Oberlin College Archives

OBERLIN COLLEGE ARCHIVES

Browse Items (2 total)

  • Tags: John Keep

Keep Home

Keep_Home_ca1910_thumb.jpg
Keep Home was built in 1839. It was the home of Rev. John Keep (1781-1870) and Lydia Keep who owned and occupied the house for many years. In January, 1889, it was donated to the College by Theodore J. Keep and Mrs. Mary A. Keep, "... to be used as a…

Keep Cottage

Keep_Cottage,_Oberlin,_OH.jpg
The cottage was opened for use in January, 1913, with dormitory accommodations for fifty-two women. It was named in honor of Rev. John Keep and Mrs. Theodore J. Keep. Mr. George M. Clark and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Keep Clark, contributed funds…