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201.	Pennsylvania German Broadsides and Frakturs	This collection includes over 250 images from the holdings of Rare Books and Manuscripts in the Special Collections Library. The term "Fraktur" originally described a type of German printing similar to old English Gothic. The term today refers to drawings on paper made with pen, ink, and watercolor, using fancy penmanship and illustrations such as birds, hearts, flowers, and angels. They were commonly used in the 18th and 19th centuries to document births and baptisms, marriages, and house blessings, among other occasions. The collection also includes broadsides (sheets of paper printed on one side only, such as commentaries on religious texts and political events) and German-language newspapers.	German immigrants; Acculturation; German settlers; Religion; Politics; Genealogy; Hymns; Penmenship;

202.	Pennsylvania Geology	This collection contains materials relating to the geology and water resources of Pennsylvania as published by the Pennsylvania Geological Survey, U.S. Geological Survey, and others. Included are materials from the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Pennsylvania Geological Surveys. Types of materials include geological and hydrological reports as well as geological maps and atlases.	Geology; Maps; Water; Hydrology; Pennsylvania

203.	Past and Present: A Digital History of Wisconsin Independent Colleges and Universities	The images in this collection have been selected from the archives of Wisconsin independent colleges and universities, and their affiliates. Representing only a small portion of the available resources, the selection details the history of these institutions through photos, documents, and objects created between the 1800s and early 1900s. Later content will include history from the mid-1900s to the present. With Past and Present, we celebrate the rich heritage of each institution. The collection answers frequently asked questions through the use of primary resources and narrative descriptions. Highlighting the people and events of an earlier time, it preserves the historical record and makes it available to a greater audience. A collaborative effort, Past and Present was designed and produced by archivists and librarians from these participating Wisconsin institutions: Alverno College, Cardinal Stritch University, Carthage College, Concordia University, Edgewood College, Lakeland College, Lawrence University, Marian University, Marquette University, Nashotah House Ripon College, Silver Lake College, St. Norbert College, and Viterbo University.	Colleges; College campuses and their environs

204.	Paintings from the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery	Collection of paintings donated to Scripps College by General and Mrs. Edward Clinton Young in 1946. The majority of the works are in the Impressionist style and were painted by renowned American and European masters.	Fine Arts; Impressionism (Art)

205.	Pacific Northwest Stream Survey Photo Collection	This collection illustrates a portion of stream habitat surveys conducted by the United States Department of Commerce Bureau of Fisheries from Fall 1934 to 1945 for the entire Columbia River Basin. The complete study covered over 6200 kilometers and detailed conditions in the more than 390 streams that served as spawning and rearing habitat for spring Chinook Salmon. This collection also contains reports, published by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that summarized this data.	Canals; Dams; Rivers; Streams; Salmon spawning; Salmon habitats; Field and stream surveys; Columbia River Basin; Fishery management; Waterfalls; Oregon; Washington; Idaho

206.	Pacific Northwest Newspaper Clippings Collection	A collection of articles taken from newspapers published in the Pacific Northwest from about 1900 to about 1942. The collection was created by Works Progress Administration (WPA) historians and contains approximately 372,000 newspaper clippings organized by broad subject categories.	Pacific Northwest; Northwest history; Works Progress Administration; Dr. Deutsch; Washington; Idaho; Oregon

207.	Otto F.Ege Collection	This collection contains fifty original manuscript leaves from varied periods and national origin. Otto F. Ege, a former Dean of the Cleveland Institute of Art, selected these manuscripts to illustrate the art of the manuscript during the period of its greatest development and influence. He also prepared the accompanying information which is now found in the metadata fields of the collection. This project has made the leaves available to students, teachers, and researchers who may not have had access to original manuscript materials.	Illustrations; Manuscript illumination; Italy; Manuscripts; Medieval; Gregorian chants; Music; English; Bible; French; France; Latin; England; Netherlands; Dutch; Missals; German; Germany; Spain; Spanish;...

208.	Oregon State Archives Collection	The Oregon State Archives Collection consists of over 2,200 photographs selected by the staff of the Oregon State Archives in Salem, Oregon. This collection includes photos from across the state of Oregon taken in association with the activities of the various state agencies in Oregon government. As one might expect, there is a strong focus in this collection on various agricultural activities and the state's natural and historic attractions.	Agriculture; Oregon historic attractions; Oregon history

209.	Oregon Historic Photograph Collection	The Salem Public Library's historic photograph collections include thousands of photographs of Oregon - with a special focus on the City of Salem and other Western Oregon communities. The photos date from the mid-1800's to the present. All photographs are digitized and searchable online. The database includes photographs donated to the Salem Public Library (such as the "Ben Maxwell Collection") and photographs owned by others, including the Marion County Historical Society, the Oregon State Archives, the Statesman-Journal Newspaper, and the Bush House Collection.	Salem history; Marion County history; Oregon; Schools; Zena; Fairfield; Newport; Oregon cities; Portland; Independence; Antique cars; Houses; Polk County; Baker County;

210.	Oregon Daily Emerald Archives	The Oregon Daily Emerald (ODE) is the independent student newspaper at the University of Oregon. The ODE Archives is a full text searchable database of past ODE issues.	students; newspapers; universities

