Special Collections and Archives News

Emil Kmetec arrived at Wright State in 1964 to help develop the university's program and research effort in biological sciences.

New book, by alumna Rebekkah Mulholland, features more than 150 historical images and chronicles the history of Wright State.

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.