Oct
29
In Memoriam – Betty Neidecker (1920-2009)
October 29, 2009 | All, Local History, News | Leave a Comment
Betty Neidecker, 89, retired BGSU faculty member, died October 26, 2009 in Bowling Green. A native of Port Clinton, her teaching focused on the training of speech and hearing specialists for work in schools. A textbook she co-wrote School Programs in Speech-Language Pathology: Organization and Service Delivery remains important in the field.
Retiring from teaching in 1982, Betty joined the staff of the Center for Archival Collections, researching topics in northwest Ohio history. She wrote The Marblehead Lighthouse: Lake Erie’s Eternal Flame, published in 1996, and was responsible for encouraging the donation of a number of manuscript collections to the CAC, including those of the Canal Society of Ohio.
Oct
28
Centennial inspires Halloween decorations
October 28, 2009 | All, University Archives | Leave a Comment
2010 marks BGSU’s 100th Anniversary. Looking forward to that celebration, CAC staff and student workers chose the Centennnial as our theme for Halloween decorations. Seen in the grouping above, are two small Centennial-themed pumpkins flanking a portrait of BGSU’s first president, Homer Williams. The pumpkins seen at right are Freddie and Frieda Falcon.
Much more impressive with the lights out, President Williams and Freddie wish everyone a Happy Halloween and a great Centennial year!
In keeping with our Centennial theme, remember to check out the BGSU Trivia Quiz. One new quiz will be posted each month at:
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Sep
11
CAC’s 40th Anniversary Celebration!
September 11, 2009 | All, News | Leave a Comment
The CAC celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a program of presentations by our researcher-friends, a social hour and dinner on September 10, 2009. The event was held at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, Ohio.
Dr. James Bissland, our keynote speaker, discussed the ways in which the CAC’s collections had helped him write his new book, Blood, Tears, and Glory: How Ohioans Won the Civil War.
Dr. Janice Gerda’s presentation focused on the continuing usefulness of CAC’s National Student Affairs Archives in her research and in the development of her profession.
Dr. Edmund Danziger was “there at the birth” of the CAC and recalled its founding. The CAC provides a unique opportunity for his students to use primary sources in their classwork.
Brenda Ransom, now Wood County Records Manager, recounted the history of the CAC’s relationship with the local governments in our region and the vital service performed in microfilming and making their records accessible to the public.
Dr. Matthew Daley of Grand Valley State University was a graduate student at BGSU when he learned about the Historical Collections of the Great Lakes. He described his continuing research in our collections and the excitement of introducing others to the discoveries to be made there.
A social and cocktail hour followed the speakers, allowing guests to mingle and renew old friendships. In addition to donors and academics, colleagues past and present were able to chat at length. A multimedia presentation was available, highlighting the people and events of the CAC’s past.
The finale of the evening was a dinner for participants, allowing further conversation.