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Munn, Russell
Range: 1944 - 1944 Size: 2 cubic feet Record Group:The papers of R. Russell Munn, director of the Akron-Summit County Public Library, includes: correspondence, news clippings, publications, miscellanea, annual reports, survey of public libraries, and photographs.
Milkovich, Dr. Ralph, Papers, 1956-1986
Range: 1956 - 1986 Size: 4.0 Record Group: 99/254Dr. Ralph Milkovich was a polymer scientist and polymer chemist and Professor of Polymer Science at Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK. As a pioneer in the synthesis of pure block and graft polymers, he has over 40 patents and is cited on many others. The Dr. Ralph Milkovich Papers consist of information detailing Milkovich’s life and work and include resumes, CVs, obituaries, awards, patents, publications, organizational records, and collected material.
What is this?McKeeman, Rev. Gordon B., Papers
Range: 1980s - 1990s Size: 1.0 Record Group:Rev. Gordon B. McKeeman (1920-2013) of Lynn, Massachusetts served as minister of several Universalist churches in New England before serving as pastor of the Unitarian Universalist Church (UUC) in Akron, Ohio from 1961 to 1983. He was also an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Association and served as president of the Starr King School, a seminary in Berkeley, California. His papers include notes, newsletters, sermons, programs, and other materials created and collected by McKeeman that document his life and work and the history of the UUC.
McIntosh, W. B.
Range: 1920 - 1980 Size: 7 cubic feet Record Group:The collection contains material relating to McIntosh's relationships with: Â鶹ÊÓƵAPKCommunity Trust, Litchfield Rehabilitation Center, Seiberling Foundation, First Congregational Church, Canal Street Property, Children's Hospital, and Pyramid Rubber Company. Materials include correspondence, reports, appraisals, lists of grants, financial reports, minutes, publications, governance papers, building plans, yearbooks, notes, donations records, and agreements.
McGovern, Frances, Papers
Range: 1928 - 2000 Size: 6 cubic feet Record Group: 99/176The Frances McGovern Collection consists primarily of material relating to her activities with the Â鶹ÊÓƵAPKArea Chamber of Commerce Committee on Urban Services, the Little Hoover Commission, and the Summit County Charter Commission. Materials include reports, correspondence, notes, and information on the Summit County Charter commission. Also included are books and pamphlets.
What is this?McDonald, Peter Papers
Range: 1964 - 2013 Size: 7.0 Record Group:Peter McDonald (1930-2013) was a tire designer/engineer with The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company and a tire forensics expert who served as a consultant and expert witness on numerous murder trials throughout the United States and Canada. His papers include correspondence, drawings, patents, news releases, publications, newspaper clippings, photographs, slides, audio/video, and training materials that document his life and work and the trials that he worked on.
McCollam, William, Papers
Range: 1864 - 1864 Size: 0.33 cubic feet Record Group: 99/241William McCollam (1831-1896) was a carpenter from Uhrichsville, Ohio who served with the 161st Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVI) of the 70th Battalion during the American Civil War and later became captain in the Ohio National Guard. His papers include correspondence and records that document his military career and other Civil War soldiers from Uhrichsville.
What is this?McClain, Dr. Shirla R., Collection
Range: 1918 - 1998 Size: 2.0 Record Group: 99/255The Dr. Shirla R. McClain Collection includes the writings and research materials of Dr. McClain, a University of Â鶹ÊÓƵAPKalumna who was a public school educator and a Kent State University professor of education. McClain published over 45 academic papers during her career, but is still best known for her doctoral dissertation The Contributions of Blacks in Akron, 1825-1975, which was the first comprehensive history of Akron’s black community.
What is this?Massillon Trades and Labor Assembly
Range: 1895 - 1965 Size: 1.2 cubic feet Record Group:Minute books, roll call books, journals of receipts and expenses, newsletters, clippings, pamphlets, and lists.
Manufacturers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Range: 1900 - 1940 Size: 4 cubic feet Record Group:Insurance plan drawings for industrial sites in the Northeast, Midwest, and South, most located in Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio. Plans give isometric and flat plan views of plant sites and include detailed information on construction and layout. Scale: 1"=50'.
Mansfield Education Association
Range: 1939 - 1966 Size: 0.33 cubic feet Record Group:The collection contains minutes of general and Executive Board meetings, treasurers' reports, newsletters, and correspondence.
Manifold, Cortland B.
Range: 1921 - 1952 Size: 1.0 Record Group: 99/243Courtland B. Manifold (1894-1973) was a soil specialist who worked for the United States government as well as Goodyear and Firestone. He investigated land in South America, West Africa, and the Far East for planting of rubber during the first half of the twentieth century. His papers contain his diaries and photographs that document his work and his travels.
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Collections are classified into the following broad categories:
- University Archives contain historical resources that document the history and development of Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK and its predecessor institutions.
- Special Collections documents regional (mainly Â鶹ÊÓƵAPKand Summit County) history, and other designated collecting areas. Special Collections materials include personal and family papers and historical records of local governments, businesses, and civic and community organizations. Collection strengths are the history of the rubber and polymer industry, lighter-than-air flight, and Ohio canals. Special collections also include local government records for a nine county region.
- Book collections include rare books and books documenting the history of the university, the region, and special topics. All cataloged books are included in the .