Agnes Hill Research notes on Coolville History
Scope and Content
Agnes Hill Research notes on Coolville History consists of different documents (obituaries, genealogical records, letters, notebooks) related to Coolville History which were collected by the author during her work on the book "History of Coolville, Ohio: 1818-1968". Materials include a Coolville District Camp Meeting Association Daybook, copy of original maps of the town, a copy of original minutes, and a copy of the first by-laws as written when the village was incorporated in 1835. Her history of the village also includes pictures taken during the early 1900s and information on families, churches, organizations and businesses during these years. The collection also includes correspondence of Hill with different people related to collecting necessary research materials.
Dates
- Creation: 1818 - 1968
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Ohio University Libraries.
Conditions Governing Use
Ohio University retains all property rights to the collection.
Ohio University retains all copyrights unless retained by the donor, other correspondents, or other artists.
Biography of Agnes Hill
Agnes Hill was the author of such books as Tuppers Plains and the surrounding area of Olive and Orange Townships : stories and pictures of the yesterdays (Alden Library, Archives & Special Collections), "The Swiss colony, 1819, near Athens, Ohio [microform] : stories, maps, and data (Alden Library), and finally - "History of Coolville, Ohio: 1818-1968". Mrs. Hill came to Tuppers Plains as a teenager. Here she graduated from the high School and soon after married Robert Hill. History writing was always a hobby for Mrs. Hill. She was a member of the Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society and The Athens County Historical Society. She completed her book "History of Coolville, Ohio: 1818-1968", which includes a copy of original plat of the town as drawn in 1818 for Ashel Cooley, a copy of original minutes, a picture of the first mayor and a copy of the first by-laws as written when the village was incorporated in 1835. Her history of village also includes pictures taken during the early 1900s and information on families, churches, organizations and businesses during these years.
Extent
0.33 cubic feet (In one manuscript box.)
Abstract
Agnes Hill Research notes on Coolville History consists of different documents (Obituaries, genealogical records, letters, notebooks) related to Coolville History which were collected by the author during her work on the book "History of Coolville, Ohio: 1818-1968".
Statement of Arrangement
This collection remains in its original arrangement.
Acquisition Information
The Ohio University Archives received the collection on unknown date.
Existence and Location of Copies
Ohio University will entertain requests to photocopy reasonable amounts of material from the collection for the convenience of individual researchers.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Hill, Agnes (Person)
Geographic
- Title
- Finding aid for the Agnes Hill Research notes on Coolville History.
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Anna Gabritchidze
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
