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Horn Campaign For Kettering City Council Leaflet

Charles F. Horn Selected Materials

A political campaign brochure urging Kettering, Ohio voters to elect Charles Horn to the Kettering city council. Horn was elected to the council in 1963, and he remained a councilman until he became Kettering mayor in 1969. Circa 1962-1967.

"Camp For Kids Who Can't" History, Charles F. Horn

Charles F. Horn Selected Materials

A history of the "Camp for Kids Who Can't," program established by Charles Horn. This program raised money for marginalized children in the greater Miami Valley area to attend summer camp. Circa 1969-1980

Horn Mayoral Re-Election Campaign Brochure

Charles F. Horn Selected Materials

A political brochure for Charles Horn's re-election campaign for mayor of Kettering, Ohio. Horn served as mayor of Kettering from 1969-1980. Circa 1969-1980.

Horn Campaign For County Commissioner Brochure

Charles F. Horn Selected Materials

A political brochure for Charles Horn's campaign for a seat on the Montgomery County Commission. Horn served as a commissioner for Montgomery County from 1980-1984. Circa 1979-1980.

"Thank You, Senator Horn" Campaign Document

Charles F. Horn Selected Materials

A political brochure describing Charles Horn's various achievements during his term as an Ohio senator. From 1985 to 2000, Horn served in the Ohio Senate, representing the sixth district, which encompasses most of Montgomery County, including Dayton. Circa 1984-1999.

Dayton Regional Issues Notes, Charles F. Horn

Charles F. Horn Selected Materials

Notes from Charles Horn detailing future plans to improve the Dayton, Ohio region. Throughout his political career, Horn was involved in many initiatives that aimed to boost Dayton's economy. Circa 1984-2000

Instructions For Planting Marigolds, Kettering Garden City Beautification Committee

Charles F. Horn Selected Materials

Instructions explaining how to properly plant marigolds for city of Kettering, Ohio residents. These instructions were created and distributed by the Kettering Garden City Beautification Committee, a group created and led by mayor, Charles Horn.

Typed Transcript Of Closing Account Of James F. Overholser, James F. Overholser

James F. Overholser Papers (MS-5)

Typed transcript of closing account of James F. Overholser Civil War Manuscript. This manuscript includes an autobiographical account of Overholser's life and family after the Civil War.

Map Of A Battlefield, James F. Overholser

James F. Overholser Papers (MS-5)

Map of a battlefield, drawn by James F. Overholser. This map was most likely extracted from a letter.

Extracts From A Diary Of A Private Soldier In The War Of The Rebellion, James F. Overholser

James F. Overholser Papers (MS-5)

Eighty-eight page manuscript written by James F. Overholser, originally titled, "Extracts from a diary of a Private Soldier in the War of the Rebellion in 1861 to 1865." These "extracts" contain autobiographical information as well as accounts of Overholser's experiences during the war.

Rain, Arrigo Musti, Maurizio Calvesi, Augusta Monferini

Local and Rare Books

This book discusses and shows some of the art work from Arrigo Musti's Rain exhibition which commemorated the 14th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Accords that resulted in the end of the Bosnia-Herzegovina conflict. The book closely follows the Rain exhibition that was on display at the Missing Peace Art Space in Dayton, Ohio from October 22, 2009 to December 6, 2009.

The Miami Valley School: 1956-2003 A Retrospective, Barbara A. Cleary Ph.D.

Local and Rare Books

This book details the history of the Miami Valley School from before its founding in 1964 through to 2003. It highlights notable faculty, sports teams, and more.

The Miami Valley School, founding 1964 and located on 22 acres in Washington Township, is Dayton's only independent, college preparatory, non-sectarian school for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. It serves students in 16 surrounding communities within a 35-mile radius.

A Dream Fulfilled: The Replica Of The 1903 Wright Flyer At Wright State University, Peter Unitt

Local and Rare Books

A Dream Fulfilled details the engineering and personalities involved in building an exact, full-scale replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer. The replica was constructed over a period of two years and is currently on display in Wright State University's Paul Laurence Dunbar Library.

A Dream Fulfilled was edited by head of Special Collections and Archives at Wright State University Libraries, Dawne Dewey.

The Crucible Of Flight, Adrian Kinnane

Local and Rare Books

Adrian Kinnane’s unpublished manuscript “The Crucible of Flight” is an in depth look at what outside influences helped the Wright Brothers become the first to be successful in the quest for flight. Kinnane considers that the difference between them and their competitor/colleagues may well have been the difference that crowned them ultimately with success. His main focus is the familial and personal forces that set the Wrights apart. He studies the Wright family bond, the friendly and adversarial ties the Wrights developed outside the family bond, and the fraternal bond between Orville and Wilbur Wright.

