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Juliet Stroh Blanchard Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-340
Abstract
The manuscript collection of Juliet Blanchard is a bountiful resource of primary materials for research relating to the social, educational, and philanthropic activities of a woman who made a significant contribution to Dayton and to the state of Ohio during the mid-20th century. Her collection is of special interest in the field of Women's Studies as Blanchard challenged the boundaries of traditional homemaking. The collection also provides some insight on the activities of the...
Dates:
1902-1996
Found in:
Special Collections
Andrew S. Iddings Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-23
Abstract
Correspondence, notes, travel journals, clippings, financial records, and business files pertaining to Iddings' long career as a lawyer, businessman, civic leader and photographer in Dayton, Ohio.
Dates:
1803-1974; Majority of material found within 1900-1971
Found in:
Special Collections
Adelaide Patricia O'Brien Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-170
Abstract
A native of Sharonville, Ohio, Patricia O'Brien was a successful singer and actress in New York City during the early part of this century. She returned to Dayton in 1917 and became manager of the Dayton Symphony Association. She also worked as a promoter of local theatrical events. Her papers include correspondence, photographs, diaries, and miscellaneous items.
Dates:
1913-1980
Found in:
Special Collections