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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> OHIOARCHIVISTS <ohioarchivists-bounces@lists.oplin.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Emily Gainer via OHIOARCHIVISTS<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 19, 2026 9:05 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> ohioarchivists@lists.oplin.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [External] [SOA] Reminder: Archives Month poster call for submissions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This year for the annual Society of Ohio Archivists’ <a href="https://ohioarchivists.org/archives_month/archives_month_posters/" target="_blank" id="OWAc2f040a9-2dfe-da8a-c47a-f5472fb937f3"><span style="color:#21759B">October
Archives Month poster</span></a>, we are looking for archival image submissions related to the theme “America 250: Unique Ohio.” As we consider the 250th anniversary of the nation, how do archival collections across the state showcase the things that make
Ohio unique?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Does your archive have images of iconic architecture? Do you have photos related to contributions made by Ohio’s innovators and creators? Does your photographs collection include
any depictions of “largest,” “first,” or “best” landmarks? Do you have photographs of signature events held in the state? All of these are examples for potential submissions!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If you are interested in participating, please submit your related images to <a href="mailto:erebmann@oberlin.edu" id="OWA7d5a8def-8a7a-a61b-eabc-06192512c539"><span style="color:#21759B">Emily
Rebmann</span></a> by <b>Saturday, April 4, 2026</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Institutions can submit a <b>maximum of three (3) images</b>. Please ensure that the image quality is a minimum of 300 dpi; higher quality is encouraged. With your submission, <b>please
include a description of the image that explains its importance and a brief one-sentence caption that can be used on the poster if the image is selected</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SOA members will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite entry between Monday, April 13 – Friday, May 1, 2026. We are hoping to receive submissions from across the state of
Ohio. <i>Entrants do not need to be members to submit images</i>. If you know organizations with archival materials that would fit well with this year’s theme, please share this call for photo submissions with them!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We look forward to your participation!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Thank You,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Society of Ohio Archivists <a href="https://ohioarchivists.org/committees/advocacy/" target="_blank" id="OWA27850e15-7d51-8b9f-9b24-b02ffd1fc8a2"><span style="color:#21759B">Advocacy
& Outreach Committee</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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