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American Red Cross, Dayton Area Chapter Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-121
Abstract

Contains a variety of materials on the establishment and growth of the Red Cross in Dayton as well as the records of the Greene and Preble County Chapters prior to their merger with the Dayton Chapter in 1960. The collection includes Board of Directors and committee meeting minutes, annual reports, programs, extensive correspondence, financial records, audio materials, photographs, and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1898-1998; Majority of material found within 1917-1981

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

Frigidaire T.O.M. (Tired Old Men) Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-406
Abstract

This collection consists of assorted photographs, documents, publications, and artifacts, collected by former employees of the Frigidaire Corporation. Within are numerous photographs showing different aspects of early founders and employees, as well as many motivational get-togethers. Included also are a number of technical manuals and training aids, demonstrating the business end of the company.

Dates: 1918 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1950-1970

Arlene Galloway Dayton Newspaper Headlines Collection (SC-330)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-330
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of Dayton newspaper front pages with headlines concerning events such as World War II, President Dwight Eisenhower, and the 1969 moon landing.

Dates: 1941-1969; Majority of material found in 1945

Richard Hoener Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-361
Abstract

This collection consists of personal correspondence, publications and photographs related to Richard Hoener's work at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The collection also contains publications related to aviation and memorabilia that he collected over the years.

Dates: 1920-1999; Majority of material found within 1940-1960

Edmund Trissell Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-316
Abstract

The Edmund Trissell Collection chronicles the life of Dayton photographer Edmund William Trissell through negatives, photographs, newspaper clippings, and correspondence from Mr. Trissell's daily life and photographic assignments.

Dates: 1940-1995

Joseph Updyke Collection, World War II Correspondence (MS-674)

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Identifier: MS-674
Abstract The collection consists primarily of correspondence written and received by Joseph F. “Bud” Updyke, a lifelong resident of Oakwood, during his World War II service in the U.S. Army at Fort Knox (Armored Force Replacement Training Center), England, and France. Subjects included military life and clerical work, interpersonal relationships, train travel, rationing and food shortages, base and barracks conditions, entertainment, weather, historic sites and scenery, holidays, and mail service....
Dates: Majority of material found within 1942-1945; 1942-1945, 1995

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American Junior Red Cross 1
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Berndt, Rudi Julius, 1921-2004 1