Wright Brothers, 1908 - 1997
Scope and Contents
The Wright Brothers VIP file contains photographs and clippings relating to the life and work of the Wright Brothers, especially Orville Wright, who is featured in several original Dayton newspaper photographers' photographs in this collection. Of particular note in this section are many photographs of anniversary celebrations concerning the Wrights, of Orville's funeral in 1948, and of their homes and workshops. This VIP file also includes several photos of Orville Wright with notable individuals, Henry Ford, Arthur Morgan, Governor James Cox, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Charles F. Kettering, Edward Deeds, and others.
Dates
- Creation: 1908 - 1997
Creator
- From the Collection: Dayton daily news (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
The Dayton Daily News Archive is stored off-site. Please contact the Archives staff at 937-775-2092 or library-archives@wright.edu with your research topic at least three business days in advance of visiting to allow time to retrieve files.
Extent
3 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
This VIP file is subdivided first by photographs versus clippings. The photographs are subdivided according to people, places, celebrations, and artifacts/objects.
Appraisal
As Special Collections and Archives has a very strong tie to the history and legacy of the Wright Brothers, many items in this subseries were retained which would have normally been discarded as out of scope, namely, items produced by news agencies or other organizations besides the Dayton Daily News, Journal, Herald, or Journal-Herald. Consequently, users should pay special attention to the original source/creator of the photograph when making citations and seeking copyright permissions.
Furthermore, for items which were obvious copies (sometimes in multiplicity) of photographs for which Special Collections and Archives holds an original (e.g., 1903 first flight photos) or a much better or more authentic copy - these duplicate items were not retained in MS-458.
Processing Information
This subseries was processed by Megan O'Connor and Lisa Rickey, 2023.
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092
library-archives@wright.edu
