Category Archives: Collections

Episode Two “In the Archives: Space Collections”

Posted on July 19, 2019 by billstolz

Grab the popcorn! Episode 2 of “In the Archives: Space Collections” is now available. A big thank you to the Friends of the Library at Wright State University for sponsoring the series.  The “In the Archives” video series was created by Wright … Continue reading →

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“That’s One Small Step…” Space Collections at SC&A

Posted on June 27, 2019 by billstolz

On July 20, 1969, the world was transfixed as Neil Armstrong and Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin, Jr. started their descent to the Moon surface in the Lunar Module “Eagle.” The third member of the Apollo 11 Mission, Michael Collins, orbited … Continue reading →

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75th Anniversary of D-Day

Posted on June 5, 2019 by billstolz

Today marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day. On the morning of June 6, 1944, 75 years ago, Daytonians woke up to discover that overnight the Allies had launched a massive air and sea invasion of German-occupied France. D-Day as it … Continue reading →

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