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Dayton Municipal Airport Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-59
Abstract
The collection consists primarily of correspondence from the Dayton City Manager’s files pertaining to the establishment of a municipally owned airport in Dayton, Ohio.
Dates:
1926-1936, 1952
Found in:
Special Collections
Dayton Music History Project Records (MS-607)
Collection
Identifier: MS-607
Abstract
The Dayton Music History Project is an effort of Special Collections & Archives at the Wright State University Libraries to document, preserve, and provide access to the history and culture of Dayton’s vernacular and pop music scenes, including but not limited to Jazz, Blues, Rock, Punk, Funk, R&B, and Alternative music that have thrived locally in Dayton over mid-to-late twentieth century. The collection consists primarily of oral history interviews with local musicians.
Dates:
2017-2019
Found in:
Special Collections
Dayton (Ohio) Fire Department Negatives (MS-532)
Collection
Identifier: MS-532
Abstract
The collection contains several hundred film negatives, as well as a few photographs and slides, featuring images of burned out buildings, fire damage, and derelict structures. The photos were created by the Dayton Fire Department during the course of investigations. Some content may be considered graphic.
Dates:
Majority of material found within circa 1940-1975
Found in:
Special Collections
Dayton Peace Action Committee Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-300
Abstract
Established in Dayton, Ohio, in 1979, the Dayton Peace Action Committee (DPAC) is a faith-based and peace oriented anti-nuclear organization. DPAC works to cut spending for unnecessary military and nuclear weapons programs, arguing that funds should be invested in American education, housing, health, and environmental protection. The collection consists of administrative records, correspondence, publications, newspaper clippings, programs, books, and Barrett's personal notes concerning DPAC...
Dates:
1969-1997
Found in:
Special Collections
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Operation Records (MS-664)
Collection
Identifier: MS-664
Abstract
The collection contains the records of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, an entity which was formed in 2012 to merge the management and business operations for three of Dayton's large performing arts organizations: the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Dayton Ballet, and Dayton Opera.
Dates:
2009 - 2019
Found in:
Special Collections
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Records (MS-314)
Collection
Identifier: MS-314
Abstract
The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra was founded by Paul Katz in 1933. It is recognized as one of Dayton's oldest and longest standing cultural institutions. The records of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra document the organization's history from founding to the recent past. Emphasis is on the 1970s and 1980s. This is an ongoing collection. The collection is rich in brochures and photographs, programs, administrative records, and marketing material.
Dates:
1933 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1970 - 2001
Found in:
Special Collections
Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-183
Abstract
The Dayton Philharmonic Women's Association (DPWA), later known as the Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association (DPVA), was formed in 1951 with the purpose of supporting the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra in promotion, education, and fundraising. In 1996, the name changed to the Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association when men were admitted. This collection contains records dating back to the creation of the DPWA. Included are board and committee minutes, revisions of the DPWA constitution...
Dates:
1944 - 2015
Found in:
Special Collections
Dayton Playhouse Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-339
Abstract
The Dayton Playhouse, which began as the City of Dayton operated, Dayton Community Theatre (DCT), has been an active community theatre since the fall of 1959. Throughout the years other theatrical groups were added to the organization, including the Dayton Repertory Theatre, presenting more adult themed dramas, and the Dayton Children's and Teen Theatre, now called YouTheatre. At their current home, in the Riverbend Arts Center, the Dayton Playhouse, as it is now called, continues to present...
Dates:
1954 - 2007
Found in:
Special Collections
Dayton Police Department Historical Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-181
Abstract
This collection was created through the efforts of several Dayton Police Department officers and the Dayton Police History Foundation, Inc. Included in the collection are the arrest files of many different criminals, most notably notorious criminals of the early twentieth century like John Dillinger and "Bugs" Moran. The bulk of the information includes Bertillon card photographs from the turn of the century, various personnel photos, many negatives, newsclippings saved by the D.P.D. and two...
Dates:
1876 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1910 - 1970
Found in:
Special Collections
Dayton Police Souvenir Book (SC-288)
Collection
Identifier: SC-288
Scope and Contents
Souvenir book depicting the 1902 Dayton Police Department.
Dates:
1902
Found in:
Special Collections
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