Gardner, Lester D. (Lester Durand), 1876-1956
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Dr. Ross McFarland's Piece of the Kittyhawk Hangar (SC-397)
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: SC-397
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a single card, with a wood chip ("a true piece of the First Airplane Hangar in the World," i.e., the Wright Brothers' hangar at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina) affixed to it, along with a reproduction photo of the hangar.The card reads: "Birthday Greetings and Souvenir of July 18. [photo] THE FIRST HANGAR - KITTY HAWK. A true piece of the First Airplane Hangar in the World. [wood chip] 1898 - MY GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY YEAR - 1948. May you have Golden Days, too!...
Dates:
1948 July 18
Found in:
Special Collections
SERIES II: LESTER D. GARDNER CORRESPONDENCE, 1947 - 1955
Series
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Ivonette Wright Miller Papers is a diverse collection of Wright Brothers material. The papers include family papers, photographs, and memorabilia originally owned by Orville and Wilbur Wright, Katharine Wright, and their father, Bishop Milton Wright. The papers also include hundreds of items collected by Harold and Ivonette Wright Miller in conjunction with dedications or anniversary celebrations commemorating events associated with the Wright Brothers. The papers are divided into eight...
Dates:
1947 - 1955
Found in:
Special Collections
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Ivonette Wright Miller Papers
