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Alpha Delta Kappa Epsilon Scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: MS-581
Abstract
Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary fraternal organization for women educators, was founded in 1947. The Ohio Epsilon Chapter was established in Dayton, Ohio, in 1957.The Epsilon Chapter holds monthly meetings and participates in several events. Since their founding, they have regularly hosted guest speakers and attended state conventions. This collection consists of thirteen scrapbooks documenting meetings and events held by the Ohio Epsilon Chapter and include photographs, programs, newspaper...
Dates:
1957-2012
Found in:
Special Collections
Blue Jacket Outdoor Drama Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-464
Abstract
The Blue Jacket Outdoor Drama Collection includes the records and files accumulated by the production company, First Frontier, Inc during the development and production of Blue Jacket Outdoor Drama between 1974 and 2010. These records consist of administrative and financial records of First Frontier, Inc., as well as the research, production, publicity, marketing, fundraising, and performance of Blue Jacket Outdoor Drama. The collection also includes related photographs, computer files, and...
Dates:
1943 - 2011
Found in:
Special Collections
Brad Tillson Inventing Flight Collection
Collection
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
Found in:
Special Collections
Lester L. Cecil Lincoln Collection (MS-7)
Collection
Identifier: MS-7
Abstract
Judge Cecil's collection of Abraham Lincoln memorabilia contains pamphlets and clippings concerning Lincoln and his administration, letters from the members of Lincoln's cabinet including William Seward and Gideon Welles, photographs and prints of Lincoln and his family, and other miscellaneous items.
Dates:
1861-1961
Found in:
Special Collections
Chamber Music Yellow Springs Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-425
Abstract
The materials contained in the Chamber Music Yellow Springs (CMYS) Records document both the original Yellow Springs chamber music organization (Chamber Music in Yellow Springs, 1957-62) and its successor group founded in the early 1980s (Chamber Music Yellow Springs). The Chamber Music Yellow Springs Records include concert programs and promotional materials; information about and contracts with chamber music artists; administrative materials, including board meeting information and board...
Dates:
1957-2009; Majority of material found within 1980-2009
Found in:
Special Collections
Air Vice-Marshall Ron Dick Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-494
Abstract
The Air Vice-Marshal Ron Dick Collection follows the life and career of Air Vice-Marshal Ronald Dick. He served in the Royal Air Force, which included two appointments to the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., first as Air Attaché and then as Defense Attaché. During and after his military career, he was a prolific writer and lecturer on the history of aviation and took any opportunity he could to fly. The materials in this collection include material concerning his military career,...
Dates:
1938-2008
Found in:
Special Collections
Tony Hall Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-341
Abstract
The Tony Hall Papers document the career of Tony Hall as both a U.S. Congressman, representing the Third District of Ohio, and as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. The bulk of the records pertain to his 24-year career as a U.S. Congressman. The papers contain voting records, congressional bills, constituent correspondence, personal correspondence, speeches, photographs, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, memorabilia, and research on a variety...
Dates:
1959-2006; Majority of material found within 1979-2002
Found in:
Special Collections
Warren Joy Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-476
Abstract
Warren Joy was an engineer with General Electric in Cincinnati, Ohio, for 35 years and a veteran of World War II. His collection consists of correspondence, certificates, photographs, maps, scrapbooks, and other documents.
Dates:
1945-1998
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