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C. B. (Charles Burleigh) Galbreath
1858–1934
A devoted Ohio historian and librarian, he spent decades preserving the state's stories, records, and public memory. His writing blends careful research with a strong sense of place, making regional history feel lively and human.
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Story of the Aeroplane
by C. B. (Charles Burleigh) Galbreath
About the author
Born in 1858, Charles Burleigh Galbreath was an American writer, historian, educator, and librarian whose career was closely tied to Ohio's civic and cultural life. He taught school early on, later became active in public service, and built a reputation as a careful recorder of the state's past.
Galbreath is especially remembered for his work as Ohio State Librarian and for his leadership in the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society. Through those roles, he helped collect, organize, and preserve materials that shaped how Ohio history would be studied and remembered.
He also wrote extensively, including historical works that introduced readers to Ohio's people, institutions, and development. For listeners interested in local history, genealogy, or the making of the American Midwest, his work offers a grounded and informed view from someone who spent much of his life keeping that history alive.