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October 31, 2009
On February 5, 1961 a wonderful set of articles began appearing in the Dayton Daily News. The newspaper paid tribute to men and women from the Miami Valley area with a series of sensitive biographies written by Mary Ellen Lynch. The series was called Our Own Hall of Fame. articles were transcribed by Dayton History Books Online volunteer Betty Zins. There are a total of 50 articles. They will be placed here as time allows. Below are several articles from the series.
S. C. Allyn
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright March 2, 1961
Leslie Carter/Carrie Dudley
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 26, 1961
Morton DaCosta
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright March 4, 1961
Victor Emanuel
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 25, 1961
Anne O'Hare McCormick
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright March 1, 1961
Annie Oakley
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright March 5, 1961
Norman Vincent Peale
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright March 6, 1961
John Q. Sherman
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright March 3, 1961
Carl Storck
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 27, 1961
Thomas J. Watson
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 28, 1961
October 29, 2009
Milton Caniff
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 20, 1961
October 26, 2009
On February 5, 1961 a wonderful set of articles began appearing in the Dayton Daily News. The newspaper paid tribute to men and women from the Miami Valley area with a series of sensitive biographies written by Mary Ellen Lynch. The series was called Our Own Hall of Fame. articles were transcribed by Dayton History Books Online volunteer Betty Zins. There are a total of 50 articles. They will be placed here as time allows. Below are several articles from the series.
Edward A. Deeds
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 19, 1961
Charles F. Kettering
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 15, 1961
George Houk Mead
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 21, 1961
James J. Nance
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 17, 1961
Jefferson Patterson
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 22, 1961
Frank M. Tait
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 23, 1961
Nelson S. Talbott
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 24, 1961
Jonathan Winters
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 16, 1961
October 17, 2009
On February 5, 1961 a wonderful set of articles began appearing in the Dayton Daily News. The newspaper paid tribute to men and women from the Miami Valley area with a series of sensitive biographies written by Mary Ellen Lynch. The series was called Our Own Hall of Fame. articles were transcribed by Dayton History Books Online volunteer Betty Zins. There are a total of 50 articles. They will be placed here as time allows. Below are several articles from the series.
Earl Blaik
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 11, 1961
James. M. Cox
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 12, 1961
Paul L. Dunbar
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 6, 1961
The McGuire Sisters
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 10, 1961
Arthur Morgan
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 9, 1961
John H. Patterson
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 7, 1961
Scotty Reston
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 14, 1961
Frank Stanton
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 8, 1961
Harold E. Talbott
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 13, 1961
Wright Brothers
by Mary Ellen Lynch Copyright February 5, 1961
October entries - Unfortunately, entries made here between October 1st and October 16th were lost due to communication failure. We have tried to recreate as much of the list as possible below. Fortunately, all of the other original material placed on the site survived.
150 Years: Play by Play
by Bert Klopfer Copyright 1946
A list of important happenings in Dayton from 1796 to 1946. The article appeared in the Dayton Herald March 23, 1946
Another 200th Anniversary
by Roz Young Copyright September 17th and 18th, 1971
A set of articles concerning the old Robert Patterson log cabin moved here from Lexington, KY and then moved back again
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - Transcript 26 has now been added. This is the last transcript.
Linden Community Center
by Captain R. H. Mallory Copyright 1941
How the Linden Community Center came into being. The article appeared in the City of Dayton Annual Report of 1941.
Transcribed by Dayton History Books Online volunteer Angie Hoschouer
Spring Brings Memories of 1913 Flood
by Roz Young Copyright March 22, 1979
Little tidbits of talk about the 1913 flood.
Their Story is Our Story
by Roz Young Copyright August 1, 1992
A review of a great book called Daytonians - Their Story. The book is full of memories of Dayton 50 or so years ago.
What, Never?
by Roz Young Copyright December 28, 1972 and January 3, 1973
Roz searches for why Dayton is called the Gem City
September 26, 2009
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - Transcript 25 has now been added. The last transcript will be added soon.
September 21, 2009
Some Excerpts from the Policewomen's Bureau
by Lula B. Sollers Copyright 1941
How the dance halls, beer gardens and bingo places were creating domestic problems in 1941.
Transcribed by Dayton History Books Online volunteer Angie Hoschouer
Welfare Work in Dayton
by E. V. Stoecklein Copyright 1941
The state of the park system, House of Correction and Junior Counseling Service in Dayton during 1941. The article appeared in the City of Dayton Annual Report for 1941.
Transcribed by Dayton History Books Online volunteer Angie Hoschouer
September 17, 2009
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - Transcript 24 has now been added. More will be added as time permits.
No. 14 Closes Doors to Public Next Saturday
by Dayton Daily Journal Copyright 1918
What was known as Dayton's classic gambling joint, called No. 14, closed its doors for good in 1918. The article appeared in the Dayton Daily Journal on February 11, 1918.
September 13, 2009
Carillon Park
by George F. Baker Copyright 1940
The writer tells the exciting news that Carillon Park will be opening in 1941. This article appeared in the City of Dayton Annual Report for 1940.
