Five Rivers MetroParks
Organization
Dates
- Usage: 1995 - 2018
- Usage: 1963 - 1995
Biography
The organization changed its name from Dayton-Montgomery County Park District to Five Rivers MetroParks in 1995
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Marie Aull Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-501
Abstract
Marie Sturwold was born on January 8, 1897 in Cincinnati, OH. She started gardening as a child, but her passion for gardening fully took form when she married John Aull in 1923. They lived in a property north of Dayton that would one day become Aullwood Garden MetroPark and Aullwood Audubon Center. Marie is known for her work in gardening, education, and conservation, but this collection also contains her extensive travel record and personal hobbies. Material in this collection includes...
Dates:
1817-2010; Majority of material found within 1920-2002
Found in:
Special Collections
Five Rivers MetroParks Records (formerly Dayton-Montgomery County Park District Records) (MS-45)
Collection
Identifier: MS-45
Abstract
Formed in 1963 under the name Montgomery County Park District, Five Rivers MetroParks is a conservation organization dedicated to protecting the natural heritage of the Miami Valley, and promoting the use of these lands and waterways by the community. In addition to its core mission, Fiver Rivers MetroParks provides educational opportunities, and encourages healthy living and an environmentally conscious lifestyle. Five Rivers MetroParks preserves open space and natural areas, along with...
Dates:
1930 - 2015; Majority of material found within 1963 - 2015
Found in:
Local Government Records
Montgomery County Park District Records (MFM-9)
Collection — Reel MFM-9 (DB Roll 2424)
Identifier: MFM-9
Scope and Contents
Microfilm created circa 1980 of correspondence, memos, resolutions, financial records, working papers, and minutes of the Montgomery County Park District Commissioners, spanning 1962-1978. The original records are now part of MS-45 Five Rivers MetroParks Records.
Dates:
circa 1980
Found in:
Local Government Records
David Nolin Huffman Prairie Research Collection (MS-661)
Collection
Identifier: MS-661
Abstract
David Nolin was the director of conservation for Five Rivers MetroParks in the Dayton region. In this position he led land acquisition and habitat management programs. After actively working on the restoration of Huffman Prairie State Natural Landmark, he decided to write a book about the history and importance of Huffman Prairie. This collection contains the materials and documents used by Nolin in his job and research of Huffman Prairie. Materials primarily include photographs, maps,...
Dates:
1981-2018
Found in:
Special Collections
