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American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Bur Oak Chapter Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-482
Abstract
The American Business Women's Association is a nationwide professional association for women. The Bur Oak chapter was established in Dayton, in 1981. The collection includes information about projects undertaken by the organization, items discussed during meetings, social events (fundraiser), legal and financial documents, scholarships offered, and initiatives taken to help women professionally and socially in the Dayton-area. This collection is a source of information on how the ABWA Bur...
Dates:
1969-2011
Found in:
Special Collections
Friday Afternoon Club Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-290
Abstract
The Friday Afternoon Club was founded in 1893 as a literary club for women in the Dayton area. Aside from academic and literary studies, the Friday Afternoon club also enjoys social events such as lectures, plays and picnics. Still in existence, the club meets every other Friday at the homes of its members. The collection consists of minutes and membership rosters, financial records, yearly programs, and scrapbooks.
Dates:
1893-2014
Found in:
Special Collections
Horace Wright Papers (MS-579)
Collection
Identifier: MS-579
Content Description
The Horace Wright Papers consist primarily of albums with photographs, clippings, and mementos documenting both Horace’s life and activities, as well as commemorations of the accomplishments of Horace’s uncles, Wilbur and Orville Wright.Materials pertaining specifically to Horace's life and activities include childhood photographs; Horace’s education at Moraine Park School, studies at Miami University, and honorary degree from Wright State University; fishing and boating at...
Dates:
1906 - 1991
Found in:
Special Collections