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Remembering 9/11 with The Guardian
Most of us remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we heard about the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. And not hearing about it was virtually impossible, as it seemed to be the topic in … Continue reading
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Galloway Cabin and other Historic Homes in Xenia
The Galloway cabin is one of the oldest structures in Greene County, Ohio—indeed, one of the oldest in the Miami Valley. The cabin was built around 1799, when James Galloway, Sr., brought his wife Rebecca and his five children (4 … Continue reading
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Founders’ Spotlight: Novice G. Fawcett
Fawcett Hall, completed in 1967, was the fourth of the original four buildings on the University Quadrangle. The building was named for Novice G. Fawcett. Novice was a lifelong “school man” who started his career as a high school teacher … Continue reading
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Tagged Fawcett, history, MS-458, University Archives, Wright State history, Wright State University, wrightstate50
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