Monthly Archives: February 2012

February 23, 1945

Posted on February 23, 2012 by lynda

One of the most iconic photographs in American history was taken by photographer Joe Rosenthal 67 years ago today. The flag raising at Iwo Jima is a profound photograph, but did you know there is a connection to Dayton, Ohio? … Continue reading →






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MS-273: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company

Posted on February 22, 2012 by lynda

If you are in the area of Wright State University on Thursday, please join us for the final event in our month-long celebration of Paul Laurence Dunbar. The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company will be performing a special tribute, “Lyric Fire,” … Continue reading →






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MS-7: Judge Lester L. Cecil Lincoln Collection

Posted on February 20, 2012 by lynda

Happy President’s Day! One of the earliest collections that came to Special Collections and Archives is MS-7, the Lester L. Cecil Lincoln Collection.  Donated to Wright State University in April 1969 by Judge Lester L. Cecil, U.S. District Court of … Continue reading →






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