Haskell, Henry Joseph, 1874-1952

Abstract

Papers consist of mainly correspondence from Katharine Wright (1874-1929) to her future husband, Henry J. Haskell. Letters cover a variety of personal matters including the opposition to her impending marriage by her brother, Orville Wright. Other subjects discussed include Oberlin College, the Kansas City Star, the Wright patent challenge, and Katharine's ideas about women's rights.

Scope and Contents

Reprinted undated photo of Henry Harry Haskell, Katharine Wright's husband.

Scope and Contents The collection consists of the original, full interviews between Harry Haskell and several individuals with specialized knowledge pertaining to Katharine Wright Haskell, the subject of Haskell's "In Her Own Wright" podcast. These original interviews were used to create the "In Her Own Wright" podcast, which has 3 episodes. The interviews range from 18 to 70 minutes in duration, with most interviews being between 45 to 60 minutes each.The interviewees include: Dawne Dewey,...

Scope and Contents Papers consist of mainly correspondence from Katharine Wright (1874-1929) to her future husband, Henry J. Haskell. Letters cover a variety of personal matters including the opposition to her impending marriage by her brother, Orville Wright. Other subjects discussed include Oberlin College, the Kansas City Star, the Wright patent challenge, and Katharine's ideas about women's rights. Contents include: Biographical articles and newspaper clippings; Correspondence, Katharine Wright...