Wright Brothers Archives Dedication, Wright State University, and Interview with Ivonette Wright Miller, 1978 Dec 17
Scope and Contents
This video documents the December 17, 1978 dedication ceremony of the Wright Brothers Room at Wright State University, marking the culmination of the 75th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first powered flight. University leaders, civic officials, members of the Wright family, and community representatives gathered to celebrate Dayton’s central role in aviation history through speeches, proclamations, and the formal presentation of significant artifacts, including original photographs, a 1905 Wright Flyer propeller, medals, awards, rare documents, postage stamps, and a daguerreotype of the Wright brothers’ mother. The ceremony emphasizes the generosity of donors, the importance of preservation and research, and Wright State University’s role as a steward of Wright brothers heritage, reaffirming the lasting global impact of Orville and Wilbur Wright’s achievements.
Dates
- Creation: 1978 Dec 17
Creator
- From the Collection: Miller, Ivonette Wright, 1896-1995 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection, however, please note due to preservation concerns, original audio and video materials cannot be played in the reading room. Patrons may have access to reference copies. Items without reference copies can be digitized at the request of a patron for the cost of creating a digital copy. Please provide us at least two weeks advance notice if you would like to request an audio or video reference copy. Call (937) 775-2092 or e-mail us at archives@www.libraries.wright.edu. Use of digitized content is subject to conditions governing use.
Full Extent
1 videocassettes (VHS)
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
