Search this Blog
ASK A QUESTION
For all inquiries, please use our Research Request Form, and an archivist will respond to you soon. Thanks!
Web Site
For more information about our collections and services, please visit our main web site at:
https://libraries.wright.edu/special-collections-and-archivesFollow Us
Subscribe to Blog via Email
Receive an email notification when a new post is available.-
Recent Posts
- Celebrating Katharine Wright at 150!
- Discontinuation of Membership in Ohio Network of American History Research Centers
- Archives Closed July 15-26, 2024
- Special Collections Awarded $75,000 Grant from National Aviation Heritage Alliance
- New Exhibit & Online Gallery Highlight 1974 Xenia Tornado
- SCA Head Jane Wildermuth Named Interim University Librarian
- Great-Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi Visits the Archives
- Newly Donated Publication Available: Letters to My Grandchildren by William J. Lammers
- New Collections Available for Research, December 2023
- Winter Break Closures
Blog Calendar
Archives
Monthly Archives: July 2011
“Recruiting Question”
July 29, 1861 – Letter: Chas McDougal to Capt Robert Patterson from Cincinnati, Ohio Transcript: Dear Sir Allow me to introduce to your acquaintance Capt Clive Robson who visits your city for the purpose of trying to get from you … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War, Patterson Family
Tagged 11th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 11th OVI, Civil War, family history, history, manuscripts, MS-236, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, OVI, Patterson, Patterson brothers, Patterson family, Robert Patterson
Comments Off on “Recruiting Question”
Dayton Air Show
In keeping with its history as the birthplace of aviation, each year, Dayton hosts a spectacular air show. The Dayton Air Show, first held in 1974, is recognized as one of the country’s premier aviation events. The Air Show takes … Continue reading
Posted in DDN and Dayton
Tagged air force, aviation, Dayton Air Show, Thunderbirds, WWII
Comments Off on Dayton Air Show
First Battle of Bull Run
On July 21, 1861, William L. Patterson and the 1st OVI participated in the First Battle of Bull Run at Manassas, Virginia. During the battle, the 1st OVI was posted with other regiments of Tyler’s Division at the Stone Bridge. … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War, Patterson Family
Tagged 1st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 1st OVI, Battle of Bull Run, Civil War, family history, First Battle of Bull Run, First Ohio Volunteer Infantry, history, MS-236, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, OVI, Patterson, Patterson brothers, Patterson family, William Patterson
Comments Off on First Battle of Bull Run