Collection/Donor: Kendra Henry / Commerce /Jackson Schools / Jackson County Authors

Location: Main building – McCoy Cabinet / Commerce Room / Art Room

Description: Among the items donated are a banana hook from the original O.R. Henry Grocery. It was used 1919 – 1935 when bananas began coming in wooden boxes and the hooks were not needed. A 1998 Jackson Pig Iron Day commemorative bar, a toothpick holder from the Conrad Hotel which was located at the corner of Main and Locust Streets. A souvenir from Jackson High School as it transitioned to a middle school; given at the 2004 Alumni Banquet. An autographed copy of “Early Jackson” by Romain Aten Jones. An autographed copy of “A History of Industry in Jackson County, Ohio” by Frank Morrow or Wellston. “Out of the Red Brush” by Kermit Daugherty (once a Jackson City Schools superintendent). “Ohio Builds a Nation” by Samuel Harden Stille. Ms. Henry states that when she was in 6th grade studying Ohio history this was the preferred source for reports. An autographed copy of “Jackson County: Its History and Its People 1900-1950” by Robert Ervin. An autographed copy of “Jackson County: Its History and Its People” by Robert Ervin. A souvenir cup from the 100th anniversary of Jackson High School 1876-1976. A souvenir Jackson Ironmen glass from an unknown year. A postcard from the Henry Brothers Orchard featuring an overhead picture of the orchard and the warehouse used by the O.R. Henry Wholesale business. Three photos of the cash register from the Jackson Baking Company (established 1921) – later the Adams Baking Company. All information here was provided in a letter from Ms. Henry when she donated the items.

0002: banana hook; 0003: 1998 Jackson Pig Iron Day bar; 0004: Conrad Hotel toothpick holder; 0005: Jackson High School souvenir from 2004 Alumni Banquet; 0006: “Early Jackson” by Romaine Aten Jones; 0007: “A History of Industry in Jackson County, Ohio” by Frank Morrow; 0008: “Our of the Red Brush” by Kermit Daugherty; 0009: “Ohio Builds a Nation” by Samuel Harden Stille; 0010: Jackson County: Its History and Its People 1900-1950″ by Robert Ervin; 0011: “Jackson County: Its History and Its People” by Robert Ervin; 0013: 100th anniversary cup for Jackson High School 1876-1976; 0014: Jackson Ironmen glass; 0015A-D: Henry Brothers Orchard postcards; 0016A-C: Photos of cash register from the Jackson County Baking Company.

Time Period: 20th and 21st century

Archived by Ashley Aldrich