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Dayton Council on World Affairs

 Organization

Found in 4 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
Found in: Special Collections

Dayton: A Peace Process Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-411
Abstract

The Dayton Peace Process was an offshoot of the Dayton Peace Accords that brought an end to the fighting in the former Yugoslavia. The Peace Process worked to bring Miami Valley businesses in contact with clients in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and several other eastern European countries. Eventually Dayton: A Peace Process became the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. The first Peace Prize was awarded to President Bill Clinton.

Dates: 1994-2001
Found in: Special Collections

Dayton Council on World Affairs Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-46
Abstract The Dayton Council on World Affairs (DCOWA), was founded in 1947 to educate and engage the Dayton community with programs to promote and nurture public awareness of critical international issues. The collection consists of organizational records, annual reports, meeting minutes, publications, committee documents, membership information, newsletters, correspondence, budgets, and financial records. Also included are records relating to educational programs, lecture series, exchange programs,...
Dates: 1947 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1947 - 1997
Found in: Special Collections

C. Philip Skardon Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-60
Abstract

Skardon was a prominent Dayton businessman with an interest in civic and cultural affairs. His papers relate to his service in three organizations: the Metropolitan Church, the Dayton-Montgomery County Bicentennial Committee, and the Dayton Council on World Affairs. Included are minutes, correspondence, newsletters, and printed materials.

Dates: 1959-1996; Majority of material found within 1970-1976
Found in: Special Collections
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  • SPECIAL COLLECTIONS & ARCHIVES
  • 3640 COLONEL GLENN HIGHWAY
  • DAYTON, OHIO 45435
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