WSU. Wright State University
Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:
Gary Pacernick Papers (MS-582)
This collection contains correspondence, publications, and paperwork documenting the career of Jewish poet and Wright State University English professor Gary Pacernick. Pacernick was one of the early members of Wright State’s English department faculty, serving from 1967 to 2009. Prominent in the collection are letters to Pacernick from poets and writers nationwide and worldwide.
Dr. Richard A. DeWall Papers (MS-584)
The Dr. Richard A. DeWall Papers contain material from Dr. DeWall’s lengthy career. Within the collection there are copies of publications, patent documentation, and presentation slides created by Dr. DeWall. The material mostly relates to Dr. DeWall’s invention of the bubble oxygenator. However, there are some materials from his efforts to create a medical school at Wright State University.
Beta Phi Omega Fraternity History Collection (MS-601)
Dr. Robert Riordan Collection of Miami Valley Archaeological Surveys (MS-659)
This collection consists of approximately 70 archaeological surveys undertaken by Dr. Robert V. Riordan Professor Emeritus in the Wright State University Anthropology Department. A portion of the archaeological surveys were completed by Wright State University students through the Anthropology Department’s Archaeological Field School. Dr. Riordan completed the remaining surveys as a private contractor.
Wright Stock 1971 Film Footage (SC-348)
The collection consists of a single 7 minute, 43 second, segment of video (color, silent) showing the "Wrightstock" music festival held on Achilles Hill at Wright State University, April 30-May 2, 1971. Footage, which was originally captured on film by Wright State student George Pacura, depicts various elements of the concert, including: parking, attendees, tents, stage, performances, windy and muddy weather conditions, cars exiting, and detritus left behind afterwards.
Phil Donahue Letter (SC-26)
This is a letter to Fred White, Business Manager for the Miami-OSU Dayton Campus (forerunner of Wright State University), from Phil Donahue, thanking him for his appearance on Donahue's show on WHIO, dated March 24, 1964.
Rockafield Family Papers (SC-1)
Photocopies of reports and correspondence showing the history of ownership of Wright State University land during the 1800s, a listing of families buried in the Rockafield Cemetery, and correspondence from Rockafield family members during their service in the Civil War.
John W. Jakes Letters (SC-41)
Collection includes a letter written by Jakes to the WSU English Department chair and a thank you note.
John Jakes is a writer of historical fiction, known for such works as the "North and South" Trilogy. Items included in the collection are a letter written by Jakes to the English Department Chair at Wright State and a thank you card from Mr. Jakes.
Charles Colbert Papers
Papers consist of business correspondence, brochures, and working papers pertaining to Colbert's involvement with the Dayton-Miami Valley Consortium and the Wright State University Engineering Department.
Area Progress Council Records
The Area Progress Council was formed in 1961 with the common concern for the progress of the Miami Valley. The Council was instrumental in the establishment of Wright State University and its medical school. This collection contains administrative materials, primarily meeting minutes, presentations, reports, and correspondence; and financial records, including budgets and annual financial summaries.
