First Flight Anniversary 75th, 1978
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 Ford, Arthur Morgan, Governor James Cox, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Charles F. Kettering, Edward Deeds, and others.
Dates
- Creation: 1978
Creator
- From the Collection: Dayton daily news (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
The Dayton Daily News Archive is stored off-site. Please contact the Archives staff at 937-775-2092 or library-archives@wright.edu with your research topic at least three business days in advance of visiting to allow time to retrieve files.
Extent
From the VIP File: 3 linear feet (8 binder boxes and several oversize folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092
library-archives@wright.edu
