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Civic leaders -- Ohio -- Dayton

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Irvin G. Bieser Sr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-232
Abstract

Papers reflect the civic involvements of Bieser, a Dayton attorney. Included are materials from several organizations including the Dayton Research Association, the Dayton Peace Council, the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, the Dayton Draft Board (1940-1946), the Public Library Advisory Committee, and Dayton City Improvement.

Dates: 1934-1961
Found in: Special Collections

Discussion Club of Dayton Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-247
Abstract

The Discussion Club of Dayton was founded in 1931 to provide a forum for civic leaders and professionals to meet and discuss the issues of the day. Records include correspondence, the club's monthly bulletin with information about program topics, and membership surveys. The club dissolved in 2011.

Dates: 1931-2011
Found in: Special Collections

Andrew S. Iddings Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-23
Abstract

Correspondence, notes, travel journals, clippings, financial records, and business files pertaining to Iddings' long career as a lawyer, businessman, civic leader and photographer in Dayton, Ohio.

Dates: 1803-1974; Majority of material found within 1900-1971
Found in: Special Collections

Kettering, Charles F., and Family, 1926 - 1994, bulk: 1946 - 1958

 VIP File
Scope and Contents The Charles F. Kettering and Family VIP File includes photographs of Charles F. Kettering, his wife Olive, his son Eugene and Eugene's wife Virginia Kettering, and Eugene and Virginia's son Charles F. Kettering, II. The majority of the photographs pertain to Charles F. Kettering.The largest groupings of photographs are from Charles F. Kettering's birthday celebrations in the 1940s and 1950s. These celebrations often included hundreds of guests, many of whom were among Dayton's...
Dates: 1926 - 1994; Majority of material found within 1946 - 1958
Found in: Special Collections / Dayton Daily News Archive (MS-458) / Series I: Personality Files / Subseries I-D: Personality VIP Files (PVIP)

Kettering Family Papers (MS-363)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-363
Abstract The Kettering Family Papers contain materials documenting the life of Charles F. Kettering, as well as his son Eugene Kettering, daughter-in-law Virginia Kettering, and their children. The Kettering family was heavily involved in the industrial and, later, philanthropic make-up of the city of Dayton during the 20th century, and were greatly influential in the city's more recent history. Made up primarily of photographs, correspondence, family keepsakes such as holiday cards, photo albums and...
Dates: 1876-2006; Majority of material found within 1930-1972
Found in: Special Collections

West Dayton Civic League Minutes

 Collection
Identifier: SC-154
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a ledger containing the hand-written Minutes of the West Dayton Civic League. The minutes span the period January 7, 1915 to November 13, 1917.

Dates: 1915 - 1917
Found in: Special Collections
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  • DAYTON, OHIO 45435
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