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Mildred Cotterill Interview For The 1913 Dayton Flood Survivors Oral Histories Collection, Mildred Cotterill, Jeff Moyer, Mark R. Lyons Jun 1996

Mildred Cotterill Interview For The 1913 Dayton Flood Survivors Oral Histories Collection, Mildred Cotterill, Jeff Moyer, Mark R. Lyons

1913 Flood Survivors Oral Histories (MS-296)

Jeff Moyer interviewed Mildred Cotterill on June 13, 1996 for the 1913 Dayton, Ohio Flood Survivors Oral History project. In the interview Mrs. Cotterill discusses her experiences as a child during the flood.


Eleanor Mccann Interview For The 1913 Dayton Flood Survivors Oral Histories Collection, Eleanor Mccann, Jeff Moyer, Mark R. Lyons Jun 1996

Eleanor Mccann Interview For The 1913 Dayton Flood Survivors Oral Histories Collection, Eleanor Mccann, Jeff Moyer, Mark R. Lyons

1913 Flood Survivors Oral Histories (MS-296)

Jeff Moyer interviewed Eleanor McCann on June 6, 1996 for the 1913 Dayton, Ohio Flood Survivors Oral History project. In the interview Mrs. McCann discusses her experiences as a child during the flood.


Ethel Weeks Interview For The 1913 Dayton Flood Survivors Oral Histories Collection, Ethel Weeks, Jeff Moyer, Mark R. Lyons Jun 1996

Ethel Weeks Interview For The 1913 Dayton Flood Survivors Oral Histories Collection, Ethel Weeks, Jeff Moyer, Mark R. Lyons

1913 Flood Survivors Oral Histories (MS-296)

Jeff Moyer interviewed Ethel Weeks on June 6, 1996 for the 1913 Dayton, Ohio Flood Survivors Oral History project. In the interview Mrs. Weeks discusses her experiences as a child during the flood.


C. Dale Hopkins Interview For The 1913 Dayton Flood Oral Survivors Histories Collection, Dale C. Hopkins, Jeff Moyer, Mark R. Lyons Dec 1995

C. Dale Hopkins Interview For The 1913 Dayton Flood Oral Survivors Histories Collection, Dale C. Hopkins, Jeff Moyer, Mark R. Lyons

1913 Flood Survivors Oral Histories (MS-296)

Jeff Moyer interviewed C. Dale Hopkins on December 11, 1995 for the 1913 Dayton, Ohio Flood Survivors Oral History project. In the interview Mr. Hopkins discusses his experiences as a child during the flood.


"Wright-Patterson Air Force Base: Ohio's Economic Opportunity" Speech, Charles F. Horn Jul 1988

"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 Jan 1988

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 Jan 1987

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 Nov 1981

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 Oct 1973

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 Nov 1969

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 Jul 1969

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 Jul 1969

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.


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

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.


Journal Herald, July 21, 1969, Journal Herald Jul 1969

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.


Proclamation From Kettering Mayor To Horn, Robert J. Haverstick May 1967

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 Jan 1945

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 May 1944

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 Jan 1935

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."


Appreciation Card, March 19, 1929, Orville Wright To Mr. And Mrs. James B. Guthrie, Orville Wright Mar 1929

Appreciation Card, March 19, 1929, Orville Wright To Mr. And Mrs. James B. Guthrie, Orville Wright

Katharine Wright Letters to Florence Guthrie (SC-117)

Orville Wright writes to James and Florence Guthrie, thanking them for their condolences on Katharine's death.


Appreciation Card, March 16, 1929, Orville Wright To Jeanne And Jimmie Guthrie, Orville Wright Mar 1929

Appreciation Card, March 16, 1929, Orville Wright To Jeanne And Jimmie Guthrie, Orville Wright

Katharine Wright Letters to Florence Guthrie (SC-117)

Orville Wright writes to Jeanne and Jimmie Guthrie, children of friends James and Florence Guthrie, thanking them for their condolences on Katharine's death.


Letter, February 21, 1929, Katharine Wright Haskell To Agnes Beck, Katharine Wright Haskell Feb 1929

Letter, February 21, 1929, Katharine Wright Haskell To Agnes Beck, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright’s Correspondence with Agnes Beck (SC-97)

Katharine Wright Haskell writes to her friend Agnes Beck about her upcoming trip to Italy, mutual friends, and her daily life.


Letter, January 30, 1929, Katharine Wright Haskell To Agnes Beck, Katharine Wright Haskell Jan 1929

Letter, January 30, 1929, Katharine Wright Haskell To Agnes Beck, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright’s Correspondence with Agnes Beck (SC-97)

Katharine Wright Haskell writes to her friend Agnes Beck about her trip to Rochester, Minnesota, expressing she's been sick for most of her time there.


Letter, January 9, 1929, Katharine Wright Haskell To Ivonette Wright Miller, Katharine Wright Haskell Jan 1929

Letter, January 9, 1929, Katharine Wright Haskell To Ivonette Wright Miller, Katharine Wright Haskell

Ivonette Wright Miller Letters (MS-216)

Katharine Wright Haskell writes to her niece, Ivonette Wright Miller, thanking her for her wedding gift and discussing some other gifts she received. She expresses her difficulty in remembering who gifted her what, touches on some family members' travel and the weather in Kansas.


Letter, January 12, 1928, Katharine Wright Haskell To Agnes Beck, Katharine Wright Haskell Jan 1928

Letter, January 12, 1928, Katharine Wright Haskell To Agnes Beck, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright’s Correspondence with Agnes Beck (SC-97)

Katharine Wright Haskell writes to her friend, Agnes Beck. In this letter, she expresses she is sick with a cold, expresses her excitement over Agnes's cruise, discusses her and Harry's financial planning, and touches on her how her friend Louis Lord is doing.


Letter, September 23, 1927, Katharine Wright To Agnes Beck, Katharine Wright Haskell Sep 1927

Letter, September 23, 1927, Katharine Wright To Agnes Beck, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright’s Correspondence with Agnes Beck (SC-97)

Katharine Wright Haskell writes to Agnes Beck about the activities at the Kansas City Star and other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, March 11, 1927, Katharine Wright To Agnes Beck, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1927

Letter, March 11, 1927, Katharine Wright To Agnes Beck, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright’s Correspondence with Agnes Beck (SC-97)

Katharine Wright writes to Agnes Beck about her new address and life in Missouri and expresses how homesick she is. She talks about having her tonsils removed, her upcoming Oberlin trustee's meeting, and other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, February 2, 1927, Katharine Wright Haskell To Agnes Beck, Katharine Wright Haskell Feb 1927

Letter, February 2, 1927, Katharine Wright Haskell To Agnes Beck, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright’s Correspondence with Agnes Beck (SC-97)

Katharine Wright Haskell writes to her friend Agnes Beck about Agnes's upcoming birthday and her hunt for her gift, her trip to Cleveland for an Oberlin committee meeting, her relationship with Henry Haskell, and other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, Undated #36, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Nov 1926

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 Nov 1926

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.


Letter, Undated #27, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Nov 1926

Letter, Undated #27, 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 10, 1926. Katharine Wright writes a short letter to Henry Haskell letting him know she loves him and is unable to write him anything longer.