Tag Archives: MS-458

In the Words of Roy Fitzgerald

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Lisa Rickey

Roy G. Fitzgerald, Sr., jotted the following lines at the end of a letter to the editor of the Dayton Journal-Herald newspaper on June 15, 1949, after describing a number of items recently donated to the Dayton & Montgomery County Historical … Continue reading →

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Founders’ Spotlight: Novice G. Fawcett

Posted on July 25, 2013 by chris

Fawcett Hall, completed in 1967, was the fourth of the original four buildings on the University Quadrangle. The building was named for Novice G. Fawcett. Novice was a lifelong “school man” who started his career as a high school teacher … Continue reading →

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Founders’ Spotlight: John D. Millett

Posted on July 11, 2013 by chris

John D. Millett was a visionary 20th century educator who was instrumental in the founding of Wright State. As president of Miami University, one of Wright State’s two parent institutions, John was a vital player in the push for a … Continue reading →

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