Archives
Posts and Content Directly from the historical source of Historic Yellow Springs. The Moore Archives is host to over 10,000 items of local historic significance.
Throwback Thursday: A Study of Medical Services
A 1971 Report On Revolutionary War Hospitals Helps Us Understand Our Past Setting the Scene The Moore Archives at Yellow Springs are in the middle…
Throwback Thursday: The Will and Estate of Dr. Samuel Kennedy
Research is Bringing Notable Figures from Yellow Springs' Past to Life (and death) In Preparation for the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Healing…
Throwback Thursday: Banquet at Summer’s End in 1920
Over 100 years ago, the P.A.F.A. Summer School held a Thankful Banquet to Mark the End of Summer A week before Thanksgiving, we want to…
On the Trail of Fall Colors
Researched and Written by Mark Ashton The leaves are fading fast, but the trails on and surrounding Historic Yellow Springs offer a medley of color and light.…
Throwback Thursday: Thirsty Thursday (Moonshine Making at Yellow Springs)
Uncovering Clues of a Secret Setup in the Connie Fraley Studio Basement This box of old glassware was discovered during the renovations of Fraley Studio…
Throwback Thursday: P.A.F.A. Period Glass Plate Photo Negatives
Carefully Uncovering the Contents of a Sealed Box in the Archives, Labeled 'Fragile - Handle with Care' Our archivist uncovered a sealed box in the…
Throwback Thursday: Ghost Tapes
Haunting Cassette Tapes from Yellow Spring's Past On the Eve of Halloween, this week’s Throwback Thursday showcases some ghostly-themed cassette tapes from the Moore Archive’s…
Throwback Thursday: Childs’ Play
Identifying Specific Toys from Yellow Springs’ More Playful Past For this week’s Throwback Thursday, we are going to highlight some of the artifacts that have been stored in…
Throwback Thursday: Rediscovered Springs
Two Additional Springs Discovered Along the Northridge Trail Spark Curiosities The Discovery Back in June, our Facilities Manager, Kevin McCraw, discovered something curious while exploring…
Throwback Thursday: Sassafras Leaves & Lenape Traditions
From Clay to Leaf- Rediscovering Lenape Connections in the Landscape of Historic Yellow Springs Pot made by our Lenape Elder guests, made of native-dug clay…
Throwback Thursday: Piecing Together Medical Botany
The "Flower Book" from the Moore Archives is much older (and weirder) than We Thought Root Cause While organizing our library, we found a mysterious…
Yellow Springs and the Battle of the Clouds
Researched and Written by Mark Ashton A blue and white flag with white stars (AI-generated. AI-generated content may be incorrect.) Head Quarters, at Yellow spring…