Monthly Archives: June 2010

Johnnie Mae Berry Day

Seriously guys, slap me.  I missed Johnnie Mae Berry Day yesterday.  In my defense, it was the boss’ birthday, so naturally I was preoccupied.  Well, next year I promise to do better.  Next year, there will be cake.

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The future of computer machines, 1967

Unfortunately, the name of this young man was omitted from his article.  Perhaps he will stumble across this post about his post.

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Beards, Mustaches and Sideburns, Oh My!

U2S6B03F01N007 Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives In the spirit of Friday, and inspired by the National Archives and their observance of Facial hair Friday, I am pleased to bring you (drum roll)… These guys on the stairs! Classic facial … Continue reading

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This week in Cincinnati State history!

In 1994, 25 years after its founding, Cincinnati Technical College was approved to be a state community college.  This would make the college, renamed Cincinnati State, the first 2-year community college in Cincinnati.  According to the article, Cincinnati was the … Continue reading

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Just for fun

U2S4B02F01N017 Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives In an effort to identify the people, places, events and, well, things in our terrific photographic collection, I will be periodically posting a flickr photo here for you to enjoy, ponder, or tag. … Continue reading

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Happy International Archives Day!

To celebrate, I thought I would post something international from our archives. This page came from the November 1989 issue of the Cincinnati Technical College newspaper. In area archives news: While you are anxiously awaiting our next exhibit, take a … Continue reading

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Destination Cincinnati, by way of the USSR, 1980

Greetings!  Zdravstvuite! I was going through our clippings file, looking for something else entirely, when I came across this interesting bit of Cincinnati State history.  In 1980, Cincinnati State (CTC at the time), in partnership with The Jewish Vocational Service, … Continue reading

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