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Bus. Business and Industry

 Topic Guide
Identifier: Bus
This classification groups collections on the topic of Business and Industry.

Found in 122 Collections and/or Records:

Troy Buggy Works Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-34
Abstract

The collection consists of one volume containing minutes of the company from its incorporation in October 1891 to its bankruptcy and receivership July 1909.

Dates: 1891-1909

Dayton Telephone Pole Line Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MS-70
Abstract

Consists of a single scrapbook containing 113 images of telephone pole lines in Dayton, Ohio.

Dates: 1923

Riesinger Funeral Home Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-75
Abstract

Records of a prominent Dayton, Ohio funeral home which serviced many from the Hungarian and other ethnic groups of the early 20th century. Funeral record and ledger books give a daily account of funerals, and contain information and vital statistics about people buried by the Riesinger Funeral Home in Dayton, Ohio. Also included are financial record books for 1931-1956, and a few photographs.

Dates: 1902-1958; Majority of material found within 1902-1947

Osborn Removal Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-77
Abstract The Osborn Removal Company was organized in 1920 to relocate the Greene County, Ohio, town of Osborn, which was situated on land marked by the Miami Conservancy District as part of its flood plain. The records contain papers retained after the company's dissolution in 1928, including the company's charter, minutes of all official meetings, maps, and papers concerning acquisition of lands, copies of purchase agreements, correspondence, tax information, copies of deeds and informational...
Dates: 1920-1942; Majority of material found within 1920-1928

Dayton Gems Hockey Team Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: MS-107
Abstract

Eleven volumes of scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, follow the history of the Dayton GEMS professional hockey organization in Dayton, Ohio as a new team in the IHL (International Hockey League) in 1964. Edgar "Lefty" McFadden was instrumental in starting the team, and served as general manager. There is information about players, trades, media coverage, fans, statistics, league standings, etc.

Dates: 1964-1977

Clayton J. Brukner Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-109
Abstract

The Clayton J. Brukner Papers document the operation of an airplane manufacturing company, which was located in Troy, during the first half of the 20th century. The Collection consists of business records of the Waco Aircraft Company which was owned by Brukner, and various printed materials relating to aviation, books, journals, yearbooks, etc.

Dates: 1929-1965

Patterson Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-236
Abstract A collection of correspondence, family histories, photographs, business records, and scrapbooks from two local pioneer families who played an important part in the early development of the Miami Valley: the Pattersons of Dayton and the Johnstons of Piqua. The business records cover the period 1785-1879 and relate to the operation of the Patterson Family farm and lumber mill. Some of Col. Robert Patterson's land surveys and quartermaster records are also included. The correspondence consists...
Dates: 1780-1970

Frigidaire Historical Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-262
Abstract

Collection contains a wide assortment of materials concerning the activities of the Frigidaire Corporation in the Dayton area. Included are materials pertaining to the history of Frigidaire, product manuals and literature, promotional materials, company publications, photographs of executives, plants, and products, clippings, scrapbooks, audio tapes, and films.

Dates: 1913 - 1998

Pretzinger Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-153
Abstract

Consists of blueprints, drawings, business records, and photographs from the Albert Pretzinger Architectural Firm located in Dayton, Ohio. Collection provides examples of architectural styles of residences, schools, churches, hospitals, and commercial buildings in the Dayton area designed by Pretzinger and his associates from 1890-1950. The business records include correspondence, working papers, memos, and financial records.

Dates: 1890-1979; Majority of material found within 1900-1940

Rike's Historical Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-189
Abstract

Consists of files kept by the Rike-Kumler Department Store to use as a resource for advertisements and anniversary celebrations. Includes photographs of Rike's stores, window displays, and promotional events, as well as various company publications, audio recordings of both Frederick Rike and David Rike, press releases, executive biographies, and advertisements.

Dates: 1858-1989; Majority of material found within 1920-1980