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1913 Dayton Flood Survivors Oral Histories
Collection
Identifier: MS-296
Abstract
The1913 Flood Survivors Oral Histories is a collection of video oral history interviews with survivors of the 1913 Dayton Flood. The videos were made in the 1990s and the participants tell their stories of survival as children during the flood.
Dates:
1995-1996
Found in:
Special Collections
A Special Wish Foundation Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-481
Abstract
A Special Wish Foundation, Inc. was the first wish-granting organization in the State of Ohio and the third such organization in the nation, when it was founded in 1982. This records collection largely contains the meeting minutes from 1989-2011, media coverage from approximately 2000-2009 and photographs from numerous wishes. The collection also contains audio-visual media including pictures, negatives, VHS, CDs, and DVDs.
Dates:
1989-2011
Found in:
Special Collections
Air Force Association, Wright Memorial Chapter Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-351
Abstract
This collection documents a civilian aerospace organization that promotes public understanding of aerospace power and national defense. The collection includes newspaper clippings, magazines, awards, correspondence, meeting minutes, national, regional, and state conference materials, community events, photographs, certificates, reports, financial records, and general Air Force information. Most items deal with events and overall activities of the Wright Memorial Chapter. Several items in the...
Dates:
1953-2014
Found in:
Special Collections
Alpha Delta Kappa Epsilon Scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: MS-581
Abstract
Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary fraternal organization for women educators, was founded in 1947. The Ohio Epsilon Chapter was established in Dayton, Ohio, in 1957.The Epsilon Chapter holds monthly meetings and participates in several events. Since their founding, they have regularly hosted guest speakers and attended state conventions. This collection consists of thirteen scrapbooks documenting meetings and events held by the Ohio Epsilon Chapter and include photographs, programs, newspaper...
Dates:
1957-2012
Found in:
Special Collections
Alpha Delta Kappa, Ohio Kappa Chapter, Records (MS-596)
Collection
Identifier: MS-596
Abstract
Photographs, scrapbooks, minutes, treasurer notes, and program booklets providing memorabilia of meetings and events hosted by the Ohio Kappa Chapter in the span of 1959-2012.
Dates:
1959-2017
Found in:
Special Collections
Altrusa Club of Dayton Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-391
Abstract
This collection consists of minutes of the various business meetings that relate to the Dayton chapter of the Altrusa Club. Information on the organizational structure including bylaws for the National organization is also included. Yearbooks from the local chapter, scrapbooks and other memorabilia can found in this collection as well as newsletters from both the local and national organization.
Dates:
1919 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2004
Found in:
Special Collections
Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1456 Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-113
Abstract
Local 1456 represented the employees of the St. John Transportation Company in Dayton, Ohio. Records include membership, Executive Board, and committee minutes, financial records, correspondence, negotiating records, and agreements.
Dates:
1950-1979
Found in:
Special Collections
American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Bur Oak Chapter Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-482
Abstract
The American Business Women's Association is a nationwide professional association for women. The Bur Oak chapter was established in Dayton, in 1981. The collection includes information about projects undertaken by the organization, items discussed during meetings, social events (fundraiser), legal and financial documents, scholarships offered, and initiatives taken to help women professionally and socially in the Dayton-area. This collection is a source of information on how the ABWA Bur...
Dates:
1969-2011
Found in:
Special Collections
American Guild of Organists, Dayton Chapter Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-384
Abstract
The collection documents the activities and administrative records of the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The collection includes scrapbooks, members' directories, programs, monthly newsletters, meeting minutes, and treasurers' reports.
Dates:
1951-2008; Majority of material found within 1980-2000
Found in:
Special Collections
American Red Cross, Dayton Area Chapter Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-121
Abstract
Contains a variety of materials on the establishment and growth of the Red Cross in Dayton as well as the records of the Greene and Preble County Chapters prior to their merger with the Dayton Chapter in 1960. The collection includes Board of Directors and committee meeting minutes, annual reports, programs, extensive correspondence, financial records, audio materials, photographs, and newspaper clippings.
Dates:
1898-1998; Majority of material found within 1917-1981
Found in:
Special Collections
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