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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:

National Cash Register (NCR) Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-373
Abstract

The collection documents the history of an important manufacturing firm in Dayton, Ohio from its beginnings in 1884 up to its centennial in 1984. Through this collection, researchers can follow the financial evolution of the company, view many of the products it produced in the first hundred years, and gain insight into the effect the company had on its neighborhood. Included are annual reports, product literature, photographs, and lantern slides.

Dates: 1897-1984

National Museum of the United States Air Force Move Booklet (SC-302)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-302
Scope and Contents

This booklet documents the moving of the Air Force Museum's aircraft from their old location to their new home in 1971. It details the logistics of transporting the aircraft and also contains a number of photographs of each of the aircraft in various stages of the move. The booklet was the property of Robert Countrymen who worked at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base and took part in the move.

Dates: 1971

National Organization for Women, Dayton Chapter Records (MS-649)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-649
Abstract

Meeting minutes, fliers, publicity and correspondence from the National Organization for Women, Dayton Chapter during the years 1980-1984. The collection provides insight into the organization’s activities advocating for women’s rights on the local and national levels. Among the issues represented are ERA ratification, and reproductive rights.

Dates: 1980-1984

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), Catharine Greene Chapter Records (MS-684)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-684
Abstract

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Catharine Greene Chapter, was founded at Xenia, Ohio, in 1894. The records document the history and activities of the chapter, including meeting minutes, membership records, financial information, yearbooks, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, programs, photographs, and genealogical information.

Dates: 1893-2019

National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Jonathan Dayton Chapter Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-244
Abstract

This chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is named for Jonathon Dayton, the youngest person to sign the U.S. Constitution. The Jonathon Dayton Chapter of the DAR was organized on Feb. 18, 1896 and chartered Apr. 8, 1896. The collection contains scrapbooks outlining the history and activities of the Dayton, Ohio Chapter and includes clippings, photographs, programs, local histories, and genealogies.

Dates: 1927-2002

Native Plant Society of the Miami Valley Records (MS-589)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-589
Abstract In June 1986, the Native Plant Society of the Miami Valley (NPSMV) was created for the purpose of promoting and preserving native plants and their habitats through education, sponsorship, and cooperation. The not-for-profit society was organized exclusively for scientific purposes. NPSMV was a local chapter of the Native Plant Society of Ohio, and membership was open to all those interested in the purpose and goals of the organization. The NPSMV Records include administrative and...
Dates: 1986-2007

NCR Factory News and Construction Photographs (SC-251)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-251
Scope and Contents

This collection contains 11 photographs of construction projects at NCR during the period of 1955-1957. Also included are select pages from NCR's Factory News, with articles from May-October 1957 on construction projects.

Dates: 1955-1957

Nellie Van Mater Journal (SC-83)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-83
Scope and Contents

Journal of Nellie Van Mater who live in Greene County and attended Antioch College in the 1860s. The journal covers several months on 1864.

Dates: 1864

Everett Neukom Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-90
Abstract

Neukom worked as a photographer for both the DELCO Corporation in Dayton and the Miami Conservancy District during the early part of the 20th century. His papers include family correspondence, clippings, personal memorabilia, pamphlets, and photographs relating to the 1913 Dayton flood.

Dates: 1900-1927; Majority of material found within 1908-1915

New Paris (Ohio) General Store Daybooks

 Collection
Identifier: MS-173
Abstract

The daybooks are the daily records of an unknown general store in New Paris, Ohio, kept between 1846 and 1847. Included in the books are a record of items purchased and prices. The owner also documents charges for performing contract building work and cartage fees to and from Hamilton, Ohio.

Dates: 1846-1847