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Marianna Nixon Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-512
Abstract
Marianna McKnight Nixon was a lifelong Daytonian and descendant of several prominent families of the Dayton area, including the McKnights, Dovers, and Van Cleves. The collection is primarily comprised of photographs of Marianna’s life and family, as well as correspondence, genealogical information, and printed materials such as newspaper clippings, brochures, and periodicals.
Dates:
1799 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1880 - 1990
Found in:
Special Collections
Wright Brothers Addendum Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MS-175
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of postcards, primarily of Wilbur Wright's time in France demonstrating the Flyer; and photographs (some of which are copies) of flight demonstrations in France and Germany, the Wright B Flyer, and awards and celebrations that include the Dayton Home Days parade in June 1909.
Dates:
1899-1967
Found in:
Special Collections
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