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Poli. Politics

 Topic Guide
Identifier: Poli
This classification groups together collections on the topic of Politics.

Found in 70 Collections and/or Records:

Katharine Kennedy Brown Collection, Lenz Addition

 Collection
Identifier: MS-404
Abstract The collection contains documents, correspondence, photographs, and political materials related to Katharine Kennedy Brown’s personal and political life. Some documents and correspondence pertain to members of Brown’s family, including her mother Louise Achey Kennedy (1860-1945), father Grafton Claggett Kennedy (1859-1909), brother Grafton Sherwood “Duke” Kennedy (1893-1974), husband Kleon Thaw Brown (1886-1925), and mother-in-law Martha McClellan Brown (1838-1916). Documentation from...
Dates: 1854-1977

Judith Ezekiel "Feminism in the Heartland" Research Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-507
Content Description The collection consists of materials created and collected by Judith Ezekiel in the course of her research to complete her book, Feminism in the Heartland, published in 2002 by The Ohio State University Press. The materials consist of correspondence, subject files, PhD dissertation notes, index cards covering significant events and people associated with the feminist movement in Dayton during the 1970s, and oral history interviews of over fifty-eight activist. Series I,...
Dates: 1965-1999

Miles S. Kuhns Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-382
Abstract

The Miles S. Kuhns Papers consist mainly of correspondence related to Kuhns' political career. It contains many lobbying letters from citizens and organizations. Almost half of the collection relates to Kuhns' work with the Ohio Revolutionary War Memorial Commission. A third section consists of personal correspondence and ephemera Kuhns received throughout his career.

Dates: 1920-1939

James M. Cox Papers (MS-2)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2
Abstract Consists of correspondence, reports, speeches, photographs, clippings, and other printed materials relating to Cox's long career as a journalist and politician. Cox was a U.S. Congressman representing Ohio's 3rd District from 1909-1913, and the governor of Ohio from 1913-1915 and from 1917-1921. In 1920 he was the Democratic nominee for President with Franklin D. Roosevelt as his running mate. Cox was also the owner and publisher of several newspapers including the Dayton Daily News and the...
Dates: 1908-1960

Darke County Records Collection (MS-67)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-67
Scope and Contents This collection consists of a miscellaneous collection of receipts, correspondence, executions and summons, photographs, articles of agreement, etc., mainly from Darke County, Ohio. The first two folders contain primarily Darke County local government records such as contracts, executions, and summons. Many of these records were signed by William Hess or Jesse R. Hyer, both of whom were Justices of the Peace for Franklin Township in the late 1800s. The last two...
Dates: 1857-1938

Frederick N. Young Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-76
Abstract

The papers in this collection cover the years 1968-1976 when Young served as a State Representative from Dayton to the Ohio General Assembly. The majority of the papers consist of correspondence with constituents and political colleagues. There are also working papers, clippings, reports, speeches, and campaign materials. There is also a file of correspondence and photographs on the 1970 Kent State University incident.

Dates: 1950-1976; Majority of material found within 1968-1976

Ruth Herr Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-91
Abstract

Ruth Herr was an art teacher in the Dayton and Oakwood public schools. The materials in this collection reflect her interest in women's rights and include a constitution and by-laws for the National Woman's Party, a speech by Mrs. Herr, several copies of the National Woman's Party newspaper Equal Rights, and clippings and miscellaneous material pertaining to the National Woman's Party.

Dates: 1935-1949

Local Dayton Socialist Party Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-94
Abstract

The bulk of records in this collection were generated by the Socialist Party organization in Dayton from 1901-1924 and include membership meeting minutes, the minutes of various committees, financial records, and a listing of new members for the years 1906-1908 and 1912-1917. Also included is a small collection of Socialist Party literature, some state and national Party materials, and a miscellaneous collection of notices, handbills, correspondence, and photographs.

Dates: 1901-1956; Majority of material found within 1901-1924

Julius Maranze Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-580
Abstract

The Julius Maranze Papers deal with the legal disputes surrounding Dayton’s Old Courthouse and Cooper Park, resulting from the manner in which the properties were conveyed by Daniel C. Cooper in the early 19th century. Julius Maranze and his wife Pauline were leaders in the efforts to preserve the Old Courthouse and Cooper Park.

Dates: 1799-1971; Majority of material found within 1940-1958

Charles V. Simms Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-73
Content Description The entire collection falls into three series. Series I consists of the Montgomery County Commissioner administration files during Charles V. Simms term 1973-1976.Series I is arranged by subject and includes administrative information on the Montgomery County Community Action Agency 1973 1976, an anti poverty organization. The collection also contains information on the Newfields (new community organization) project 1973-1976. Administrative information is available for county...
Dates: 1972-1976