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A sample of the process that went into one Ohio Story script. Remember that writing in the 1940s and 1950s was accomplished through a series of drafts - outline, rough draft, first draft, final draft, etc. Authors could not correct and edit in the…

The story of Arthur St. Clair, the first governor of the Northwest Territory and a valiant life that ended in bitter tragedy after he refused to let his daughter, Louisa, marry an Indian Chief, John Brant.

The story of Ottawa Chief Ogontz from Sandusky and his role in the War of 1812.

The story of General Quincy Adams Gillmore of Lorain and his role in the Civil War.

The story of the first railroad to be chartered and built in Ohio: The Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad.

The story of Bentz Plagemann of Cleveland, a polio victim, who achieved his wish on Christmas Day.

The history of Christmas in Ohio in 1950 and preparations made across the state.

The story of Quaker Isaac Harvey who had a mission to the Shawnee Indians of Wapokoneta.

The story of Thomas Woodbridge and growing up in Mesopotamia.