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.
News - Special Collections and Archives
Aug 17, 2017
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.
Jul 26, 2017
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.
Apr 19, 2017
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.
Feb 14, 2017
The park, supported by a gift from the Soin Family Foundation, is located on the south side of Colonel Glenn Highway, directly across from Wright State's Dayton Campus.
Nov 7, 2016
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.
Oct 20, 2016
A talk on "Maiden Flight" takes place on Oct. 25 in the Student Union Endeavour Room.
Sep 30, 2016
Wright Brothers Day takes place Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium.
Apr 29, 2016
An in-depth review of Tom Hanks's whirlwind visit to Dayton and Wright State University.
Apr 21, 2016
Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough discussed the legacy of Wilbur and Orville Wright during a master class at Wright State April 19.
