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Founders’ Spotlight: Stanley C. Allyn
While there were many important individuals behind the founding of Wright State, there was no one more influential in making the project a reality than Stanley Charles Allyn, CEO of the National Cash Register Company. Mr. Allyn, who had successfully … Continue reading
Posted in University Archives, WSU History
Tagged Allyn, history, MS-458, University Archives, Wright State history, Wright State University, wrightstate50
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William Still in Tennessee
On June 7, 1863, William Patterson wrote his mother a letter from Tennessee. In the letter he reports some good news. On May 29, he received his commisson as a Captain and will likely be reassigned to Company H. However, he will not mustered into … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War, Patterson Family, SC&A
Tagged 1st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 1st OVI, Civil War, family history, First Ohio Volunteer Infantry, history, manuscripts, MS-236, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, OVI, Patterson brothers, Patterson family, William Patterson
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New and Updated Collections Available for Research
We have new materials available for research! (Click on the links to view the updated finding aids.) The following new collections were recently arranged and described and are now available for research: Kettering Children’s Choir Records (MS-462) Delphinium Garden Club … Continue reading