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Oakwood Historical Society Publications

The Oakwood Historical Society produces quarterly newsletters, annual reports, and miscellaneous publications on special topics.  

Newsletters

Newsletters contain information on upcoming events, committee reports, and feature articles on all topics related to Oakwood and the Miami Valley.

• Summer 2007 (pdf)
• Winter 2007 (pdf)
• Fall 2006 (pdf)
• Summer 2006 (pdf)
• Spring 2006 (pdf)
• February Special Edition (pdf)

Annual Reports

Annual Reports contain an overview of the year's activities and financial statements.

• 2005 (pdf)

Miscellaneous Publications

This list includes special pieces the society has produced over the years.

• Schantz Walking Tour Booklet 2006 (pdf)
• Self Guided Tour of Oakwood

Publications for Sale

Please call the society at (937) 299-3793 for more information or to place an order.

• The Place to Live - a reprint of the 1915 advertising book for the Schantz Historical District: 50 pp, $20
• An Oakwood Scrapbook - a collection of articles ranging from the geology of Oakwood to Elizabeth Gardens, from the history of Sugar Camp to home businesses during the Depression:102 pp plus index, $15
• Oakwood: The Far Hills - a history of Oakwood written 1983 celebrating the city's 75th anniversary: 180 pp, chapter notes, and index. (This book is no longer in print. Copies are occasionally available on Amazon and Ebay. Wright Memorial Library and the Dayton Metro Library have copies that can be checked out.)
• Featured Oakwood Homes and Buildings in Honor of the 100th Anniversary of Powered Flight (list of featured sites): 46pp, $5
• Coming Soon: An Architectural Guide to Oakwood Homes. Look for this publication in 2007.