Katharine Wright to Agnes Beck, 1908 Sept. 22
Scope and Content
The collection consists of eight letters written by Katharine Wright to her friend, Agnes Beck, dating from Sept. 22, 1908 through Feb. 21, 1929. The letters discuss Wilbur and Orville Wright, their flights, the Wright Family, and other personal matters. Of particular interest is the letter of Sept. 22, 1908 which describes Orville Wright's crash at Fort Myer, Virginia, and his convalescence.
Dates
- Creation: 1908 Sept. 22
Creator
- From the Collection: Beck, Agnes Osborn, 1875-1958 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open to the public.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 linear feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
In this letter Katharine Wright writes to her friend Agnes Osborn from the Fort Myer hospital shortly after the September 17, 1908 crash that left Orville Wright injured and killed observer Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge. Katharine reports on Orville's condition and the situation at the hospital.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
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