Wright, Orville, 1871-1948
Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:
Adrian Kinnane Papers
Adrian Kinnane is a researcher and manager for historical projects at History Associates Incorporated. The collection contains Kinnane's unpublished manuscript "The Crucible of Flight," which is an in-depth look at what outside influences helped the Wright Brothers become the first to be successful in the quest for flight.
Mary Winter Letter to Mrs. Tasker (Eleanor) Bliss (SC-301)
William Preston Mayfield Photograph Collection-Egbert Donation (MS-348)
McFarland Collection of Wright-Findley Correspondence (SC-323)
Dean Mosher Collection (MS-320)
This collection contains illustrations and correspondence concerning Mosher’s original painting, “The Bishop’s Boys” (2003), depicting the Wright Brothers in flight over Huffman Prairie on May 25, 1910, the only time the brothers ever flew together. The collection also includes materials concerning Mosher’s “Great Moments in U.S. Naval History” series (1997).
Adelaide Patricia O'Brien Papers
A native of Sharonville, Ohio, Patricia O'Brien was a successful singer and actress in New York City during the early part of this century. She returned to Dayton in 1917 and became manager of the Dayton Symphony Association. She also worked as a promoter of local theatrical events. Her papers include correspondence, photographs, diaries, and miscellaneous items.
Orville Wright Letters (SC-47)
Collection contains photocopies of correspondence from Orville Wright to Karl Kimble and to F.O. Eichenberger.
*Note: All the letters in this collection are photocopies of the originals.
"Ride the Wind" Collection (SC-87)
Original typed screenplay about the Wright Brothers, written by Doug McIntyre.
Henry Stout, Wright Brothers Collection
This collection includes clippings, articles, pamphlets, photographs, postcards, and correspondence pertaining to Orville and Wilbur Wright.
Telegram from Orville Wright (SC-219)
Christmas telegram from Orville Wright, circa 1946.