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New Collection: Dayton Chamber Music Society Records

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Lisa Rickey

The Dayton Chamber Music Society was a private foundation based out of Dayton, Ohio. The society, which operated from 1954-2015, performed classical music in the city of Dayton through a series of concerts put on annually. The society included members … Continue reading →

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Lorenz Publishing Company’s Female Editor

Posted on July 27, 2016 by scastudent

By Sarah Allison, archives student worker & Public History graduate student The Lorenz Publishing Company has been a Dayton staple since its creation in 1890 by the founder, E.S. Lorenz. The idea for his own publishing company came in 1889 … Continue reading →

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New Exhibit Celebrates 150 Years of the Victoria Theatre

Posted on March 31, 2016 by specialcollections

We are pleased to announce the recent installation of a new exhibit in the lobby of Dunbar Library celebrating this year’s sesquicentennial of the Victoria Theatre. The exhibit, created by archivist Gino Pasi and public history student Shelby Dixon, presents highlights from the … Continue reading →

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