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Dayton (Ohio) -- History -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: Special Collections

Glenn Thompson Papers (MS-4)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-4
Abstract

Consists of correspondence, reports, clippings, speeches, memorandums, photographs and printed materials reflecting Thompson's wide ranging interest in education, politics, environmental and social problems, historic preservation and journalism. Also includes an oral history with Sam Zehrung about his life and great gardens of Dayton, Ohio.

Dates: 1948-1982
Found in: Special Collections

Joseph Updyke Collection, World War II Correspondence (MS-674)

 File
Identifier: MS-674
Abstract The collection consists primarily of correspondence written and received by Joseph F. “Bud” Updyke, a lifelong resident of Oakwood, during his World War II service in the U.S. Army at Fort Knox (Armored Force Replacement Training Center), England, and France. Subjects included military life and clerical work, interpersonal relationships, train travel, rationing and food shortages, base and barracks conditions, entertainment, weather, historic sites and scenery, holidays, and mail service....
Dates: Majority of material found within 1942-1945; 1942-1945, 1995
Found in: Special Collections

Wright Family to Petree Family Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS-585
Abstract The Wright Family to Petree Family Correspondence primarily contains letters written by Milton Wright to his niece Estella Harris Petree. The letters describe Wright family news and activities, but more importantly include specific references to Wilbur and Orville Wright’s bicycle business, flying experiments and success, Orville Wright’s accident at Ft. Myer in September 1908, the 1913 Dayton flood, and Milton’s flight with Orville in May 1910. There is also a very poignant letter written...
Dates: 1900-1939; Majority of material found within 1900-1917
Found in: Special Collections

Wright State Women Collection (MS-184)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-184
Abstract

The collection includes scrapbooks, photographs, clippings, program and activity information, and newsletters.

Dates: 1966-1987
Found in: Special Collections
  • UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
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  • SPECIAL COLLECTIONS & ARCHIVES
  • 3640 COLONEL GLENN HIGHWAY
  • DAYTON, OHIO 45435
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