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Box 1

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Contains 155 Results:

Double-exposed image of Wilbur Wright on stage., 1909 June

 Item — Box: 1, Item: 151
Scope and Content From the Collection: The collection visually documents the two-day Homecoming Celebration which was a salute to the Wrights' accomplishments in aviation. The Wrights had just returned from successful exhibition flights in France, Germany, and Italy where they received accolades from heads of states and gained fame throughout Europe. The event included receptions, parades, concerts, and firework displays all in honor of Dayton's hometown heroes. Daytonians were even given the opportunity to shake hands with...
Dates: 1909 June

Blurred overhead view of crowd on Main Street., 1909 June

 Item — Box: 1, Item: 152
Scope and Content From the Collection: The collection visually documents the two-day Homecoming Celebration which was a salute to the Wrights' accomplishments in aviation. The Wrights had just returned from successful exhibition flights in France, Germany, and Italy where they received accolades from heads of states and gained fame throughout Europe. The event included receptions, parades, concerts, and firework displays all in honor of Dayton's hometown heroes. Daytonians were even given the opportunity to shake hands with...
Dates: 1909 June

Blurred overhead view of crowd on Main Street., 1909 June

 Item — Box: 1, Item: 153
Scope and Content From the Collection: The collection visually documents the two-day Homecoming Celebration which was a salute to the Wrights' accomplishments in aviation. The Wrights had just returned from successful exhibition flights in France, Germany, and Italy where they received accolades from heads of states and gained fame throughout Europe. The event included receptions, parades, concerts, and firework displays all in honor of Dayton's hometown heroes. Daytonians were even given the opportunity to shake hands with...
Dates: 1909 June

Double-exposed image of Dayton Fire Department parade., 1909 June

 Item — Box: 1, Item: 154
Scope and Content From the Collection: The collection visually documents the two-day Homecoming Celebration which was a salute to the Wrights' accomplishments in aviation. The Wrights had just returned from successful exhibition flights in France, Germany, and Italy where they received accolades from heads of states and gained fame throughout Europe. The event included receptions, parades, concerts, and firework displays all in honor of Dayton's hometown heroes. Daytonians were even given the opportunity to shake hands with...
Dates: 1909 June

Double-exposed image of Wilbur Wright arriving at medals ceremony., 1909 June

 Item — Box: 1, Item: 155
Scope and Content From the Collection: The collection visually documents the two-day Homecoming Celebration which was a salute to the Wrights' accomplishments in aviation. The Wrights had just returned from successful exhibition flights in France, Germany, and Italy where they received accolades from heads of states and gained fame throughout Europe. The event included receptions, parades, concerts, and firework displays all in honor of Dayton's hometown heroes. Daytonians were even given the opportunity to shake hands with...
Dates: 1909 June