Rike Family, 1931 - 1974
Scope and Contents
The Rike Family VIP File primarily consists of photographs of Frederick H. Rike and his son David L. Rike, both of whom were head of the Dayton retail store Rike-Kumler Company. There are photographs of Frederick's wife Ethel and some other family members as well.
Of particular note are several photographs of David L. Rike, relating to his receiving the 1954 Tobé Award, one of the highest honors in the retail industry. Also notable are photographs of David L. Rike, the namesake of Wright State University's Rike Hall, at the building's groundbreaking (1978) and dedication (1981).
Dates
- Creation: 1931 - 1974
Creator
- From the Collection: Dayton daily news (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
The Dayton Daily News Archive is stored off-site. Please contact the Archives staff at 937-775-2092 or library-archives@wright.edu with your research topic at least three business days in advance of visiting to allow time to retrieve files.
Extent
0.66 linear feet (2 binder boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subject
- Rike, Frederick, 1867-1947 -- Photographs (Person)
- Rike, David L., 1904-1982 -- Photographs (Person)
- Wright State University -- History (Organization)
- Rike-Kumler Company -- History (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092
library-archives@wright.edu