"Wright-Patterson Air Force Base: Ohio's Economic Opportunity" Speech, Charles F. Horn

Charles F. Horn Selected Materials

A speech given by Charles Horn on how Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's technology initiatives could be used to create more civilian jobs in Ohio. Horn was heavily involved in many projects with WPAFB.

Hearth And Knapsack: The Ladley Letters, 1857-1880, Carl M. Becker, Ritchie Thomas

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

While primarily a collection of the transcribed Ladley Letters, this book also contains notes, references, and added context to fully understand the letters from the perspective of the place and time they were written. This book also includes photos, a glossary of soldiers and civilians mentioned in the letters, the chronology of the Ladley family, the organization of the Union Army, a list of Principal Commands and engagements of the Seventy-Fifth Regiment, and a roster of field, staff, officers, and Company G of the Seventy-Fifth Regiment.

Founding And Fulfillment : 1964-1984, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, Charles W. Ingler

Local and Rare Books

The book discusses the founding of Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio and was written for the 20th anniversary of WSU. Key players in the founding of the University are highlighted with brief information on each individual. The history of the University and how the different programs were started is discussed in detail. Black and white illustrations are found throughout the publication.

Solar And Wind Energy Speech, Charles F. Horn

Charles F. Horn Selected Materials

The notes for a speech given by Charles Horn on wind and solar energy. During his term as an Ohio senator, Horn advocated for utilizing renewable forms of energy.

Miami Valley Bikeway Plan Speech, Charles F. Horn

Charles F. Horn Selected Materials

A speech given by Charles Horn detailing plans to build a multi-city bike path through the Miami Valley and surrounding counties. Horn himself was an avid bicyclist and advocated for building and expanding upon bike paths during his political career.

Dayton Daily News, November 19, 1969, Dayton Daily News

Dayton Daily News Newspapers

Five pages from issue number 72, volume 92 of the Dayton Daily News featuring the headline Conrad, Bean Stroll on Moon. This issue features several stories about the historic moon landing of the Apollo 11.

Journal Herald, July 30, 1969, Journal Herald

Dayton Daily News Newspapers

Three pages from issue number 181 of the Journal Herald featuring the headline Old Glory on the Moon. This issue features several stories about the historic moon landing of the Apollo 11.

Journal Herald, July 25, 1969, Journal Herald

Dayton Daily News Newspapers

Six pages from issue number 177 of the Journal Herald featuring the headline And Now to Mars? Heroes Safe Back Home. This issue features several stories about the historic moon landing of the Apollo 11.

Journal Herald, July 21, 1969, Journal Herald

Dayton Daily News Newspapers

Six pages from issue number 173 of the Journal Herald featuring the headline Man Walks on the Moon. This issue features several stories about the historic moon landing of the Apollo 11.

Dayton Daily News, July 21, 1969, Dayton Daily News

Dayton Daily News Newspapers

Eleven pages from issue number 316, volume 92 of the Dayton Daily News featuring the headline Moon Pioneers Back in Orbit. This issue features several stories about the historic moon landing of the Apollo 11.

Proclamation From Kettering Mayor To Horn, Robert J. Haverstick

Charles F. Horn Selected Materials

A proclamation given in honor of Charles Horn by the mayor of Kettering, Ohio. The proclamation was issued in response to Horn chaperoning of a large group of Girl Scouts on a bicycling trip alone.

The Treatment Of Shock From Prolonged Exposure To Cold, Especially In Water, Leo Alexander

Local and Rare Books

This report details human and animal experimentation conducted to test methods of treatment for shock brought on by prolonged exposure to cold performed by German doctors during World War II. It includes information about previous data collected on human experimentation as well as reports on German experiments. The impetus for this study was due to a Professor Weltz developing an interest in resuscitation from exposure to cold after immersion in water. This interest stemmed from the loss of pilots during the Battle of Britain in 1940-41, who died due to exposure after being left in the British Channel.

Handwritten Letter From Horn To His Sister, Charles F. Horn

Charles F. Horn Selected Materials

A letter from Charles Horn to his sister. Horn wrote this letter while overseas serving in the flying Tigers Squadron during World War II.

Red, Black, And White, Ulrich F. Mueller

Local and Rare Books

A book detailing the history of the mostly African American community of Carthagena in Mercer County, Ohio. The author states in the forward that his intent for this book is "to put Carthagena, Ohio on the map."

Letter, Undated #36, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

This letter is undated, and unattached to any other letter, but is believed to have been written on November 13, 1926. Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about their wedding and Orville's lack of participation and her anxiety surrounding that.

Letter, Undated #19, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

This letter is undated and unattached to any other letter, but is believed to have been written on November 12, 1926. In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell describing her trip home from St. Louis. She touches on her wedding, setting the date and asking Henry to write to President King about officiating. She also talks about decorating their home and other aspects of her daily life.