Repository:

Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Title:

Leigh Herington papers

Inclusive Date(s):

1953-2003

Bulk Date(s):

1995-2002

Author:

Finding aid prepared by Sarah Richardson

Creation:

Finding aid encoded by Sarah Richardson using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2008

Description Rules:

Finding aid prepared using DACS

Origination:

Herington, Leigh

Extent:

5 cubic feet (5 record storage boxes)

Physical Location:

11th floor

Finding Aid Identifier:

OhKeUSC0083

Abstract:

This collection, dating from 1953-2003, consists of papers from the office of former Ohio State Senator, Leigh Herington. He held office from 1995-2002. Included in this collection are: legislative bills, speeches, clippings, correspondence, research materials and other miscellaneous items.

Language(s):

The records are in English.

Biography of Leigh Herington

Leigh Ellsworth Herington, born in 1945, was raised in Rochester, New York. He attended Alfred State College in New York, then transferred to Kent State University where he received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Administration in 1967 and 1971, respectively. He served a short time in the U.S. Army in 1968 and 1969. Herington furthered his education by obtaining a law degree from the University of Akron in 1976. He also worked in various positions at local colleges and universities, including Kent State University. In the late 1970's he began working as an attorney at the Aurora, Ohio law firm of Christley, Herington and Pierce. Herington has also had prominent roles in various organizations. In 1981 he was the president of the Crestwood Board of Education and he was also the president of the Portage County United Way in 1985. For four years, he served as the Portage County Democratic Chairman before resigning in 1994. In 1995 he was elected to the Ohio State Senate by the Senate Democratic Caucus to replace the retiring Democrat, Robert Nettle and to represent District 28. He held his position as a State Senator through 2002 and during his tenure, Herington became Assistant Minority Whip (1996), Assistant Minority Leader (1999) and Minority Leader in 2001. Not only did he have these prominent roles in the Senate, but he also served on many committees throughout the years, including: Ways and Means, Legislative Service Commission, Rules and various others. He and his wife, Anita, have two daughters.

Scope and Content

This collection contains documents from former Ohio State Senator Leigh Herington while he was in office between 1995 and 2002. Included in the his papers are files pertaining to state legislation. This comprises the bulk of the collection. These files are composed of the following materials: legislative bills, legislative bill drafts, correspondence, letters, notes, clippings and other various research items. Also included in the collection are files containing speeches, press releases, and presentation materials. Some of the research materials date to before Herington's election to the Ohio State Senate in 1995.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is divided into three series as follow:

• Series 1: Legislation: 1953-2002
• Series 2: Speeches: 1983-2003
• Sereis 3: Clippings, Press Releases, and Subject Files: 1980-2003

Processing Information

This collection was processed at the file level.

Restrictions on Access

Restricted documents from two files in the collection have been separated and restricted from access due to the presence of medical information.

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

Leigh Herington papers. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Acquisition Information

Former Ohio State Senator Leigh Herington donated this collection to the Special Collections and Archives on October 24, 2003.

Subject Headings

The following subjects are found in this collection:

Subjects:

• Ohio -- Politics and government -- 1951-

Persons:

• Herington, Leigh

Organizations/Corporations:

• Ohio. General Assembly. Senate

Functions:

• Legislating

Occupations:

• Legislators
• Lawyers

Material Types:

• Correspondence
• Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
• Speeches
• Press releases
• Bills (legislative records)

Detailed Description of The Collection