Monthly Archives: August 2014

Save the Date: Great Wright Brothers Aero Carnival on Sept. 6

Please save the date for the Great Wright Brothers Aero Carnival on Saturday, September 6, 2014, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Huffman Prairie Flying Field. Everyone is invited to this free event hosted by the Dayton Aviation … Continue reading

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“Bad News” from William

In this August 26, 1864, William Patterson writes his mother that he has “a little rather bad news.”  His unit has just received orders from Washington, D.C. that no more officers will be mustered out of service. He notes that half … Continue reading

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Extended Archives Hours Starting This Week

Welcome back to the first day of Fall semester, everyone! With the start of a new academic year comes the start of extended hours in the Archives. Beginning this week, we are now open on Wednesday nights until 9:00 p.m. … Continue reading

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