Records, 1959-1988.

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Records, 1959-1988.

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The records of Orville Wright date from 1959 to 1988 and primarily document MCI operations during Orville Wright's tenure as Chief Operating Officer. Documents dated prior to Wright's joining MCI in 1975 consist mostly of MCI manuals and guides. Other early materials, relating to satellites originated with Western Union and came into MCI's possession as the result of an acquisition.

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