LH. Local History

Abstract McCaslin was a well-known Dayton journalist who was the art critic and book reviewer for both the Dayton Daily News and the Dayton Journal Herald. His papers consist primarily of letters written by McCaslin to an old friend in Zanesville where he grew up. Subjects covered include McCaslin's World War II experiences, his opinions about contemporary politics and political leaders, as well as his day to day activities. Also included in the collection is a selection of clippings of McCaslin's...

Abstract Dr. Benjamin R. McClellan was a physician in Xenia, Ohio, from 1884 to 1943 and President of McClellan Hospital from 1898 to 1934. His collection of material includes a booklet outlining the principles of medical ethics of the American Medical Association and a chart for the “Diagnosis and Treatment of Nervous and Mental Disorders.” The bulk of the collection contains non-medical material including mortgage deeds and deeds of sale for land in Greene County, Ohio, a letter concerning John...

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Photocopy of an inspection report conducted by Gen. Billy Mitchell on McCook Field's Air Service Engineering Division, 1923.

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This collection contains the official War Department form approving Domnick Greco's resignation from his position as a laborer in the maintenance department of McCook Field in 1923. Included are details such as his pay, the quality of his work, and the dates of his employment.

Content Description The collection consists of programs from various theatrical productions, including plays and musicals. Series I: Kenley Players Programs, contains programs for Kenley Players productions, mostly ones performed at Dayton's Memorial Hall. Many of these issues contain newspaper clippings and ticket stubs affixed to the inside, and some also have handwritten commentary or autographs. This appears to be a fairly complete run of Kenley Players programs from their years performing in...

Scope and Contents The collection consists primarily of correspondence between Katharine Wright Haskell and Earl N. Findley, as well as a typed copy of correspondence to Katharine from Lord Northcliffe. Also included are a few newspaper clippings, articles, and photographs. Topics of discussion between Katharine and Earl Findley include the possibility of Findley’s writing a book about the Wrights; the patent lawsuit with Glenn Curtiss; the Langley Aerodrome; visits to Dayton; and other (primarily...

Abstract The James Howell McGee Papers contain materials which document his life and his dedication to community development and civil rights. As an African American politician and the first black mayor of Dayton, his political contributions to civil rights during the 1960s and 1970s are of major importance. In addition to the political documents, this collection contains speeches and records of his involvement with civil rights and social organizations. This collection also preserved documentation...

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The collection consists of published pamphlets on various topics in medical history.

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The collection contains photographs and negatives of Miami Valley physicians, hospitals, and physicians' offices.

Scope and Contents The collection contains diplomas, articles, obituaries, lecture tickets, and licenses relating to the Messenger family and early medical history of the Miami Valley. The Messengers (Asa, Harold Sr., and Harold Jr.) practiced medicine in the Dayton-Xenia area since the 19th century. The collection also includes information relating to John Hole, M.D., said to be the first physician to come to the Dayton area in the late 1700s.The collection contains diplomas, news articles and...