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Young Scholar Visits Wright State: Annabelle in the Archives

Posted on September 12, 2017 by dawne

Special Collections and Archives gets all kinds of researchers. They include lawyers, scholars, genealogists, aerospace medicine experts, the news media, historians, students, filmmakers, archaeologists, authors, celebrities, and government officials. This summer we had a special researcher from New York. Annabelle, … Continue reading →






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Tony Hall, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and Congressman, visits Special Collections and Archives

Posted on August 3, 2017 by dawne

Special Collections and Archives was honored to have Tony Hall, former Ambassador and Congressman, visit the archives last week to do research in his papers. Accompanying Hall was his former advisor and chief of staff, Rick Carne. Hall donated his … Continue reading →






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Do you believe in ghosts? Orville Wright Sighting in Dunbar Library

Posted on August 2, 2017 by dawne

Last week, Orville Wright was seen in the Dunbar Library on campus. We think it was him due to the mustache and hat. He wasn’t as tall as he was in real life, but we are pretty sure it was … Continue reading →






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