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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 913 Collections and/or Records:

Socialist Feminist Conference Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-141
Abstract

Records in this collection document the planning and organization of a national Socialist Feminist conference held in July, 1975, at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Materials include organizational papers, steering committee minutes, correspondence, working papers, registration details, women's movement pamphlets, printed materials, and audiocassettes relating to the conference. Nine socialist-feminist organizations sponsored this event.

Dates: 1974 - 1975

Society of Friends (Quakers) Records (MFM-125)

 Collection
Identifier: MFM-125
Scope and Contents Collection consists of records from the Society of Friends Ohio Valley Yearly Meeting and includes records from the following Quarterly and Monthly Meetings: Alum Creek, Miami, Short Creek, Green Plain, Campus, Milford, Springboro, Fall Creek, Goshen, Elk Creek, Whitewater, Westfield, Yellow Springs, Lafayette, Lexington, and Louisville. Records consist of membership rolls, marriages, births, deaths, removals, minutes of Men's and Women's Meetings, the minutes of various committees, and...
Dates: 1776-1988

Frank Somers Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-86
Abstract

Frank Somers served as the mayor of Dayton, Ohio from 1962-1965. Before and after his political career, he and his wife were involved in Dayton civic affairs. The papers of Frank Somers cover the political life of Frank Somers approximately from the years 1958 to 1966 as well as family information and world travels.

Dates: 1860-1981; Majority of material found within 1958-1965

Sons of Veterans U.S.A. Colonel G.W. Andrews Camp 254 Records (MS-10)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-10
Abstract

The records consist of the group's organizational records, including a minute book, ledger, cashbook, requisition books and roll of members for 1891 through 1893. These records are nearly complete, thus, although they cover a relatively short period of time, their completeness allows a thorough overall view of the organizational requirements of Sons of Veterans camps.

Dates: 1891-1893

Sons of Veterans U.S.A. Earnshaw Camp No. 89 Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-68
Abstract

Consists of a volume of minutes for 1890-1899 which includes quartermaster's reports and resolutions of respect for deceased members. Also included is a folder of loose materials containing quarterly reports, receipts, and a list of suspended members.

Dates: 1890-1910

South Park Preservation Works Records (MS-658)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-658
Abstract The collection consists primarily of business records for South Park Preservation Works (SPPW), a corporation which purchased and rehabilitated historic properties within the historic district of South Park, Dayton, Ohio. The records include articles of incorporation, membership rosters, meeting minutes, financial records, grants, National Trust reports, correspondence, and information concerning their various properties. Property information largely consists of associated financial...
Dates: 1982-1999

Southwest Ohio School Nurses Association Records (FSC-44)

 Collection
Identifier: FSC-44
Abstract The Southwest Ohio School Nurses Association (SWOSNA) was founded in late 1967, with a primary purpose of developing strategies to obtain mandatory school health services and certification. It includes school nurses from southwestern Ohio, including Dayton, Springfield, Middletown, and Cincinnati. The organization’s goals include promoting health knowledge and advancing the quality of health services for school aged children in southwestern Ohio; fostering professional attitudes and adhering...
Dates: 1965-2015

Special Libraries Association, Central Ohio Chapter Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-97
Abstract

Collection contains some materials which pertain to the National Special Libraries Association, however, most material deals with the activities of the local Central Ohio Chapter, previously named the Dayton chapter. Included are chapter by-laws, minutes, workshop and conference reports, bulletins, financial records and printed materials.

Dates: 1955-1998

Springfield (Ohio) Chamber of Commerce Booklet (SC-175)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-175
Scope and Contents

Springfield Chamber of Commerce booklet contains information regarding the history, architecture, businesses, schools, organizations, government, agriculture, manufacturing, and residential area of Springfield. Also includes photographs and drawings of Springfield landmarks and a listing of businesses and advertisements. Published circa 1924.

Dates: circa 1924

Springfield (Ohio) Municipal Airport Papers (SC-59)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-59
Scope and Contents

Contains papers regarding the construction of a new hangar at the local Springfield (Ohio) airport, dated 1949.

Dates: 1949