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About Cincinnati State Archives

This is the official blog of the archives of Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. The blog will highlight important photos, documents, exhibits, and other items which chronicle the history of Cincinnati State.

1984

The sound of technology in 1984 was pretty awesome, but I’ll let the audio speak for itself. This ad ran on Q102 in 1984. Enjoy!

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Oregon Trail anyone?

U5S6B04F32P004 Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives You’ll have to excuse the title of this post. Whenever I see those disks I am reminded fondly of checking that game out at the library. I was terrible at it too. Little … Continue reading

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Brian May, in stereo?

Who? you might ask. He was the guitar player for British rock band Queen, turned PhD from Imperial College in London, turned curator of stereoscopic photography. Talk about a renaissance man. I feel it is my duty as an archivist … Continue reading

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Facial Hair Friday!

U2S6B04F10N007–Advisor’s Day (probably 1977) Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives Admit it, you love it. And why not really? History is fun. Friday is fun. Archivists are a LOT of fun. The Prologue blog from the National Archives has this … Continue reading

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Multimedia explosion of excitement!

This is a thrilling Thursday internet friends!  We have audio and video capabilities on the blog–and I have some pretty great stuff to share with you.  I’ll start you off with a little taste, which also happens to be my … Continue reading

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Sound Advice from the LRC, 1977

This week in Cincinnati State history: (Pay special attention to the message from the library!) Have a great day!

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What’s this?

U2S6B08F28N001 Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives For $100,000 (in the form of my undying admiration and gratitude–not actual cash) what is this guy doing? And I mean besides being awesome. Sheesh.

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Friday Facial Hair!

U2S6B04F03N008 – Tom Kindle (holding cup) Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives I know you have been waiting patiently for this. I was out of the office last Friday, enjoying a weekend in facial hair-free Charlotte, and was unable to … Continue reading

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Jerry Springer says “Hi”

U4S6B09F19P002 – Jerry Springer Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives Who could forget Jerry Springer right? We have quite a few pictures of him, and a few other famous people too, over on our flickr page. The Jerry Springer set … Continue reading

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summer fun!

U2S5B02F04N011 Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives It is hot out there isn’t it? It’s the sort of day that makes me want to find a swimming pool and just stay there. But since I am here in this (thankfully) … Continue reading

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