211.	Ontario History Quest Digital Collections	This Digital Collections site brings together a variety of primary and secondary source materials from the collections of the Archives of Ontario, the City of Toronto Archives, and Toronto Public Library. About 3000 images have been digitally captured and indexed in order to support student learning in Ontario History Quest, a Web site dedicated to the study of history from 1820-1970 by students in grades 7, 8, 10, and 12.	Ontario history; Toronto history;

212.	OnStage	Programs, photographs, and other material highlighting the history of stage performances at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne from the first production by Purdue-Indiana Theatre, or PIT as it was commonly called, through the more recent shows in the Williams and Studio Theatres. The collection is searchable by genre and by season.	Ballet; Children's plays; Comedy; Drama; Musicals; One-act plays; Opera; Revues; Theater; Women--Drama

213.	Olympic Legacy Collections	This collection contains hundreds of artifacts and historical materials from the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games. The collection is a permanent record for future generations to enjoy. Contributions were made by state agencies, corporations and corporate sponsors, Salt Lake City, and residents.	Olympic torch relay; Winter Olympics; Souvenirs; Collectibles; Logos; Flags; Paralympics; Tickets; Beverages; Containers; Pins; Stadiums; Coats; Clothing and dress; Advertising; Ice hockey; Beverages;...

214.	Olga Reifschneider Collection: Botanical Images of Northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Region	This collection contains 1580 color slides of plants and trees taken in the northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe region. The slides were taken by Olga Reifschneider from the 1940s-70s. An indexed, numbered, and labeled collection of 850 slides of plants created for scientific study and classroom use is part of the collection and is the basis of what is presented on this website. This collection presents an expansive view of the botanical life of this region and is exclusively devoted to native plants.	Botany--Nevada--Pictorial works; Botany--Tahoe, Lake, Region (Calif. & Nev.)--Pictorial works; Plants--Identification

215.	OHSU Digital Resources Library	The Oregon Health & Science University Digital Resources Library is a collection of multimedia digital objects (still images, sound, and video) focusing on health sciences, engineering and biomedical research. This digital library was designed to aid faculty, staff, and students of Oregon Health & Science University with their education projects, such as teaching, staff training and conference presentations.	History of medicine; Biomedical research; Engineering; Gastrointestinal endoscopy; Pacific Northwest landmarks

216.	Ohio's Heritage Northeast	Ohio's Heritage Northeast is a collaboration of eight public and academic libraries who have made it possible to simultaneously search the local history materials they each hold in their CONTENTdm sites, using Multi-Site Server from OCLC.	Akron; Alliance; architecture; banknote; Cleveland; Cuyahoga County; Dover Village; Erie Railroad; Hungarian Americans; Irish Americans; Oberlin College; Polish Americans; Lakewood; Westlake

217.	Ohio Memory	Established in 2000, the mission of the Ohio Memory Project is to provide access to historical treasures of Ohio, bringing together primary sources from all parts of the state in an digital library that celebrates state and local history, encourages cooperation between archives, historical societies, libraries, museums, and other cultural organizations, and allows the global community to discover and explore Ohio’s rich past. The project includes materials contributed by more than 330 institutions from all of Ohio's 88 counties.	Ohio Memory focuses on documenting the history of the State of Ohio and its local communities. Broad topics such as Ohio Citizenship, Culture, Economy, Presidents and Politics, People, and Environment...

218.	OGI Digital Dissertations Collection	As of March 2006, the OGI School of Science & Engineering publishes the theses and dissertations of its Masters and PhD students in PDF format. We are also gathering files or scanning in the previously published theses from the Oregon Graduate Center, the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science & Technology and the earlier dissertations from the OGI School of Science & Engineering. As we obtain authors' copyright permissions for publishing in the database, dissertations will be added. The goal is to have a complete collection of OGI theses and dissertations online.	Electrical engineering; Computer science; Materials science; Environmental science; Chemistry Biochemistry;

219.	Ogden Museum of Southern Art	This collection includes almost 500 digital reproductions of fine art oil and watercolor paintings, drawings, and realia.	Art; Southern culture; Louisiana culture and history

220.	O. James Fox Collection	With his poems and photographs, O. James Fox poignantly depicted what he saw as he served as an eyewitness to one neighborhood in Indianapolis during the post-World War II period. Although urban renewal and an interstate belt have altered and demolished the physical structures, Fox's work bears witness to an era and a community.This collection includes black-and-white and color photographs and color slides made by O. James Fox between 1945 and 1960. The photographs depict scenes of African-American families, children, and the urban environment of the near west side of Indianapolis. The photographs depict scenes of African-American families, children, and the urban environment of the near west side of Indianapolis. The children were often photographed playing in yards, alleys, or along the Central Canal. Most photographs include at least one individual, sometimes at a distance or visible in a shadow. Neighborhood scenes, particularly those depicted in the color photographs, include views of Indiana Avenue. Other color photographs document activities in the Flanner House Cannery and a party involving women and children.	Black history; Urban culture; Indianapolis history

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