Monthly Archives: April 2016

Dr. Joshua Martin: Pioneer Physician of the Miami Valley

Posted on April 27, 2016 by scastudent

By Sarah Allison, archives student worker & Public History graduate student Imagine a time without anesthesia, where unnecessary amputations happened every day, and the common cold could kill you. Modern era physicians don’t have to worry because of the results … Continue reading →

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Raoul Lufbery and the Escadrille Lafayette

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Lisa Rickey

In early 1916, although the United States had not yet entered World War I, there were a number of Americans eager to support the Allies however they could. One response to that eagerness was the establishment of the Escadrille Americaine … Continue reading →

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What is that blue card in the exhibit case?

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Lisa Rickey

If you have stopped by to look at our Victoria Theatre exhibit on the first floor of Dunbar Library, you may have noticed a little blue card in the corner and wondered, Oh, hey, what is that little blue card? Is … Continue reading →

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