In Memoriam
The Ohio Historical Society and Ohio
History were saddened by the re-
cent death of James H. Rodabaugh following
a lengthy illness. Professor
Rodabaugh's professional services to the Ohio
Historical Society included
that of research associate and editor,
1944-1951, and division head,
1951-1963. Additionally, he was the
editor of the Ohio Historical Quarterly,
1946-1963, and was on the editorial
advisory board of Ohio History from
1977 to the time of his passing. In April
1985, shortly before his death, the
Society's Board of Trustees adopted a
resolution honoring Rodabaugh for
his "exemplary service . . . and
his steadfast presence as colleague and
friend," awarding him a certificate
of appreciation.
Professor Rodabaugh's profound
contributions to the Ohio Historical So-
ciety were matched by a multitude of
achievements in other facets of Ohio
and American history. He taught at
Denison University, Kent State Universi-
ty, and most recently at Miami
University. His publications included Robert
Hamilton Bishop, Nursing in Ohio: A
History (co-author), and The Negro
in
the Old Northwest, and he was a member of the American Historical Associa-
tion, the Organization of American
Historians, and the American Association
of State and Local History.
While the history profession in general
will sorely miss Professor
Rodabaugh's overall talents, Ohio
History in particular will suffer the enor-
mous loss of his penetrating editorial
insights. His aid to the journal was lim-
itless, and we will miss the honor of
having him on our advisory board.
Memorial contributions may be made in
Rodabaugh's name to the Miami
University Fund, the Ohioana Library
Association, or to the Ohio Historical
Foundation.