As historians, we know we are in tough times, but we also know that we do emerge from crisis, and what we learn from history can help save lives. While the news remains sobering, hope can be found in history.
WWI in Cleveland
Explore WWI and its impact on Cleveland in this video by our Curator of Collections & Exhibits, Eric Rivet.
Lessons From the 1918 Flu Pandemic
Listen to this 2018 Ideastream interview with WRHS’s Senior Vice President of Research & Publications, John Grabowski, and hear how the 1918 Flu Pandemic impacted Cleveland a century ago.
Notable Ohioans: George Washington Crile
Learn more about the famous surgeon and co-founder of the Cleveland Clinic.
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union
A brief article on the female activists that helped bring unionism to the Cleveland garment industry.
The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic
Learn about the pandemic that gripped the world over a century ago.
Surgeon General's Tips for Avoiding the Flu
Originally published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Sept. 22, 1918.
The 1920 World Series
How Cleveland kicked off the Roaring 20s with a big win at the 1920 World Series.
