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Letters (correspondence)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Elizabeth Beck Rehling Papers (MS-593)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-593
Abstract

The Elizabeth Beck Rehling Papers consist of correspondence, research notes, and photographs related to her research on the relationship between her mother, Agnes Osborn Beck and Katharine Wright, sister of the Wright Brothers. It also includes her unpublished manuscript, The Third Wright Brother, about Katharine Wright, based on her memories as told to her by her mother Agnes and her own research.

Dates: 1899-2001

Unidentified World War I Soldier's Letter

 Collection
Identifier: SC-30
Scope and Contents The collection contains a two-page letter typed by a World War I soldier returning by ship to the United States from Europe. The letter describes the conditions and activities aboard the transport ship U.S.S. Aeolus, on which he is travelling, as well as the writer’s duties while he is aboard. The author writes about the people he would like to see once he reaches the United States. He also offers insight into race relations in a segregated army. Additionally, the collection contains a...
Dates: 1919

George Watson Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-191
Abstract

A small collection of 19th and early 20th century family papers from Xenia Township in Greene County, Ohio, consisting of correspondence, printed materials, business and legal papers.

Dates: 1851-1923

Charles O. Wolpers Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-126
Abstract

The Charles O. Wolpers Papers consist of early 19th century daybooks, journals, and financial ledgers from stores that Wolpers owned in Bellefontaine (earlier named Belleville) and Germantown, Ohio. Also included are a few letters written to Wolpers by his brother in Germany.

Dates: 1817-1865

Frank Wootton Letters

 Collection
Identifier: SC-127
Scope and Contents

Small collection of letters written by aviation artist Frank Wootton to Robert T. Horvath (in/around Harrisburg, Pennsylvania). Most of the correspondence is written on stationery for Mayflower House, Alfriston, Sussex, UK. Several identify Wootton as the President of the Guild of Aviation Artists.

Dates: 1977-1989

Wright Family to Petree Family Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS-585
Abstract The Wright Family to Petree Family Correspondence primarily contains letters written by Milton Wright to his niece Estella Harris Petree. The letters describe Wright family news and activities, but more importantly include specific references to Wilbur and Orville Wright’s bicycle business, flying experiments and success, Orville Wright’s accident at Ft. Myer in September 1908, the 1913 Dayton flood, and Milton’s flight with Orville in May 1910. There is also a very poignant letter written...
Dates: 1900-1939; Majority of material found within 1900-1917