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Grant Supports Conservation of First Edition Paul Laurence Dunbar Books

Posted on April 12, 2023 by specialcollections

In celebration of National Poetry Month, we are excited to share that Special Collections & Archives recently received a LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Conservation grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), awarded by the … Continue reading →

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Woodland Cemetery celebrates 175 Years

Posted on February 18, 2016 by specialcollections

Woodland Cemetery is just one of many local organizations whose history and records are preserved here at Special Collections & Archives. On this day, February 18, Woodland Cemetery celebrates the 175th anniversary of its founding! We are pleased to share with you … Continue reading →

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Dayton Peace Accords at 20

Posted on November 16, 2015 by specialcollections

Twenty years ago this month, a conference was held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, to facilitate peace between Bosnia, Croatia, and Serbia, and end the Bosnian War. An agreement, often referred to as the Dayton Peace Accords, was reached … Continue reading →

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