Wright, Milton, 1828-1917
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Charles Harris Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-194
Abstract
Consists of 11 letters and postcards written by Bishop Milton Wright, father of the Wright Brothers, to his nephew Charles Harris who lived in Iowa. Letters date from 1901 thru 1916 and cover a variety of subjects including Orville and Wilbur's flying experiments, travels to Europe, family matters, and a description of Wilbur's death and funeral in 1912.
Dates:
1901-1916
Found in:
Special Collections
Marianna Nixon Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-512
Abstract
Marianna McKnight Nixon was a lifelong Daytonian and descendant of several prominent families of the Dayton area, including the McKnights, Dovers, and Van Cleves. The collection is primarily comprised of photographs of Marianna’s life and family, as well as correspondence, genealogical information, and printed materials such as newspaper clippings, brochures, and periodicals.
Dates:
1799 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1880 - 1990
Found in:
Special Collections
Wright Family to Petree Family Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MS-585
Abstract
The Wright Family to Petree Family Correspondence primarily contains letters written by Milton Wright to his niece Estella Harris Petree. The letters describe Wright family news and activities, but more importantly include specific references to Wilbur and Orville Wright’s bicycle business, flying experiments and success, Orville Wright’s accident at Ft. Myer in September 1908, the 1913 Dayton flood, and Milton’s flight with Orville in May 1910. There is also a very poignant letter written...
Dates:
1900-1939; Majority of material found within 1900-1917
Found in:
Special Collections
