Category Archives: Local History

New Collection: Dayton Chamber Music Society Records

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Lisa Rickey

The Dayton Chamber Music Society was a private foundation based out of Dayton, Ohio. The society, which operated from 1954-2015, performed classical music in the city of Dayton through a series of concerts put on annually. The society included members … Continue reading →

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New Collection: Rose Mary Lawson Shaker Research Collection

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Lisa Rickey

The Rose Mary Lawson Shaker Research Collection (4.24 linear feet) contains various documents, photographs, maps, correspondences, books, and audio-visual materials pertaining to Shaker religious communities in Ohio and Kentucky. Materials in this collection were either used or produced by Rose … Continue reading →

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New Collection: Friendship Force of Dayton Records

Posted on August 30, 2019 by scastudent

By Jesse Damsteegt, Wright State University Public History graduate student and collection processor We are pleased to announce that the Friendship Force of Dayton Records (MS-645) is now open for research. The collection was created by the Friendship Force of … Continue reading →

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