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LH. Local History

 Topic Guide
Identifier: LH
Collections pertaining to the local history of the Miami Valley of Ohio.

Found in 887 Collections and/or Records:

Robert Countryman World War II Collection (SC-303)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-303
Dates: 1977; 1991; 1997

James M. Cox Papers (MS-2)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2
Abstract Consists of correspondence, reports, speeches, photographs, clippings, and other printed materials relating to Cox's long career as a journalist and politician. Cox was a U.S. Congressman representing Ohio's 3rd District from 1909-1913, and the governor of Ohio from 1913-1915 and from 1917-1921. In 1920 he was the Democratic nominee for President with Franklin D. Roosevelt as his running mate. Cox was also the owner and publisher of several newspapers including the Dayton Daily News and the...
Dates: 1908-1960

D. Watson Craig Papers (SC-5)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-5
Scope and Contents

Consists of letters written by Craig to various members of his family. Craig traveled to Oregon and Panama, as well as spending time in Springfield, Ohio and Washington D.C. His letters cover his experiences, local and national politics, and family matters.

Dates: 1852 - 1887

Don L. Crawford Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-332
Abstract

This collection documents Dayton politics and race relations as reflected in the life and career of Don Crawford. The collection includes newspaper clippings, magazine articles, scrapbooks, correspondence, speech notes and publicity, photographs, certificates, and campaign literature. Most items are by or about Don L. Crawford, Jr., one of Dayton's best-known African American leaders of the 1960s-1980s.

Dates: 1918-2003; Majority of material found within 1960-1979

Kenneth J. Crim Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-211
Abstract

Crim was a local teacher and school administrator who served as Superintendent of the Montgomery County Schools. His papers consist of meeting minutes for the Montgomery County School Board and the Montgomery Joint Vocational School Board, and various statistical reports and studies relating to local schools.

Dates: 1952-1985

Jeannie Croswell Letter (SC-13)

 Item
Identifier: SC-13
Scope and Contents

Photocopy and transcribed letter written in 1876 by Jeannie Croswell describing the Centennial celebration that took place in Dayton. The letter was not to be opened until the bicentennial in 1976.

Dates: 1876

Harold D. Crouch, Jr., Papers (MS-654)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-654
Abstract

Harold D. Crouch Jr. (1922-2016) served aboard the U.S.S. Knapp during World War II and worked as a technician at the Propeller Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This collection contains the papers and photos related to Crouch's military service and his time at the propeller lab where he worked from 1950 to 1977.

Dates: 1918 - 2016

Benjamin F. Cryder Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-105
Abstract

Benjamin Cryder was the grandfather of Frederick White, one of Wright State University's early founders. His papers include survey maps of Ross County, Civil War bounty reenlistment records, correspondence, and essays on a variety of political and humorous subjects.

Dates: 1816-1888

Charles J. Curran Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-346
Abstract The collection includes correspondence, speeches, campaign information, photographs, certificates, advertisements, news clippings, and research documents. Most items are by or about Charles J. Curran and his time as Montgomery County Commissioner from 1983-2006. A few items in the collection relate to other local politicians or Curran family members. The collection documents Dayton and Montgomery County politics, including Charles Curran's switch from the Democratic Party to the Republican...
Dates: 1941-2006; Majority of material found within 1990-2006

Harland B. Cushman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-263
Abstract

Papers consist of letters written to Cushman by his fiance, Stella Kline, who worked at McCook Field from 1919-1921. Letters contain mostly personal and family information, but also discuss events and people at McCook Field during the period.

Dates: 1919-1921