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Alumni journalist and authors, the first black woman to stage an opera in the United States is honored, and TIMARA students who turn words of gratitude into works of audible art at a nearby hospital are just some of the features in this week’s photo series.

"In Oberlin History" is a series dedicated to notable events in Oberlin College history. In  December of 1833, 29 men and 15 women began classes as the first students of the Oberlin Collegiate Institute.

In November 1892, the Oberlin College football team, coached by John Heisman, achieved an undefeated season when they beat the University of Michigan, 24-22. However, this game’s outcome is disputed to this day. 

"In Oberlin History" is a series dedicated to notable events in Oberlin College history. Find out about one of the city's worst blizzards, which took place more than 100 years ago.

‘‘In Oberlin History’’ is a series dedicated to notable events in Oberlin College history. After the end of World War II, trailers served as temporary places of residence for the influx of veterans on campus.

‘‘In Oberlin History’’ is a series dedicated to notable events in Oberlin College history.

‘‘In Oberlin History’’ is a series dedicated to notable events in Oberlin College history. In October of 1859, abolitionist John Brown led a party of 22, including three Oberlinians, on the raid of a United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.

"In Oberlin History" is a series dedicated to notable events in Oberlin College history. Learn about the colorful ball chairs that dot the floors of the Terrell Main Library.

"In Oberlin History" is a series dedicated to notable events in Oberlin College history. In the fall of 1858, local citizens joined forces to successfully rescue a fugitive slave from those determined to return him to slavery.

"In Oberlin History" is a series dedicated to notable events in Oberlin College history. Step back in time with us to the 1921 football season.