WB. Wright Brothers Related Collections
Found in 102 Collections and/or Records:
William H. Krekler Letter (SC-23)
This is a copy of a typed letter written by Krekler describing his relationship with the Wright Family, dated March 24, 1975.
Herbert Wright WWI Individual Pay Record Book (SC-351)
The collection consists of a single item, an original "Individual Pay Record Book" for Herbert Wright, a Private in the American Expeditionary Forces who was stationed at the 104th Field Hospital in France during World War I. It covers the time period of October 1918 to March 1919.
Frank Hamburger Papers (SC-36)
Frank Hamburger witnessed the Wright Brothers' first flight in Dayton. Collection contains several photographs of Hamburger as well as newspaper clippings recounting his involvement with the Wrights.
Wright-Glass Family Letters
Papers include personal correspondence between Bishop Milton Wright and his cousins, Oliver and Flora Glass.
Orville Wright Letters (SC-47)
Collection contains photocopies of correspondence from Orville Wright to Karl Kimble and to F.O. Eichenberger.
*Note: All the letters in this collection are photocopies of the originals.
Susan Katherine Koerner Wright Photograph (SC-49)
Daguerreotype image of Susan Koerner Wright in wood frame and two copy prints of the image.
Randle H. Egbert Aviation Collection
The Randle H. Egbert Aviation Papers consist of journals, news and periodical clippings, and memorabilia related to the Wright Brothers and early aviation.
Aloys J. Wyen Papers
Aloys J. Wyen was an early aviation pioneer associated with the Wright Brothers, first in their bicycle shop in Dayton, and later at Huffman Prairie as a mechanic. He was with them at Belmont Park in 1910, then flew in Los Angeles, California from 1911-1916. He later worked as a mechanic with the WACO Aircraft Company in Troy, Ohio, and Aeronca in Middletown. His papers include family photographs as well as correspondence and photographs documenting his long career in aviation.
Wright Memorial Commission Records
The Wright Memorial Commission was organized in 1912 to build a monument near Huffman Prairie in honor of the Wright Brothers' contribution to aviation. Records include minutes, financial reports, correspondence, and other materials that document the physical development of the monument.
