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Congressman Edward G. Breen Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-409
Abstract This collection contains the papers of Edward G. Breen, a Dayton, Ohio native and Democratic Congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives for the third district of Ohio from 1949-1951. Before being elected to Congress, Breen served in the Air Force during World War II, he then served as mayor for the city of Dayton upon his return home from war. After serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Breen was elected to the Board of Commissioners for Montgomery County. Three scrapbooks of...
Dates: 1908-2013; Majority of material found within 1940-1950

Shirley Russell Coen Fairview High School Class of 1945 Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-527
Abstract

The collection consists of scrapbooks, school newspapers, and materials related to the graduating class of 1945 from Fairview High School in Dayton, Ohio. Fairview High School was built in 1929 and later became a middle school and elementary school before it was eventually demolished in 2010. The Collection also includes information on class reunions.

Dates: 1943-2016

Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association Records

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Identifier: MS-183
Abstract The Dayton Philharmonic Women's Association (DPWA), later known as the Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association (DPVA), was formed in 1951 with the purpose of supporting the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra in promotion, education, and fundraising. In 1996, the name changed to the Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association when men were admitted. This collection contains records dating back to the creation of the DPWA. Included are board and committee minutes, revisions of the DPWA constitution...
Dates: 1944 - 2015

Inland Children's Chorus Collection

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Identifier: MS-432
Abstract

The Inland Children’s Chorus was sponsored by the Inland Manufacturing Division of the General Motors Corporation from 1936-1970 and open to children (ages 8-16) of Inland employees. The Chorus was a unique contribution by American industry to young people, the community, and the performing arts. The collection includes programs from their concerts, photographs, books, newspaper and periodical clippings, certificates, and memorabilia all donated by former members of the Chorus.

Dates: 1936-2017; Majority of material found within 1936-1970

Kettering Family Papers (MS-363)

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Identifier: MS-363
Abstract The Kettering Family Papers contain materials documenting the life of Charles F. Kettering, as well as his son Eugene Kettering, daughter-in-law Virginia Kettering, and their children. The Kettering family was heavily involved in the industrial and, later, philanthropic make-up of the city of Dayton during the 20th century, and were greatly influential in the city's more recent history. Made up primarily of photographs, correspondence, family keepsakes such as holiday cards, photo albums and...
Dates: 1876-2006; Majority of material found within 1930-1972

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