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Manuscripts

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Juliet Stroh Blanchard Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-340
Abstract The manuscript collection of Juliet Blanchard is a bountiful resource of primary materials for research relating to the social, educational, and philanthropic activities of a woman who made a significant contribution to Dayton and to the state of Ohio during the mid-20th century. Her collection is of special interest in the field of Women's Studies as Blanchard challenged the boundaries of traditional homemaking. The collection also provides some insight on the activities of the...
Dates: 1902-1996

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

Jeraldyne Blunden Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-337
Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence, schedules, notebooks, and business and financial records from Jeraldyne Blunden the founder of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and the creator of Jeraldyne's School of the Dance. There are also personal papers in the collection such as family reunion and wedding materials, insurance information and awards. Also included are scrapbook photos taken for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Tour from 1962-1972.

Dates: 1960-2000

Roz Young Manuscript (SC-292)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-292
Scope and Contents

Collection consists of one typed manuscript by Roz Young, titled Two Perfectly Marvelous Cats. It would be published in 1995. This early copy, along with a letter, also in the collection, dates from 1994 and was sent to a friend of Young's named Francis Ryder.

Dates: 1994-1995

Richard D. Seifried Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-324
Abstract

Richard Seifried was born in Piqua, Ohio in 1927. He is a Korean War veteran who served from 1951-1952. Mr. Seifried received military training at Camp Breckenridge, Kentucky and is an alumni of the Ohio State University. He lives in Eureka Springs, Arkansas where he continues to write both novels and memoirs. This collection contains correspondence, personal memoirs, numerous photographs, and ephemera. Note: restrictions may apply.

Dates: 1890-2011; Majority of material found within 1946-2010

Series II: Subject Files

 Series
Scope and Contents

Series II: Subject Files documents events, places, and things - any news item that is not a person.

Dates: 1890 - 2004; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1980