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82 pages, illus. Kent Historical Society Publication, 2008 (ISBN 978160725143) A reprint of the original cookbook published by the Circle “C” Ladies' Union of Kent's Congregational Church in 1924 with 300 of their favorite recipes with vintage advertisements from the period.
Relive the 60s and early 70s Kent music scene with an all-new book featuring over 300 pages of photographs and retellings.
Over 125 historical postcards of Kent are depicted in full color in this beautiful new book by our own Roger J. Di Paolo.
A newer edition (2012) of this popular book. Many new ghostly stories have been added.
Historic Facades of Kent, Ohio is a new book published by the Kent Historical Society and Main Street Kent. It is sure to be enjoyed by residents and local history buffs, as well as building owners, city planners and developers.
The first biography of the vagabond and hard-boiled writer who rocked Hollywood during the Roaring Twenties.
By Cara Gilgenbach & Theresa Walton, 2008. 128 pages, illus. index Arcadia Publishing The author's trace the history of sports at Kent during the school's first century of growth from its founding in 1910 as a teacher's training college into a major public university including a number of outstanding athletes, teams and coaches. Photos with captions.
This political biography marks the first full treatment of Kent's own native son, Martin L. Davey.
By Loris C. Troyer, 1998, 362 pages, illus. index Kent State University Press ISBN 0-87338- 600-0 Hardcover Troyer joined the Ravenna-Kent Record Courier in 1936 and eventually served as its editor and executive editor.
This profusely illustrated book traces the history of the Erie railroad from its inception as the A&GW railroad and the profound effect it had on the economy of the city of Kent.
This collection of 101 columns includes tales of Kent's early history, business and industry, crimes and the growth of its educational institutions.
By Karl H. Grismer, revised edition 2001, 320 pp, illus., index Kent Historical Society Publication (reprint of 1932 Record Publishing Co.) Softcover Contents include history of the area prior to the settlement of Franklin Mills through Kent's growth and includes detailed listings on its industries, churches, schools, military service records and a “who's who” list of profiles of leaders through 1931.
Then & Now is a wonderful book filled with archival photos of Kent dating back to the 19th century.
82 pages, illus. Kent Historical Society Publication, 2008 (ISBN 978160725143) A reprint of the original cookbook published by the Circle “C” Ladies' Union of Kent's Congregational Church in 1924 with 300 of their favorite recipes with vintage advertisements from the period.
Relive the 60s and early 70s Kent music scene with an all-new book featuring over 300 pages of photographs and retellings.
Over 125 historical postcards of Kent are depicted in full color in this beautiful new book by our own Roger J. Di Paolo.
A newer edition (2012) of this popular book. Many new ghostly stories have been added.
Historic Facades of Kent, Ohio is a new book published by the Kent Historical Society and Main Street Kent. It is sure to be enjoyed by residents and local history buffs, as well as building owners, city planners and developers.
The first biography of the vagabond and hard-boiled writer who rocked Hollywood during the Roaring Twenties.
By Cara Gilgenbach & Theresa Walton, 2008. 128 pages, illus. index Arcadia Publishing The author's trace the history of sports at Kent during the school's first century of growth from its founding in 1910 as a teacher's training college into a major public university including a number of outstanding athletes, teams and coaches. Photos with captions.
This political biography marks the first full treatment of Kent's own native son, Martin L. Davey.
By Loris C. Troyer, 1998, 362 pages, illus. index Kent State University Press ISBN 0-87338- 600-0 Hardcover Troyer joined the Ravenna-Kent Record Courier in 1936 and eventually served as its editor and executive editor.
This profusely illustrated book traces the history of the Erie railroad from its inception as the A&GW railroad and the profound effect it had on the economy of the city of Kent.
This collection of 101 columns includes tales of Kent's early history, business and industry, crimes and the growth of its educational institutions.
By Karl H. Grismer, revised edition 2001, 320 pp, illus., index Kent Historical Society Publication (reprint of 1932 Record Publishing Co.) Softcover Contents include history of the area prior to the settlement of Franklin Mills through Kent's growth and includes detailed listings on its industries, churches, schools, military service records and a “who's who” list of profiles of leaders through 1931.
Then & Now is a wonderful book filled with archival photos of Kent dating back to the 19th century.