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LH/MON. Montgomery County History

 Record Group Term
Identifier: LH/MON

Staff Only

Found in 366 Collections and/or Records:

Todd Hollst Baseball Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-401
Abstract

Dayton baseball memorabilia collection containing ticket stubs, programs, letters, photographs, team promotional items, and artifacts representing professional baseball in Dayton from 1898 through 2002.

Dates: 1898-2002
Found in: Special Collections

Frigidaire T.O.M. (Tired Old Men) Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-406
Abstract

This collection consists of assorted photographs, documents, publications, and artifacts, collected by former employees of the Frigidaire Corporation. Within are numerous photographs showing different aspects of early founders and employees, as well as many motivational get-togethers. Included also are a number of technical manuals and training aids, demonstrating the business end of the company.

Dates: 1918 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1950-1970
Found in: Special Collections

Frances M. Razor Vicki and the Rest Collection

 Collection — Box 1 of 1
Identifier: MS-562
Abstract

Vicki and the Rest, formed in 1964, was Dayton’s first all-girl rock band. The collection consists of a band jacket worn by founding member Frances (Davis) Razor, a memoir written by another band member, and 3 vinyl albums from other musicians.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1964-1980
Found in: Special Collections

Rose Mary Lawson Shaker Research Collection (MS-571)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-571
Abstract This collection contains various documents, photographs, maps, correspondences, books, and audio-visual materials pertaining to Shaker religious communities in Ohio and Kentucky. Materials in this collection were either used or produced by Rose Mary Lawson, or her colleague, Martha Boice, during their research of Shaker communities. Rose Mary Lawson, née Haley, was an archivist, author, teacher, and researcher of Shaker religious communities. Lawson produced many written works on the...
Dates: 1980 - 2001; Majority of material found within 1990 - 2000
Found in: Special Collections

General James P. Mullins Speech Collection (MS-546)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-546
Abstract The collection consists of speeches, addresses, remarks, and interview responses written by Dr. Leo Finkelstein, Jr., and delivered by the leaders of Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC), headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, mainly General James P. Mullins (AFLC Commander, 1981-1984), as well as others. Topics include logistics, national defense and security, nuclear weapons, parts pricing, the military-industrial complex, reliability, Cold War, and others. Also included in the...
Dates: 1981-1984
Found in: Special Collections

Ohio Valley Chromatography Symposium Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-551
Abstract The Gas Chromatography Discussion Group of Dayton, Ohio was established in 1961. Monthly discussions were held until it became too frequent, so in 1968 the group organized their first annual workshop. The three day symposiums provided an informal setting to discuss chromatography with speakers from different areas. They changed their name to the Ohio Valley Chromatography Symposium in 1974 to include a broader geographic area. This collection contains the administrative records of the...
Dates: 1965-1998; Majority of material found within Bulk 1980-1989
Found in: Special Collections

Miami Valley Archives Roundtable Records (MS-541)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-541
Abstract The Miami Valley Archivists Roundtable (or MVAR), founded in 1991, is an informal group of archivists in and around Dayton, Ohio. The group usually meets quarterly at various archival institutions. The collection consists mainly of documents pertaining to the individual meetings of the group and the chairs’ files of correspondence, announcements, and notes. Also included are founding documents, newsletters, membership lists, and a few photographs. This collection would be of interest to...
Dates: 1991-2017
Found in: Special Collections

Kenneth Middaugh Scrapbook (MS-542)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-542
Scope and Contents

This scrapbook was created by Middaugh’s wife for his birthday in 1924. It highlights his activities as a jazz musician in the early 1920s. The Middaugh family are from New Paris, Preble County, Ohio. Kenneth played in a jazz orchestra which performed in Dayton at the Greystone Ballroom, Cincinnati, Terre Haute, and other locations. He also was employed at Wilbur Wright Field. There are pictures of the recording studio he used in Indiana, and Wilbur Wright Field and Country Club.

Dates: circa 1920-1924
Found in: Special Collections

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office History Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-545
Abstract

The collection includes primarily interior and exterior photographs of both the Third Street jail and the newer Second Street jail, as well as correspondence with FBI regarding very specific cases. The collection does not include a comprehensive listing of case files, nor does it include the official records of the department.

Dates: 1954-1981
Found in: Special Collections

Frederick C. and Ruth P. Smith Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-558
Abstract This collection is comprised of papers, photographs, and awards concerning Frederick Coe Smith’s work at the Huffman Manufacturing Company as President and Chairman of the Board from 1951 until his retirement in 1976, as well as his work in leadership positions of local civic organizations until 2007. These other organizations include The Dayton Foundation, Sinclair Community College, Miami Valley Hospital, and the United Way. At The Dayton Foundation Frederick C. Smith worked on several of...
Dates: 1951-2007; Majority of material found within Bulk 1985-2000
Found in: Special Collections
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