Special Collections and Archives News

It turns out Hamilton was not a person at all, but rather a reference to a prehistoric river deep below the surface of the Miami Valley.

Like many of his peers, Alphonso Smith planned to work at Wright State only a few years, but ended up staying for his entire career at the university that he helped build.

Well known for his kindness and easy demeanor, Fred White was a true architect for Wright State future and a most distinguished member of the university's past.

Erik Lindbergh visited the Special Collections and Archives to pore over documents and photos and view a home movie of Charles Lindbergh’s meeting with Orville Wright in 1927.

Hall of Fame baseball writer Hal McCoy will lecture as part of the “Living Legends of the Dayton Daily News Archives” series on Nov. 17.

A talk on "Maiden Flight" takes place on Oct. 25 in the Student Union Endeavour Room.

Wright Brothers Day takes place Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium.

An in-depth review of Tom Hanks's whirlwind visit to Dayton and Wright State University.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough discussed the legacy of Wilbur and Orville Wright during a master class at Wright State April 19.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough discussed the Wright brothers' legacy during a master class at Wright State.