Tag Archives: Dayton Ohio

Boxplorations: Papers of John J. Rose, Aviation Engineer

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Lisa Rickey

This edition of Boxplorations explores the Papers of John J. Rose (MS-178), which date between 1914 and 1983 and consist of 1.5 linear feet of materials. The text below came from the collection finding aid, written by Stephen Kahn, circa … Continue reading →

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She is Dr. Colby’s daughter…

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Lisa Rickey

Yesterday’s 100-years-ago today diary posting from Bishop Milton Wright on our social media was as follows: Lorin’s came to supper. Mr. Thresher and wife called in the evening. She is Dr. Colby’s daughter. Diaries by their personal nature often record … Continue reading →

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Deeds Carillon

Posted on September 26, 2014 by webteam

The Deeds Carillon, for which Carillon Park was named, was built in 1942, at the request of Col. Edward A. Deeds and his wife Edith Wharton Deeds, to commemorate the Deeds family. Each bell was inscribed with the name of … Continue reading →

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