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Item Identifier Number
ms192_144
Creation Date
6-18-1909
Collection
MS-192: Andrew S. Iddings Wright Brothers Homecoming Celebration Collection
Description
The image shows the United States Army Second Infantry band marching in the parade during the 1909 Wright Brothers Homecoming Celebration. The soldiers were under the command of Colonel Francis Mansfield and marched to Dayton, Ohio from Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. The band is seen marching through a residential area and viewing them are spectators who are on the side of the street. The drum major leads the band followed by a row of trombone players and two tubas. The second row has a French horn, trumpet, and baritones. In the third row, a clarinet and trumpet can be identified. Following the band are soldiers on foot and horseback.
Publisher Repository
Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Digital Services Department; Wright State University Libraries
Document Type
Image
Media Type
Photographic Negative
Permissions
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Date Digital
2-11-2008
Digitization Specification
Epson Expression 10000 XL
Keywords
ms192_144; Main Street (Dayton, Ohio); Flags--United States; Marching bands; Parades; Marching; Bands (Music); United States--Armed Forces--Bands; Soldiers; Spectators; Musical instruments; Dayton (Ohio) Wright Brothers Homecoming Celebration -- 1909; Drum majors; Dayton--Streets; United States. Army; United States. Army--Bands
