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Title: |
Dorothy Harbach Papers |
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Repository: |
Wright State University Libraries Special Collections and Archives
Phone: 937-775-2092 http://www.libraries.wright.edu/special/ |
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Creator: |
Harbach, Dorothy |
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Dates: |
1951-1978 |
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Quantity: |
1.25 linear feet |
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Abstract: |
The Dorothy Harbach Papers consists of materials from two of her places of employment (WLW-D Channel 2 and Rike's Department Store). Many of the materials in this collection are advertisements and marketing techniques for the two businesses as Ms. Harbach was involved in their promotional offices. There are also materials which give insight into her professional career. |
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Identification: |
MS-452 |
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Language: |
The records are in English |
Dorothy Harbach had a successful career working in promotions for various companies in Dayton in the twentieth century. At WLW-D Channel 2, Ms. Harbach was the Promotion Manager. She worked for the television station for 13 years before accepting a position at Rike's Department Store in 1966. While at Rike's, she held the positions of Special Events Manager and Radio/TV Advertising Manager for 15 years. Ms. Harbach was recognized for her successful career on multiple occasions through the awards she received.
The Dorothy Harbach Papers are arranged into two series according to Dorothy Harbach's place of employment (WLW-D Channel 2 and Rike's Department Store). Many of the materials in this collection are advertisements and marketing techniques for the two businesses as Ms. Harbach organized and directed many of their promotional and marketing efforts. It is important to notice that Dorothy Harbach is referred to as "Dorothy Sanders" on most of the materials.
Series I, WLW-D Channel 2, consists of materials about the television station while Dorothy Harbach was the Promotion Manager. Included in this series are numerous photos of television programs, actors, and hosts. There is also information about the "Tonight" show coming to Dayton in 1955. There is also information on the station's 10th anniversary.
Series II, Rike's Promotional Materials, consists of advertisements and articles about Rike's Department Store and Dorothy (Sanders) Harbach. These articles often include a biography of her career and give great insight into Ms. Harbach's professional life.
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
There are no restrictions on accessing materials in this collection.
Related Material: Related Material
MS-189 Rikes Historical Collection
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
[Box #, Folder #], MS-452, Dorothy Harbach Papers, Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio.
The Dorothy Harbach Papers were donated to Wright State University's Special Collections and Archives by Dorothy Harbach on June 16, 2009.
The finding aid is available on the Special Collections & Archives, Wright State University Libraries web site at
https://wright.libraryhost.com/repositories/2/resources/262.