to serve as a guide for school officers
Year
1889

Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
School law summary and forms to serve as a guide for school officers.
Year
1893

Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Ohio School Laws in force April 27, 1896
Year
1897

Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Blank forms and directions to serve as a guide for school officers
Year
1900

Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Ohio school laws with blank forms and directions to guide school officers
Year
1904

Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Ohio school law summary with blank forms and directions to guide school officers
Year
1906

Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Amendments enacted by the 77th General Assembly and the 78th General Assembly in Extraordinary Session
Year
1909

Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Summary of the school laws in effect at the time.
Year
1910

Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Summary of the school laws in effect 1912
Year
1912

Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Summary of Ohio school laws in effect in 1915
Year
1915

Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Summary of the Ohio school laws to serve as a guide for officers and teachers.
Year
1922

Miscellaneous Education Reports and Documents

Various reports related to education in the state and township.


Title
Author
The Ohio Teacher (publisher)
Description
A complete list of all questions issued by the state commissioner of schools since the Patterson Law went into effect
Year
1922

Title
Author
Robert P. Shreve
Description
A historical overview of Ohio's county boards of education.
Year
1989