Day 5: Timeline Magazine’s Silver Anniversary May Be Its Last
This fall, Timeline will publish its final 25th anniversary issue and it may be its last for all time. Because of drastic budget cuts proposed by Governor Strickland, the Ohio Historical Society may no longer be able to publish this award-winning history magazine.
A New Venture
In October 1984, the Ohio Historical Society started a new publishing venture. The concept of writing and printing stories by authoritative historians, archaeologists, and natural historians for a popular audience had been done before but never with the same vision as the editors of Timeline. Going beyond just finding authors with a compelling story to tell, Timeline wanted to create articles with all the visual appeal of a museum exhibit, enjoyable in the comfort of one’s own home. Interesting images, arranged in a thoughtful design and reproduced to exacting, high-quality specifications, have become a hallmark of the journal.
Award-Winning Publication
These high standards have been repeatedly recognized through numerous printing awards at both the local, state, and national levels. Among the later, both the Printing Industries of America and co-sponsors of the National Gold Ink Awards, Publishing Executive and Printing Impressions, have given their highest international recognition to the magazine. Statewide recognition has come from the Ohioana Library Association and Ohio Museums Association.
Telling Ohio’s Story
While these honors are always welcomed, the magazine remains focused on providing intriguing mixtures of text and illustrations for the readership. From that very first issue 25 years ago, that mix has included articles on famous people and historic places from and in Ohio but has also emphasized the important modern links with the state’s natural world.
Take Action
The state’s persistent underfunding of the Ohio Historical Society is jeopardizing the organization’s ability to provide quality educational programs to the public. If Ohio History matters to you, send state officials an e-mail today!
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Nice!
Timeline magazine editiors visited the Clyde and Green Springs, OH museums in the not to distant past. Their interest in connecting to the local history of these two small communities by their visit and the resulting article increased awareness of the museums – provided a platform for museum volunteers to network and learn, promoted increased attendance at the museums, and even gave locals a greater pride in their “place” in history. That’s alot of good investment provided by the publication if you ask me!