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Tag Archives: MS-458
Founders’ Spotlight: Robert S. Oelman
Together with Stanley Allyn, and as his successor as CEO of NCR, Robert S. Oelman provided the leadership and vision for the development of Wright State University. Of all the early founders of the university, Robert was the one who … Continue reading
Founders’ Spotlight: Stanley C. Allyn
While there were many important individuals behind the founding of Wright State, there was no one more influential in making the project a reality than Stanley Charles Allyn, CEO of the National Cash Register Company. Mr. Allyn, who had successfully … Continue reading
Posted in University Archives, WSU History
Tagged Allyn, history, MS-458, University Archives, Wright State history, Wright State University, wrightstate50
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Flood Diaries: Thursday, March 27, 1913
J. G. C. Schenck, Sr. “I managed to reach 5th & St. Clair Sts by following Railroad tracks from Detoit St. Boats were working up town Sts. from there. Fire destroyed & was still burning at 3 & Jefferson Sts. … Continue reading
Posted in Collections, Local History
Tagged 1913 Dayton Flood, 1913 Flood, Bishop Milton Wright, Great Dayton Flood, MS-1, MS-128, MS-284, MS-458, Schenck family, Wright family
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