Tag Archives: MS-458

75th Anniversary of D-Day

Posted on June 5, 2019 by billstolz

Today marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day. On the morning of June 6, 1944, 75 years ago, Daytonians woke up to discover that overnight the Allies had launched a massive air and sea invasion of German-occupied France. D-Day as it … Continue reading →

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The Dayton Air Show

Posted on May 31, 2018 by billstolz

Did you know the first Dayton Air Show, then called the Air Fair, was held June 26-27, 1975, at the James M. Cox International Airport? The 44th annual Air Show will take place on June 23-24. Special Collections & Archives has … Continue reading →

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The Young Women’s League: Promoting the Spiritual, Moral, Mental, and Physical Welfare of Women

Posted on March 30, 2018 by scastudent

Emily Reth is a graduate student in the Wright State University Public History program completing her capstone project with SC&A. Originally a part of the Young Women’s Christian Association, the founding members of the Young Women’s League broke away to … Continue reading →

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