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LH. Local History

 Topic Guide
Identifier: LH
Collections pertaining to the local history of the Miami Valley of Ohio.

Found in 889 Collections and/or Records:

Walnut Hills Christian Church/ First Christian Church Records (MS-619)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-619
Abstract

The collection contains four record books and a 16-millimeter film, that document membership, activities, and meetings in Dayton’s First Christian Church and the related Walnut Hills Christian Church.

Dates: 1908-1957

Wapakoneta Building and Saving Society Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-19
Abstract

Records consist of two volumes of minutes of an Auglaize County financial institution.

Dates: 1900-1912

Wapakoneta Farmers Bank Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-24
Abstract

Contains financial records including cashbooks, journals and discount registers of an Auglaize County, Ohio, bank.

Dates: 1903-1930

War Camp Community Service Song Sheet (SC-174)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-174
Scope and Contents

Song sheet published by the Dayton Evening Herald for use during community events, includes words for 34 songs.

Dates: circa 1918

George Watson Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-191
Abstract

A small collection of 19th and early 20th century family papers from Xenia Township in Greene County, Ohio, consisting of correspondence, printed materials, business and legal papers.

Dates: 1851-1923

Waymire Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-180
Abstract

Collection consists primarily of genealogical papers gathered by John Waymire of Montgomery County, Ohio. Included are family and surname data for related families, correspondence, personal papers, and photographs.

Dates: 1855-1920

Noah Elwood Weaver Photograph Albums

 Collection
Identifier: MS-503
Abstract

This collection consists of five photo albums documenting the Weaver/Eicher families, during the early part of the twentieth century, including family vacations, recreation, and other aspects of their daily lives in the Miami Valley Region of Ohio and more specifically the town of West Carrollton.

Dates: 1908-1937

Paul Webb Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-426
Abstract

The Paul Webb Collection consists of records and files accumulated by the research firm Webb Associates during the course of experiments in human physiology and calorimetry between 1972 and 1984, as well as articles, book drafts, and other publications on similar topics, written by or citing Dr. Paul Webb. The collection also contains several Vari-Temp suits which were part of a calorimeter designed and used by Dr. Webb, as well as prototype space activity suits also designed by Webb.

Dates: 1953-1993; Majority of material found within 1972-1984

George "JR" Wedekind Aviation Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-436
Abstract The JR Wedekind Aviation Collection contains a variety of materials, primarily dealing with his work in aviation. The bulk of the collection pertains to the Dayton Air Show and the National Aviation Trail, both of which Wedekind played a vital role in making successful. There are a large number of VHS tapes of the Dayton Air Show and promotional videos for potential air show acts. Business documents, correspondence, photographs and slides tracing the origins and construction of the...
Dates: 1955-2003; Majority of material found within 1990-2000

Clara Weisenborn Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-143
Abstract

Weisenborn represented Montgomery County in the Ohio State Legislature for over 20 years. Her papers consist primarily of files connected with her legislative career and include working papers, committee reports, bills, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. Weisenborn's most active areas of interest were the environment, health, and education. While detailing her work in the Ohio Legislature, the papers offer very little insight into her personal life.

Dates: 1960-1980