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Wilbur Wright At Le Mans, France – Translation of Journal of a Child of the Belle Epoque.”

 Item — Folder: 1, Item: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists of two copies of a translated account of a 9 year-old French boy who was present at a demonstration flight that Wilbur Wright did near Le Mans, France in 1908. The translation is an extract from “Journal of a Child of the Belle Epoque.” The journal is a manuscript of Roger Verdier who wrote of his account. Included in the translation is an introduction as well as commentary by Regis Pluchet a French Journalist who sent this information to the creator of the collection. The collection also includes copies of some photographs from an unknown source.

Dates

  • Creation: 1908

Extent

From the Collection: 1 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: French

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
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Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
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