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Celebrating Katharine Wright at 150!

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Toni Vanden Bos

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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New Exhibit & Online Gallery Highlight 1974 Xenia Tornado

Posted on March 20, 2024 by specialcollections

Fifty years ago – on April 3, 1974 – an F-5 tornado tore through the heart of Xenia, killing 33 people and injuring more than 1,300 others. It bulldozed a path more than a half-mile wide, destroying or damaging more … Continue reading →

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What is that blue card in the exhibit case?

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Lisa Rickey

If you have stopped by to look at our Victoria Theatre exhibit on the first floor of Dunbar Library, you may have noticed a little blue card in the corner and wondered, Oh, hey, what is that little blue card? Is … Continue reading →

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