Transcribed by Dayton History Books Online volunteer Lisa Kell
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - Transcripts 20, 22 and 23 have now been added. More will be added as time permits.
The Story of the Police "Bank Flyer" and its "Flying Squadron"
by Steve Grismer Copyright 2009 All Rights Reserved
The story of how a vintage police photo and its historical account came together.
Reprinted here with permission of the author
September 7, 2009
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
by Roz Young Copyright October 24, 1992
The day the Young Women's League took over the Dayton Daily News for a fundraising event.
Mystery of John WIlkes Booth Continues
by Roz Young Copyright September 12, 1992
A man claimed he spoke to Booth well after he supposedly died. Booth told him he had been hired by Andrew Johnson, the man who succeeded Lincoln in office, to kill the president.
September 6, 2009
The Strike
by Michael Solomon, Copyright 1942
In 1942 many Dayton city employees went on strike after not getting raises for over a year. This article appeared in the City of Dayton Annual Report for 1942.
Transcribed by Dayton History Books Online volunteer Angie Hoschouer
September 1, 2009
Annie Oakley Shooting Glass Balls, 1894 (Video)
Annie Oakley is shown here shooting glass balls and possibly coins. She lived in Dayton with her husband, Frank Butler, in 1925-1926 at 706 Lexington Avenue.
Dayton Police History Exhibit - 2008
by Steve Grismer Copyright 2008 All Rights Reserved
In 2008 a six-month exhibit opened at Carillon Park whose theme was "Patrolling the Streets of Dayton". The exhibit told the story of the Dayton police force using photographs, artifacts and text. The text for the exhibit has been reproduced here.
Reprinted here with permission of the author, Stephen Grismer
August 24, 2009
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - Transcript 20 has now been added. More will be added as time permits.
August 23, 2009
Financial Crises and Depressions
by A. A. Thomas Copyright 1907
A paper read by Mr. Thomas at the Saturday Club tells about the various depressions that hit Dayton over the years, and his personal memory of the "crises" of 1857.
Transcribed by Dayton History Books Online volunteer Lisa Kell
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - Transcript 19 has now been added. More will be added as time permits.
Reviving a Once-Famous Industry
by Howard Burba Copyright September 30, 1928
The stone quarry near Centerville that was known for its "Dayton" limestone was once again in use in the 1920s.
Transcribed by Dayton History Books Online volunteer Angie Hoschouer
August 10, 2009
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - Transcript 18 has now been added. More will be added as time permits.
August 3, 2009
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - Transcripts 12 and 17 have now been added. More will be added as time permits.
August 2, 2009
The Story of the Bessie Little Bridge
by Roz Young Copyright September, 1990
Over a period of five weeks in 1990 Roz wrote several articles on the murder of Bessie Little. They have been collected here.
August 1, 2009
Battery D, 134th Field Artilery, 37th Division of WWI
by Roz Young Copyright 1991
Over a period of three months in 1991 Roz wrote several articles on Battery D, 134th Field Artillery, 37th Division of World War I. They have been collected here.
Old Thumper Hymns Still Get the Blood Flowing
by Roz Young Copyright February 24, 1990
Favorite old hymns, including “Shall We Gather at the River?”
Photographs of Dayton Today (Photographs)
The photos of various Dayton landmarks were taken over the last two years. They show that the city is alive and well and that there are many historical buildings left to see. Remember what Dayton was and see what it still is today. More will be added as time permits.
July 28, 2009
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - Transcript 11 has now been added. More will be added as time permits.
July 17, 2009
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - Transcripts 10, 15 and 16 have now been added. More will be added as time permits.
July 5, 2009
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - Transcripts 13 and 14 have now been added. More will be added as time permits.
June 28, 2009
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - Transcripts 6, 8 and 9 have now been added. More will be added as time permits.
June 15, 2009
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - Transcript 7 has now been added. More will be added as time permits.
June 11, 2009
Heart to Heart Talk with Philistines by the Pastor of His Flock
believed to be by Elbert Hubbard Copyright 1907
This article that appeared in The Philistine magazine in April 1907 tells of how John H. Patterson once threatened to move NCR to New York and sell the company's buildings to a fertilizer business.
Transcribed by Dayton History Books Online volunteer Angie Hoschouer
John H. Patterson
by Elbert Hubbard Copyright circa 1915
How Patterson saved Dayton from the flood and also nearly went to jail.
Transcribed by Dayton History Books Online volunteer Angie Hoschouer
June 9, 2009
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - Transcripts 4 and 5 have now been added. More will be added as time permits.
June 3, 2009
Odell's Dayton Directory and Business Advertiser
by James Odell, Jr. Copyright 1850
Dayton's first business directory included a brief sketch on the history of the city. Only the history section has been placed here.
Transcribed by Dayton History Books Online volunteer Lisa Kell
June 2, 2009
Great Days In Dayton
by Philip McKee Copyright 1940
Transcripts of 26 radio broadcasts that aired on WHIO on the history of Dayton, from the town's beginning in 1796 to the near end of the Great Depression in 1941. The radio program was sponsored by Dayton Power and Light. - THE FIRST THREE TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOW ONLINE. More will be added as time permits.
