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Celebrating 150 Years of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Lisa Rickey

Paul Laurence Dunbar was born on June 27, 1872, in Dayton, Ohio. He was was one of the first African American literary figures to gain national critical acclaim. On May 2, 1992, Wright State University’s main library was renamed “Dunbar … Continue reading →

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Join us on Feb. 17! Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask Screening and Discussion

Posted on January 28, 2022 by specialcollections

As part of the University Libraries’ 150th Paul Laurence Dunbar Birthday Celebration Series, the Libraries will present, Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask, a documentary by Frederick Lewis about the life and legacy of the first African American to achieve national fame … Continue reading →

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An #ArchivesMonth Word from Our Student Assistants

Posted on October 28, 2021 by specialcollections

We really appreciate all hard work that our student assistants do for us here in Special Collections and Archives — everything from helping researchers in the reading room, to digitizing, to arranging and describing materials, to cleaning records. So of … Continue reading →

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