Monthly Archives: August 2014

Save the Date: Great Wright Brothers Aero Carnival on Sept. 6

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Lisa Rickey

Please save the date for the Great Wright Brothers Aero Carnival on Saturday, September 6, 2014, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Huffman Prairie Flying Field. Everyone is invited to this free event hosted by the Dayton Aviation … Continue reading →

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“Bad News” from William

Posted on August 26, 2014 by john

In this August 26, 1864, William Patterson writes his mother that he has “a little rather bad news.”  His unit has just received orders from Washington, D.C. that no more officers will be mustered out of service. He notes that half … Continue reading →

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Extended Archives Hours Starting This Week

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Lisa Rickey

Welcome back to the first day of Fall semester, everyone! With the start of a new academic year comes the start of extended hours in the Archives. Beginning this week, we are now open on Wednesday nights until 9:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

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