Tag Archives: Paul Laurence Dunbar

New Exhibit Honors #Dunbar150

Posted on June 24, 2022 by specialcollections

A new exhibit about renowned Dayton poet Paul Laurence Dunbar is now on display in the lobby of the Dunbar Library, in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the the poet’s birth (June 27, 1872). The centerpiece of this exhibit … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 150 Years of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Lisa Rickey

Paul Laurence Dunbar was born on June 27, 1872, in Dayton, Ohio. He was was one of the first African American literary figures to gain national critical acclaim. On May 2, 1992, Wright State University’s main library was renamed “Dunbar … Continue reading →

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Join us on Feb. 17! Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask Screening and Discussion

Posted on January 28, 2022 by specialcollections

As part of the University Libraries’ 150th Paul Laurence Dunbar Birthday Celebration Series, the Libraries will present, Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask, a documentary by Frederick Lewis about the life and legacy of the first African American to achieve national fame … Continue reading →

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