Wright Brothers Addendum Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MS-175
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of postcards, primarily of Wilbur Wright's time in France demonstrating the Flyer; and photographs (some of which are copies) of flight demonstrations in France and Germany, the Wright B Flyer, and awards and celebrations that include the Dayton Home Days parade in June 1909.
Dates
- Creation: 1899-1967
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on the use of the collection.
Extent
0.21 linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into the following series:
- Series I: Fort Myer, 1908
- Series II: Europe, 1908-1909
- Series III: Wright Flyers, 1910-1914
- Series IV: Family and Individuals, 1899-1912
- Series V: Awards, Celebrations and Monuments, 1909-1967
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The provenance of the collection is unknown.
Subject
- Wright, Orville, 1871-1948 (Person)
- Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912 (Person)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Wright Brothers Addendum Photographs (MS-175)
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2021 June 1
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092
library-archives@wright.edu
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092
library-archives@wright.edu
