Arts. Arts

The collection consists primarily of the personal photographs of a Dayton, Ohio, family in the early 20th century. Subjects include leisure activities (hunting, boating, camping, and playing music, etc.), travel (throughout Ohio and beyond), and family reunions.

The scrapbook commemorates a celebration of life of a distinguished African-American author from Yellow Springs, Ohio, Virginia Hamilton. The celebration of life was held October 29, 2005, at the Yellow Springs Community Library.

This collection consists mainly of photos with some paperwork. The items relate to Charles's time in the Ohio National Guard guarding the Mexican Border (1916-1917), as well as his service in the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I (1917-1919), and to a lesser extent his career as a commercial artist. It contains several photographs, as well as some personal letters and military records.

All of the materials in this collection are reproductions.

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.

A political jingle that references the Whig Party and Kentucky influence on Dayton politics, circa 1850s.

Original voice and piano score for song written by Paul Laurence Dunbar.

Original typed screenplay about the Wright Brothers, written by Doug McIntyre.

Playbill for "The Trial of Mary Dugan," at the Victory Theater, beginning circa January 6, 1920.

Cassette tape and two handwritten scores of the WSU Fight Song, "Stand Up and Cheer for the Raiders of WSU"

Sheet music and RCA phonograph recording of "Who Knows".