John R. Kasich Congressional Collection

Congressman. Governor. Neighbor.

Ohio politician John Kasich made Westerville his home after graduating from Ohio State in 1974. His election to the state senate at age 26 was the start of a fast-moving, high-profile career.

He served for nine terms (from 1983 until 2000) in the United States Congress as the representative from Ohio's 12th Congressional District, where he became known for his dedication to the cause of balancing the budget. Browse the collection.

About the Collection

The John R. Kasich Collection was donated to the Westerville Public Library and is made available via the Westerville History Museum. It includes Congressional & Senate papers, such as personal and political files, campaign media files, legislative files, committee files, media files, and administrative files.

For research or access to physical collections, please make an appointment.

Black & white photograph of John Kasich, 1986

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Through historical collections and learning experiences, deepen your understanding of your community and its place in the world. From Underground Railroad activities to anti-alcohol efforts, the people who came before you have shaped the course of American history and given Westerville a unique legacy.
Through historical collections and learning experiences, deepen your understanding of your community and its place in the world. From Underground Railroad activities to anti-alcohol efforts, the people who came before you have shaped the course of American history and given Westerville a unique legacy.

Ukrainian Culture in Central Ohio (Nov. 2025-Sept. 2026)

Nov 19, 2025
Dive into the world of Ukrainian culture with art inspired by folklore and oral histories of Ukrainian families in the Westerville area.

Log Cabins of Westerville (Nov. 2025-Sept. 2026)

Nov 19, 2025
Find out about the lost, surviving, and at risk log cabins from the 1800s to today.

Gary Gardiner Collection: Photos of Westerville (2004-)

Includes an estimated 2 million digital photographs of Westerville from Gardner's My Final Photo project.

Photojournalist Gardiner gifts 2 million digital images

Nov 18, 2025
Gardiner, a retired photojournalist, will be gifting his collection of photographs taken in Westerville to the Westerville History Museum.

Jackie B.

Jackie has made a career of working with communities to tell their stories and preserve their history.

Jim S.

Jim loves digging into the archives of historic maps and news in the Westerville History Museum.

Katy K.

Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.

Kaitlin S.

Kaitlin is passionate about helping the Westerville Public Library remain strong for future generations.
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