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Henry H. Arnold Diary Transcription (SC-73)
Collection
Identifier: SC-73
Scope and Contents
Transcription of more than 400 pages of a diary belonging to Henry H. Arnold, a farmer in Montgomery County, Ohio.
Dates:
1875 - 1903
Found in:
Special Collections
Leonard Hill Local History Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-28
Abstract
The local history collection of Leonard Hill includes a variety of 19th century events and topics related to Piqua area history. Included are an early 19th century farmer's diary by John B. Miller, a Miami and Erie Canal log book by foreman James R. Spencer, and an 1862 Union soldier's diary recounting two months following the battle at Richmond, Kentucky in which he had been captured, paroled and returned to Union custody, north of Columbus, Ohio. In addition, various clippings and magazine...
Dates:
1836-1971; Majority of material found within 1950-1970
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
Hiram Ketcham Civil War Diary
Collection
Identifier: MS-392
Abstract
The collection consists of an original Civil War pocket diary written by Hiram Ketcham of Buchanan, Ohio, and a typed transcript. The diary begins with Ketcham reporting for duty at Circleville in the 12th District of Ohio after being drafted into U.S. Service on September 27, 1864. Ketcham was assigned to Company G of the 67th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry (O.V.I.). He wrote of his travels to the battleground, camp life and news, troop movement, fighting at Fort Gregg near...
Dates:
Nov 13, 1864 - June 30, 1865
Found in:
Special Collections
Derostus F. Ladley Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-117
Abstract
Born April 10, 1806 in Virginia, Derostus Ladley was a minister and prominent member of the Christian Connection / Connexion (also called the Christian Church). From 1838-1852, the Ladley family moved around Ohio as he preached and founded churches. In 1852, the family settled in Yellow Springs, Ohio where he founded the First Christian Church, and the Second Christian Church. He was also involved in the founding of Antioch College. His papers consist primarily of letters between Derostus...
Dates:
1821-1867
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
Oliver Protsman American Civil War Diary (SC-42)
Collection
Identifier: SC-42
Scope and Contents
An original diary providing excellent insights on the early years of the Civil War. Also included in a family history and a complete transcription of the diary.Protsman’s original diary is the main item in this collection. Also, there is a Protsman family history and a complete transcription of Protsman’s diary. It provides excellent insight on the early days of the American Civil War.*Note: In the Diary Oliver spells his last name with an s but in the family...
Dates:
1862-1863; 1942
Found in:
Special Collections
Herbert C. Osborne Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-264
Abstract
Osborne held a variety of engineering positions at McCook Field in Dayton from 1918 until 1924. His papers include diaries covering the years 1922-1923, photographs taken while he was working at McCook, and a few miscellaneous papers about his career up until 1927. The diaries record his daily activities at the field and at home, and the 79 photographs include images of aircraft, dirigibles and individuals.
Dates:
1916-1924
Found in:
Special Collections
James F. Overholser Papers (MS-5)
Collection
Identifier: MS-5
Abstract
Papers include a diary and letters which recount the personal experiences of Civil War Private Overholser who served with General Sherman on his March to the Sea. Overholser enlisted with Company D, 81st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The collection is available online at http://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms5/ .
Dates:
1861-1869; Majority of material found within 1861-1865
Found in:
Special Collections
Eunice Pearson Papers (SC-35)
Collection
Identifier: SC-35
Abstract
Diary dated 1877-1878, also includes information between 1839 to 1877 from other family members. Some sections of the diary have been transcribed.
Dates:
1838 - 1878
Found in:
Special Collections
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