Author Archives: Toni Vanden Bos

About Toni Vanden Bos

I manage preservation efforts in our department, which includes implementing our preservation plan, monitoring environment, assessing collection conditions, improving housing, prioritizing reformatting of vulnerable materials, and developing and implementing the electronic records program with the Collections Manager. I also catalog our manuscript collections, and manage the gift books and journals. Additionally, I arrange and describe collections, provide reference assistance, create exhibits, give presentations, and assist with special events as needed.

Celebrating Katharine Wright at 150!

Katharine Wright, the younger sister of Wilbur and Orville Wright, turns 150 years old on Monday, August 19th!  That day is also her older brother, Orville’s birthday, and is designated National Aviation Day. Katharine was an unflappable force in her … Continue reading

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Newly Donated Publication Available: Letters to My Grandchildren by William J. Lammers

Special Collections and Archives received a special gift in October from author William “Bill” J. Lammers, who presented us with signed copies of his newly available two volume family history titled Letters to My Grandchildren.  Bill grew up in Mercer … Continue reading

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The 1903 Wright Flyer Replica Receives Cleaning!

Our 1903 Wright Flyer replica in Dunbar Library’s atrium received a good cleaning this weekend, thanks to Wright State’s amazing Facilities staff.  Since 2001 when it took to the atrium’s skies, the replica Flyer has been inspiring all at Wright … Continue reading

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