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Local History Collections
(Description ID: 607039)
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums
Ray Grob
LH-432
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Introduction
Biographical Sketch
Scope and Content
Inventory
Introduction
The Ray Grob collection was donated to the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums in 2018.
Biographical Sketch
Born on March 20th, 1930, to Raymond and Gladys Grob, Ray Grob was raised in his hometown of Fremont, Ohio, on South Wood Street. The Grob family owned a business - Grob Camera Shop, which had been in the family since 1875. Ray spent his time working with his father at the camera shop starting at the age of 13, at which time he also acquired and amateur radio license. While these factors played a role in Ray’s childhood, the Boy Scouts of America was another focus of Ray’s life. He earned the rank of Life Scout and later became a Sea Scout.
In 1948, the same year that Ray became a Sea Scout, he also graduated from St. Joseph High School and joined the Naval Reserve, eventually serving in the Korean War in 1951 as a Naval radioman. After his service, Ray returned home and continued his work for the family business. His family business, the love of nature and the Boy Scouts were intertwined following Ray’s marriage to Jane Huffman and the births of their two children, Dianne and Joe.
Spending quality time with the family in the outdoors allowed Ray the opportunity to capture photographs of his family while on their outdoor adventures. Ray made many civic contributions over the years, including continued work with the the Boy Scouts of America, the City of Fremont’s Environmental Advisory Committee, and several others.
Ray’s love of nature led to his decision to sell the Grob Camera Shop, choosing to do what he loved most. He spent his time focusing on the outdoors, writing about his adventures and interests, and even hosting a radio show with his wife, called “Outdoors with Ray Grob.” Becoming a professional outdoor writer was a great achievement for Ray. It allowed him to share his passion for nature through his photographs and articles.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of four scrapbooks containing copies of Mr. Grob’s published articles on nature, conservation, and world travels. Album 1 dates from 1964 – 1971; Album 2, 1971 – 1978; Album 3, 1979 – 1985, and Album 4, 1986 – 1988. For ease of access, topics are listed in the inventory alphabetically followed by the date of publication.
Inventory
Ac. 5996 1 ½ linear ft.
Outdoor Beacon Articles
By Ray Grob
Topic Date
Aerial Photography Aug, 1965
Africa Feb, 1984
Africa Mar, 1984
Africa Apr, 1987
Airplanes Nov, 1981
Algoma Central Railway Nov, 1976
Algoma Country Sept, 1980
Alkaline Batteries Mar, 1967
Allagwash Wilderness Waterway Nov, 1974
Allagwash Wilderness Waterway Dec, 1974
Allegheny River Jul, 1975
Alpena, MI Aug, 1983
Alpine Camera Bag Jan, 1968
Amazon River Feb, 1983
Amazon River Nov, 1983
American Goldfinch Mar, 1976
Anjigami Lake Dec, 1976
Artic Tours Jan, 1984
Asia Sept, 1987
Au Sable River Aug, 1979
Au Sable River Jun, 1982
Au Sable River—South Branch May, 1985
Auglaize River Sep, 1974
Australia Oct, 1985
Australia Nov, 1985
Axes Jun, 1967
Backpacks Jun, 1978
Backpacks Mar, 1980
Baltimore Orioles Sept, 1973
Bass Fishing Aug, 1984
Bass Fishing—Alabama ca Mar, 1985
Beaver Creek State Park Sept, 1975
Belted Kingfisher Nov, 1974
Binoculars Jul, 1966
Binoculars Dec, 1966
Bird Baths Aug, 1968
Bird Feeder Photography Nov, 1966
Bird Feeder Photography Dec, 1978
Bird Feeders Jan, 1974
Bird Feeders ca Dec, 1975
Bird Feeders Dec, 1977
Bird Feeders Dec, 1982
Bird Houses Mar, 1968
Bird Houses Apr, 1968
Bird Houses Apr, 1974
Bird Houses Apr, 1982
Birds, Attracting Nov, 1967
Birds, Attracting Nov, 1986
Black & White vs Color Photography Nov, 1964
Black-capped Chickadee Feb, 1976
Blackberry Cordial Aug, 1977
Black Flies ca Jun, 1986
Blue Fish Aug, 1978
Blue Gill Fishing Jun, 1980
Blue Gill Fishing Jun, 1985
Blue Gill Fishing Jun, 1988
Blue Jays Nov, 1971
Bob Evans Farm Feb, 1976
Bonefish Oct, 1984
Box Turtles June, 1972
Box Turtles Oct, 1975
Bushnell Televar Camera Sept, 1967
Camera Carrying Cases Dec, 1964
Cameras Aug, 1964
Cameras & Cold Weather Jan, 1966
Cameras for Outdoorsmen Dec, 1965
Camp Cooking Aug, 1981
Camp Cooking Oct, 1986
Camp Sites Nov, 1968
Camp Sites Mar, 1981
Camp Stoves June, 1969
Camping with Children ca Aug, 1985
Camping tips Apr, 1976
Canoe Guide (Book) Mar, 1976
Canoe Liveries May, 1968
Canoe Motors Aug, 1970
Canoe Packs Oct, 1975
Canoe Seats Jul, 1969
Canoe Seats Jul, 1968
Canoe Storage May, 1974
Canoe Trip Nov, 1965
Canoe Trip Sept, 1966
Canoe Trip Oct, 1973
Canoe Trip Mar, 1988
Canoe Trip—Clear Fork River June, 1969
Canoe Trip—Ontario May, 1977
Canoeing Aug, 1967
Canoeing Oct, 1968
Canoeing Feb, 1970
Canoeing Mar, 1970
Canoeing Jul, 1974
Canoeing ca Apr, 1986
Canoeing & Photography Sept, 1965
Canoeing, Kentucky Oct, 1976
Canoeing, Kentucky Jul, 1977
Canoeing, Wilderness Jun, 1976
Canoeing, Wisconsin Nov, 1975
Canoes ca May, 1972
Canoes Jul, 1982
Cape Churchill Feb, 1985
Cardinals Apr, 1973
Cave Run Lake ca Aug, 1980
Cedar Waxwings ca Mar, 1972
Celsius Thermometer Jan, 1977
Clear Fork Reservoir ca Sept, 1975
Cliff Swallows Jan, 1976
Close-up Photography May. 1966
Color Films May, 1965
Cooked Cereal Jun, 1968
Cookstoves Sept. 1967
Concord River Jun, 1975
Conifers Aug, 1968
Cottontail Rabbits Apr, 1988
Cowbirds Jul, 1975
Coyotes Mar, 1977
Crayfish Aug, 1975
Cross Country Skiing Jan, 1979
Cross Country Skiing Dec, 1979
Cross Country Skiing Jan, 1986
Cross Country Skiing—Ohio Jan, 1981
Cross Country Skiing—Ohio Dec, 1981
Current River in MO Dec, 1970
Cuyahoga River Jun, 1970
Downy Woodpecker Mar, 1973
Drift Boat Oct, 1983
Drum (Fish) Sep, 1977
Dual 8mm Projectors Apr, 1966
Earthworms - May, 1973
Test - May, 1973
Test2 - May, 1973
Test3 - May, 1973
Test4 - May, 1973
Test5 - May, 1973
Test6 - May, 1973
Test7 - May, 1973
Test8 - May, 1973
Test9 - May, 1973
Test10 - May, 1973
Test11 - May, 1973
Test12 - May, 1973
Test13 - May, 1973
Test14 - May, 1973&