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Jeraldyne Blunden Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-337
Abstract
This collection consists of correspondence, schedules, notebooks, and business and financial records from Jeraldyne Blunden the founder of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and the creator of Jeraldyne's School of the Dance. There are also personal papers in the collection such as family reunion and wedding materials, insurance information and awards. Also included are scrapbook photos taken for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Tour from 1962-1972.
Dates:
1960-2000
Found in:
Special Collections
Coombs-Learned Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-182
Abstract
A collection of 19th and early 20th century family papers of the Coombs and Learned extended families who lived in Michigan, California, and Ohio. Papers include extensive family correspondence, diaries, business and financial records, and over 300 photographs. Noteworthy among the contents are several letters written by President James A. Garfield to a family member when he was a young man, as well as Palmer Coombs' World War I diaries and papers. Portions of this collection, including...
Dates:
1819-1985
Found in:
Special Collections
Dayton Section, American Chemical Society Records (MS-328)
Collection
Identifier: MS-328
Abstract
The Dayton Section of the American Chemical Society formed in 1929. It is an organization where chemists can get together within the Dayton Area and network across the globe. Within this collection are administrative records, such as minutes, agendas, correspondence, and programs. There is also financial information such as treasurer's and expense reports. Lastly, this collection has award records, which includes nominations, correspondence, and programs.
Dates:
1915-2017; Majority of material found within 1980-2007
Found in:
Special Collections
DURIRON Corporation Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-251
Abstract
The DURIRON Corporation was founded in 1912 by Dayton foundry man, Pierce D. Schenk, and two associates, J. Richman Pitman, a DuPont explosives production engineer, and William F. Hall, a New York Financier. The company derives its name from a high silicon cast iron alloy, DURIRON, which rapidly became an industry standard for handling extremely corrosive materials. Their records consist of administrative records, sales records, manuals, newsletters, photographs, negatives, and...
Dates:
1912-1996
Found in:
Special Collections
Andrew S. Iddings Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-23
Abstract
Correspondence, notes, travel journals, clippings, financial records, and business files pertaining to Iddings' long career as a lawyer, businessman, civic leader and photographer in Dayton, Ohio.
Dates:
1803-1974; Majority of material found within 1900-1971
Found in:
Special Collections
Kettering Family Papers (MS-363)
Collection
Identifier: MS-363
Abstract
The Kettering Family Papers contain materials documenting the life of Charles F. Kettering, as well as his son Eugene Kettering, daughter-in-law Virginia Kettering, and their children. The Kettering family was heavily involved in the industrial and, later, philanthropic make-up of the city of Dayton during the 20th century, and were greatly influential in the city's more recent history. Made up primarily of photographs, correspondence, family keepsakes such as holiday cards, photo albums and...
Dates:
1876-2006; Majority of material found within 1930-1972
Found in:
Special Collections
James Leffel and Company Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-150
Abstract
The James Leffel and Company Records consist of ledgers, journals, order books, inventories, cash and day books, payroll files, correspondence, photographs, publications, and scrapbooks of a late 19th and early 20th century Springfield, Ohio manufacturer of turbines, water wheels and engines.
Dates:
1867 - 1971
Found in:
Special Collections
Office of Alumni Relations Collection (UA-12)
Collection
Identifier: UA-12
Abstract
The Office of Alumni Relations Collection contains materials relating to the Wright State University Alumni Association’s efforts to actively engage and support current and future alumni in a lifelong relationship with Wright State University. The collection, spanning the years of 1964-2007, includes university publications, student organization rules, memorabilia, scrapbooks, slides from alumni shows, photographs of recipients of the outstanding alumni award, audio recordings of the Wright...
Dates:
1964-2017
Found in:
University Archives
Oregon Historic District Society Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-498
Abstract
The Oregon Historic District Society was formed in 1973. The constitution for the society reads, in part, "To create a sense of community; to help make neighborhood life secure and comfortable; to establish an atmosphere in which to live, work and recreate ourselves." This collection contains administrative paperwork, photograph slides, compact discs, DVDs, newspaper articles, tour pamphlets, maps, licenses, permits, zoning issues, parking issues and neighborhood rehabilitation plans.
Dates:
1921-2014; Majority of material found within 1970-2014
Found in:
Special Collections
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
Found in:
Special Collections
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