Glenn V. Bosworth Collection 1894-1979:
This collection encompasses material relating to his long career in athletics. Bosworth coached and managed teams locally from 1919 through 1952. He coached the University of Akron baseball team in 1931-1932, and was later a scout for the Cleveland Indians who honored him as “Mr. Baseball” in 1976. This collection has numerous photographs of the teams and players Bosworth managed and are of particular value to anyone interested in the Akron baseball and basketball leagues in the early 20th century.
http://ead.ohiolink.edu/xtf-ead/view?docId=ead/OhAkUAS0044.xml;query=;brand=default
Some books on local baseball history available:
Industrial League Baseball and Employee Welfare Work by Jeffery E. Smith GV863.A1 S658 1991
Glory Days: The Akron Yankees of the Middle Atlantic League, 1935-1941 by Richard McBane GV875.A53 M33 1997
Akron-Canton Baseball Heritage / Thomas Maroon, Margaret Maroon, Craig Holbert GV863.O32 A47 2007
Other finding aids now available on-line:
Helen E. Arnold Papers, 1965-1975:
Helen E. Arnold (1924-2001) was an employee of the City of Akron who fought for education reform and equal rights for women and African-Americans in the Akron/Summit County area. She was the first black woman to serve on the Akron Board of Education and served in various capacities on numerous boards and organizations, including President of the Akron Branch of the NAACP. Her papers include speeches, writings, correspondence, news clippings, and subject files that document her work.
http://ead.ohiolink.edu/xtf-ead/view?docId=ead/OhAkUAS0055.xml;query=;brand=default
Russell S. Colley Papers, 1933-1977:
Russell S. Colley (1889-1996) was a mechanical engineer for the B. F. Goodrich Company in Akron, Ohio and later the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). His papers include photographs, patents, and printed materials documenting his work with aircraft de-icers and space suits.
http://ead.ohiolink.edu/xtf-ead/view?docId=ead/OhAkUAS0056.xml;query=;brand=default
Karl H. Grismer Papers, 1913-1952:
Karl H. Grismer (1896-1952) was a journalist who worked in Akron, Ohio and Florida. He published several books on local history in the two states. His papers contain materials that document his life and work including his writings and a selection of his artwork as well as numerous newspaper clippings.
http://ead.ohiolink.edu/xtf-ead/view?docId=ead/OhAkUAS0056.xml;query=;brand=default
Courtland B. Manifold Papers, 1921-1952:
Courtland 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 the planting of rubber during the first half of the twentieth century. His papers contain both diaries and photographs that document his work and his travels.
http://ead.ohiolink.edu/xtf-ead/view?docId=ead/OhAkUAS0060.xml;query=;brand=default
Mary E. Gladwin Papers, 1898-1939:
Mary E. Gladwin (1861-1939) was a Red Cross nurse who served during the Spanish-American war, Russo-Japanese war and World War I in the Balkans. Her papers consist of her memoirs, photographs, a diary, and various material concerning Gladwin’s experiences serving at various posts around the world. Mary Gladwin Hall at the University of Akron is named after her.
http://ead.ohiolink.edu/xtf-ead/view?docId=ead/OhAkUAS0042.xml;query=;brand=default