A Historic collection of Ohio law and state business from 1877, offering a clear view of how the era managed budgets, governance, and public needs.
This volume collects General Laws, Local Laws, and Joint Resolutions adopted by the Sixty-Second General Assembly during its adjourned session in Columbus. It includes notable sections on appropriations, the management of state offices, and the asylum fund, as well as detailed acts related to public works, libraries, and state institutions. The book presents the plain language of the statutes, making a snapshot of Ohio’s legal framework in that period accessible to researchers, students, and general readers.
- Learn how 1877 state budgets and expenditures were allocated across departments and agencies.
- See examples of the era’s legislative structure, including commissions, boards, and offices.
- Explore the format and language of 19th‑century state legislation and appropriation acts.
- Gain context for Ohio’s public institutions and infrastructure through specific fund provisions.
Ideal for readers of Ohio legal history, archival researchers, and anyone curious about how 19th‑century state government operated.