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Explorer Post 72 Records (MS-639)
Collection
Identifier: MS-639
Abstract
Explorer Post 72 was chartered in November 1958 by the First Presbyterian Church in Fairborn, Ohio, and was active until 2002. From 1971 onward, the group was coed, and members engaged in a variety of camping trips, outdoor activities, sports, and social gatherings. Records include administrative and financial records, files on trips and other activities, newspaper clippings, photographs and slides, and audiovisual materials.
Dates:
1958-2002
Found in:
Special Collections
Friendship Force of Dayton Records (MS-645)
Collection
Identifier: MS-645
Abstract
The Friendship Force of Dayton, founded in 1979 by Jeanne Comer, is a subgroup of the Friendship Force International, a non-religious and non-profit group dedicated to nurturing international friendships. They do this by planning both outbound trips with Ambassadors, or representatives, from Dayton as well as inbound trips with Ambassadors from other countries. The collection consists of trip planning documentation, newspaper/media articles, photographs, administrative files, and files...
Dates:
1977-2012
Found in:
Special Collections
David Nolin Huffman Prairie Research Collection (MS-661)
Collection
Identifier: MS-661
Abstract
David Nolin was the director of conservation for Five Rivers MetroParks in the Dayton region. In this position he led land acquisition and habitat management programs. After actively working on the restoration of Huffman Prairie State Natural Landmark, he decided to write a book about the history and importance of Huffman Prairie. This collection contains the materials and documents used by Nolin in his job and research of Huffman Prairie. Materials primarily include photographs, maps,...
Dates:
1981-2018
Found in:
Special Collections