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Abe Bassett Wright State University Theatre (UA-6) Collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA-6
Abstract

This collection contains slides, videos and published materials on Abe Bassett and the Wright State University Theatre. The slides are of productions Bassett produced during his tenure in the Theatre department. The published materials covers Bassett’s time at the Theatrer Department and the other is an autobiography.

Dates: 1970 - 1988

Alexandria Bayliff COVID-19 Experience (CSC-7)

 Collection
Identifier: CSC-7
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a single Adobe Spark project entitled “Insta Fresh Corona Thyme #COVID19: The Life of an Instacart Shopper During COVID19.” The project includes 11 photographs, with captions, describing a trip to the grocery store Fresh Thyme, while working as a shopper for the grocery delivery service Instacart, near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis in March 2020. The final photograph also shows damage still being repaired from the May 2019 Dayton tornadoes.

Dates: 2020 March

Belmont Bison High School Alumni Collection

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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

Freeman F. Bentley Papers

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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

Rudi Berndt Papers (MS-632)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-632
Abstract

Berndt was a German scientist who came to the U.S.A. as part of Operation Paperclip at the close of WWII. His collection primarily documents his work in parachute development, in both Germany and the United States, from the WWII era through the Cold War. Materials include photographs, scientific test notes, educational records, security investigation reports, German identification papers, resumes, memoir, and other documents.

Dates: 1927-2003; Majority of material found within 1937-1953

L. M. Berry Collection of Midwest Interurban Schedules (MS-671)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-671
Abstract

The collection consists of interurban train schedules for cities in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The schedules include information about the train lines, arrival and departure times, stations, distances, and sometimes fares, as well as advertisements and often a short business directory for the particular city. The advertisements were sold by L. M. Berry, later founder of L. M. Berry and Company, an extremely successful telephone directory publishing company.

Dates: 1907-1911, 1918

Wilbur F. H. Bigelow, Sr., Dayton Wright Company Collection (SC-347)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-347
Scope and Contents Wilbur F. H. Bigelow, Sr., was a foreman in the Mill department of Dayton-Wright Airplane Company factory at Moraine (Plant 1), during World War I. The collection consists primarily of 28 photographs, most of which relate to Bigelow’s work at the factory, including DH-4 aircraft, employees and factory scenes, air demonstration shows, and aerial photographs captured during a test flight. Photos unrelated to Dayton-Wright Airplane include: one photo depicts the Wright Brothers’ Homecoming in...
Dates: 1909-1941; Majority of material found within 1917-1919

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

Jeraldyne Blunden Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-337
Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence, schedules, notebooks, and business and financial records from Jeraldyne Blunden the founder of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and the creator of Jeraldyne's School of the Dance. There are also personal papers in the collection such as family reunion and wedding materials, insurance information and awards. Also included are scrapbook photos taken for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Tour from 1962-1972.

Dates: 1960-2000

Brad Tillson Inventing Flight Collection

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Identifier: MS-483
Abstract This collection contains the personal papers of J. Bradford Tillson, the chairman of the Inventing Flight Celebration held in Dayton, Ohio. It documents his correspondence and work on the Inventing Flight Celebration Commission and his involvement with the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission; the committee for the national celebration of flight. This collection contains personal correspondence, financial documentation, planning information and other materials related to the Centennial of...
Dates: 1912-2006; Majority of material found within 1989-2004

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Haskell, Katharine Wright, 1874-1929 3
International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers. Local 755 (Dayton, Ohio) 3
Kettering, Charles Franklin, 1876-1958 3
Patterson family 3
Patterson, Jefferson, 1801-1863 3
Patterson, John Henry, 1844-1922 3
Reece, Jane, 1868-1961 3
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Association of Junior Leagues International 2
Brown, Kleon Thaw, 1886-1925 2
Brown, Martha McClellan, 1838-1916 2
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Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company 2
Dayton Federation of Women's Clubs 2
Deeds, E.A. (Edward Andrew), 1874-1960 2
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Dewey, Dawne 2
Elsner, Robert N., 1906-1983 2
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Fordham Health Sciences Library (Wright State University) 2
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Frigidaire Corporation 2
Fullerton, Richard D., 1915-1990 2
Fyr-Fyter Company 2
General Motors Corporation. Inland Manufacturing Division 2
Harris, Harold R., 1897-1989 2
Hirshon, Arnold, 1950- 2
Iddings, Andrew S., 1880-1974 2
International Union of Electrical Workers. District Council 7 2
International Union of Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers. Local 768 (Dayton, Ohio) 2
Johnston family 2
Junior League of Dayton, Ohio 2
Kennedy, Grafton Sherwood, 1893-1974 2
Kennedy, Louise Achey, 1860-1945 2
Lahm, Frank Purdy, 1877-1963 2
League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area 2
Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974 2
Markle, Herbert Van, 1948- 2
Mayfield, William Preston, 1896-1974 2
Miller, Ivonette Wright, 1896-1995 2
Montovan, Vickie 2
Ohio Baptist Convention 2
Ohio. General Assembly. Senate 2
Patterson, Julia Johnston, 1811-1897 2
Patterson, Edith McClure, 1881-1962 2
Patterson, Robert, 1753-1827 2
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Shellabarger, Sheila 2
South Park Improvement Council 2
Steinhilber, Wesley M., 1917-2007 2
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Abbott, Berenice, 1898-1991 1
Abel, Joseph F., 1839-1911 1
Abel, D. Herbert, 1903-1969 1
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Aerospace Research Laboratories (U.S.) 1
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Allen, James, 1849-1933 1
Allyn, Stan 1
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American Chemical Society. Symposium 1
American Envelope Company 1
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