Public invited to tour archives department at Wright State

Wright State University.

Wright State University.

The Beavercreek collection is just a small part of the vast archival holdings of Wright State University’s Special Collections and Archives inventory.

A program, hosted by the Beavercreek Historical Society and Wright State Archivist Grace Ethier, will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 and include a presentation and tour of the Archives Department and the historical material it holds, featuring items from the Beavercreek history collection.

Special Collection and Archives collects, preserves, and provides access to primary sources that document the history of aviation, the legacy of the Wright brothers and the local and regional history of the Miami Valley, including Beavercreek. This behind-the-scenes experience is free and open to the public.

The event is at the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library at Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy. Campus map and parking pass (Lot 11) can be obtained by emailing bhsohio@gmail.com. Parking passes will also be available at the door.

About the Author