Katharine Wright to Agnes Beck, 1927 Feb. 2
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: 1927 Feb. 2
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
Katharine Wright Haskell writes to her friend Agnes Beck about Agnes's upcoming birthday and her hunt for her gift, her trip to Cleveland for an Oberlin committee meeting, her relationship with Henry Haskell, and other aspects of her daily life.
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
