Experience Toledo’s Past in a New Way
Local historian and author Tedd Long of Holy Toledo History invites you to step back in time through his new book, The Toledo Papers: Echoes from the Past—A Collection of Letters and Ephemera from Toledo’s History. 

About the Book and AwardLong’s book, winner of the Local History Publication Award, Book Category, Independent Division, explores Toledo’s history through letters, postcards and artifacts that reveal the voices of everyday Toledoans.

What You’ll Learn

• Firsthand accounts of ordinary Toledoans during extraordinary times

• Forgotten documents that illuminate key moments in local history

• How ephemera helps us understand Toledo’s culture and identity

Why Attend
This talk is perfect for lifelong Toledo residents, local history enthusiasts or anyone curious about the city’s past. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Toledo’s heritage and a fresh perspective on how history lives on through personal stories.

Presented by the Center for Archival Collections (CAC)
This lecture is part of the Local History Publication Award Lecture Series, hosted by the CAC at BGSU University Libraries.