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Aviation Lithograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-403

Abstract

A collection contains thirteen early aviation lithographs and one photograph.

Dates: 1866-1910

Found in: Special Collections

Aviation Trail, Inc., Records (MS-577)

Collection

Identifier: MS-577

Abstract

Aviation Trail, Inc., began in 1981 as an aviation-themed marketing effort in Dayton, Ohio. Initially including over 30 historical sites in the Miami Valley area relating to aviation history, a small self-guided tour brochure highlighting 16 sites was published. As of 2019, the Trail includes 18 sites.

Dates: 1924-2014; Majority of material found within ( 1980-2014)

Found in: Special Collections

Axel Bahnsen Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-145

Abstract

Axel Bahnsen was an internationally known photographer who lived in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Bahnsen became known for his portraits, pictorial studies, and nature scenes. Bahnsen’s photography features scenes from his home in Ohio to Mexico, France and more. This collection contains 345 prints from Bahnsen’s work from 1937-1977, most with exhibit and salon stamps, and exhibition catalogs and brochures from 1947-1977.

Dates: 1937-1977

Found in: Special Collections

Max Baker Aviation Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-88

Abstract Max Baker was an engineer with a keen interest in the Wright Brothers and early aviation. His collection includes copies of his research papers on technical aspects of the invention of flight, copies of Wilbur Wright's diaries and correspondence with Chanute, copies of the Wrights' patents, photographs of Wright propellers, wind tunnels, and various other experimental equipment, Baker's correspondence with aviation experts and enthusiasts, and drawings and blueprints of Wright aircraft and...

Dates: 1904-1967

Found in: Special Collections

John C. Beason Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-521

Abstract

The collection consists primarily of materials pertaining to Beason’s service during World War II in the Western Pacific, including several photographs, a scrapbook of newspaper clippings, and rosters of personnel who also served in the 37th Division Artillery from the group’s reunions. Copies of sketches by Edward J. Dollriehs of the Western Pacific are also included.

Dates: 1940-2016; Majority of material found within 1940-1945

Found in: Special Collections

Beavercreek Women's League Records

Collection

Identifier: MS-428

Abstract Established in 1969, the Beavercreek Women's League (BWL) is a civic organization that supports families, women, and their communities. It is an ongoing collection that includes administrative and organizational records including meeting agendas and minutes, monthly financial statements, end of the year reports, constitutions, by laws and code of regulations, correspondence, membership records, and program information; publicity and publication records including newsletters, newspaper...

Dates: 1969-2012

Found in: Special Collections

Calvin James and Selma Lee Beck Collection (SC-386)

Collection

Identifier: SC-386

Scope and Contents

All the photos of this collection were taken sometime between 1941 and 1944 at the Dayton-area Frigidaire Plant 3.

The first folder contains 35 small black and white photos documenting the day-to-day manufacturing of .50 caliber Browning machines guns within Plant 3.

The second folder contains 16 large black and white photos documenting a company event celebrating the 250,000th gun manufactured by Frigidaire. There is a picture of Selma eating cake in this folder.

Dates: Circa 1941-1944

Found in: Special Collections

Belmont Bison High School Alumni Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-448

Abstract

This collection contains materials assembled by the Belmont Bison (High School) Alumni Association, Dayton, Ohio, covering the history of the school, focusing primarily on student and alumni activities. The majority of the collection is comprised of photographs and slides, but also includes newsletters and newspaper articles along with award plaques and miscellaneous memorabilia.

Dates: 1956-2006

Found in: Special Collections

Freeman F. Bentley Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-423

Abstract The collection consists of papers covering Freeman Bentley's life, focusing on his scientific career and his research in spectroscopy. The majority of the material in this collection is scientific in nature and includes test results, data sheets, technical reports and articles. Bentley authored many of the technical reports and articles in this collection. His writings and reports are especially important considering Bentley was a pioneer in the field of far infrared spectroscopy. In...

Dates: 1937 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1955 - 1975

Found in: Special Collections

Donovan Berlin Collection, McCook Field Photographs (SC-282)

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: SC-282

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of eleven 2-3/4" x 4-3/4" black and white photographs documenting the overnight stop at McCook Field of the Douglas World Cruiser "Around the World" Flight in 1924. The photos are dated September 13, 1924 and were taken by Donovan Berlin.

Dates: 1924

Found in: Special Collections

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Aviation Lithograph Collection

Aviation Trail, Inc., Records (MS-577)

Axel Bahnsen Papers

Max Baker Aviation Collection

John C. Beason Papers

Beavercreek Women's League Records

Calvin James and Selma Lee Beck Collection (SC-386)

Belmont Bison High School Alumni Collection

Freeman F. Bentley Papers

Donovan Berlin Collection, McCook Field Photographs (SC-282)

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