Wright, Orville, 1871-1948
Person
Found in 54 Collections and/or Records:
Wright Brothers, 1908 - 1997
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
The Wright Brothers VIP file contains photographs 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...
Dates:
1908 - 1997
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:
1899-1967
Found in:
Special Collections
Wright Brothers Collection (MS-1)
Collection
Identifier: MS-1
Abstract
A supplement to the main body of Orville and Wilbur Wright’s papers located in the Library of Congress, this collection consists of family papers, financial records, school mementos, Wright family genealogical materials, the church papers and diaries of the Wrights’ father, Bishop Milton Wright, notebooks, albums, awards and citations, photocopies of correspondence between Wilbur Wright and Octave Chanute, and the Wrights’ technical library that includes journals, books, and pamphlets...
Dates:
1779-1985; Majority of material found within 1853-1948
Found in:
Special Collections
Wright Brothers Collection (MS-1) SELECTIONS in CORE Scholar
Digital Record
Identifier: MS-1 CORE Scholar
Found in:
Special Collections
Wright Brothers Collection Papers and Photographs (MFM-37)
Collection
Identifier: MFM-37
Scope and Contents
A microfilm edition of MS-1 without the published journals and printed materials, this collection consists of family letters and papers, financial records, school mementos, Wright Family genealogical materials, the church papers and diaries of the Wrights' father (Bishop Milton Wright), notebooks, correspondence, awards, and citations. The collection also includes nearly 4,000 photographs, many taken by the Wrights to document their early flying experiments. In addition there are extensive...
Dates:
1853-1973
Found in:
Special Collections
Wright Brothers Photographs (MS-1) in Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)
Digital Record
Identifier: MS-1 DPLA
Found in:
Special Collections
Wright Brothers' Wills (SC-15)
Collection
Identifier: SC-15
Scope and Contents
Contains copies of Orville and Wilbur Wright's last wills and testaments, and a copy of Orville Wright estate record and death certificate.
Dates:
1937; 1948
Found in:
Special Collections
Wright Company Glass Plate Negative Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-398
Abstract
: The Wright Company Glass Plate Negative collection consists of 92 glass plate negatives, and 10 film negatives relating to the Wright Company, the Wright School of Aviation, flights at Kitty Hawk, N.C., celebrations and aviation events, and a series of unidentified children.
Dates:
1900-1913; 2009; Majority of material found within 1910-1911
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
Horace Wright Papers (MS-579)
Collection
Identifier: MS-579
Content Description
The Horace Wright Papers consist primarily of albums with photographs, clippings, and mementos documenting both Horace’s life and activities, as well as commemorations of the accomplishments of Horace’s uncles, Wilbur and Orville Wright.Materials pertaining specifically to Horace's life and activities include childhood photographs; Horace’s education at Moraine Park School, studies at Miami University, and honorary degree from Wright State University; fishing and boating at...
Dates:
1906 - 1991
Found in:
Special Collections
