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Dayton (Ohio) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 141 Collections and/or Records:

Richard Hoener Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-361
Abstract

This collection consists of personal correspondence, publications and photographs related to Richard Hoener's work at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The collection also contains publications related to aviation and memorabilia that he collected over the years.

Dates: 1920-1999; Majority of material found within 1940-1960

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

Inland Children's Chorus Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-432
Abstract

The Inland Children’s Chorus was sponsored by the Inland Manufacturing Division of the General Motors Corporation from 1936-1970 and open to children (ages 8-16) of Inland employees. The Chorus was a unique contribution by American industry to young people, the community, and the performing arts. The collection includes programs from their concerts, photographs, books, newspaper and periodical clippings, certificates, and memorabilia all donated by former members of the Chorus.

Dates: 1936-2017; Majority of material found within 1936-1970

International Union of Electrical Workers (IUE), Amalgamated Local 804 Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-127
Abstract

Local 804 was organized in 1937 to represent the workers at the Leland Electric Company in Dayton, Ohio. Records include membership meeting minutes, Executive Board and Labor-Management meeting minutes, contract negotiations, the records from organizing campaigns in several small plants in Dayton, correspondence, grievances, union bulletins, membership lists, and files on various subjects including the Communist controversy in the Dayton labor movement during the late 1940s.

Dates: 1937-1978

International Union of Electrical Workers (IUE), District Council 7 Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-49
Abstract The collection consists of the papers of three men who were active in IUE District Council 7: E. J. Kraft, Wesley Steinhilber, and Robert Elsner. Within the Kraft and Steinhilber series is material concerning the split within the UE (Union of Electrical Workers) before and after its expulsion from the CIO. There is also information about the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings in Dayton, Ohio, and reports of Communist Party influence in the UE during the late 1940s. The Elsner...
Dates: 1939-1971; Majority of material found in 1949-1955

International Union of Electrical Workers (IUE), Local 755 Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-79
Abstract International Union of Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers, Local 755 was formed in 1940 to represent the workers at the DELCO plant in Dayton, Ohio. The records consist of minutes of the regular membership meetings, minutes of the Executive Board, Shop Committee minutes, shop stewards' minutes, records of negotiations and agreements, grievances, wage charts, union election materials, hiring and layoff lists, information on strikes, correspondence, financial records, educational...
Dates: 1938-1974

International Union of Electrical Workers (IUE), Local 768 Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-114
Abstract

Local 768 represents workers at several small manufacturing plants in Dayton. Included in this collection are membership and Executive Board minutes, Shop Committee minutes, financial records, negotiation records, agreements, annual reports, and grievances.

Dates: 1947-1971

International Union of Electrical Workers (IUE), Local 775 Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-83
Abstract

Local 775 represents the workers at the Chrysler Airtemp plant in Dayton, Ohio. The records contain minutes of membership meetings, minutes of the Executive Board, Shop Committee minutes, negotiations and contract agreements, correspondence, political and educational materials, clippings and news releases.

Dates: 1953-1976

International Union of Electrical Workers (IUE), Local 801 Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-111
Abstract

Local 801 was organized in 1938 to represent the workers at the Frigidaire Division of General Motors in Dayton, Ohio. The records consist of membership and Executive Board meeting minutes, financial records, committee files, negotiation and contract records, grievance cases, correspondence, bulletins, and newsletters.

Dates: 1938-1979

Ivan The Sabers / The Lemon Pipers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-490
Abstract

The Ivan & The Sabers / The Lemon Pipers Collection contains materials collected by Ivan Browne (chiefly photographs and press cuttings) during his career as a musician with both bands. Ivan & The Sabers were a Dayton area rock band active from1961-1966. They opened for the Rolling Stones at Dayton's Hara Arena in 1964. The Lemon Pipers achieved international recognition with their 1968 number one single "Green Tambourine".

Dates: 1961-2011; Majority of material found within 1961-1969