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Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association Records
Collection
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
Found in:
Special Collections
Miami Valley Literacy Council Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-445
Abstract
The Miami Valley Literacy Council (MVLC) was organized in 1964 by a group of women who realized that many adults in the city of Dayton, Ohio, were unable to read. The collection includes board minutes, magazine articles, newspaper clippings, correspondence, student work, training manuals, photographs, a scrapbook, and newsletters. Most items are by or about the Miami Valley Literacy Council, a volunteer-based non-profit organization with the mission of helping individuals to achieve...
Dates:
1964-2010; Majority of material found within 1980-2000
Found in:
Special Collections
Wright Company Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-471
Abstract
The Wright Company was formed in November 1909 with Wilbur Wright as President and Orville Wright one of two Vice-Presidents. In 1915, Orville sold the company to a group of investors, which later merged the company with the Martin Company. The records consist of copies of material from the Wright Company Records held by the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. Included in the records are Wright Company board of directors meeting minutes, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and legal...
Dates:
1905-1917
Found in:
Special Collections
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