Papers, 1896-1988.

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Papers, 1896-1988.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31037473

Papers consist of materials about the Wright Brothers and the Wright family as well as materials about early aviators and aviation. Collection includes correspondence, clippings, journal articles, photographs, and memorabilia. Many of the photographs are original prints of pioneer aviators and Wright family members. Other papers pertain to the role of Mrs. Miller and her husband, Harold Miller, in representing the Wright family at various official functions.

3.5 linear ft.

Wright State University Libraries, Paul Laurence Dunbar Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7297985

Wright State University Libraries, Paul Laurence Dunbar Library

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Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912

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Wilbur Wright, born April 16, 1867 in Indiana, and his brother, Orville, were inventors of the airplane. The brothers were in the printing and bicycle business in Dayton before they became interested in solving the problems of powered flight. After a series of kite and glider experiments at Kitty Hawk, N.C., the brothers built and successfully flew the first heavier-than-air powered machine on Dec. 17, 1903. The Wrights spent the next years improving their invention and in 1909, formed a company...

Wright, Orville, 1871-1948

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Orville Wright was a pioneer aviator. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on Aug 19, 1871. He was a son of Bishop Milton and Susan Catherine (Koerner) Wright. In 1903, with his brother Wilbur Wright, he devoted much of his time to Wright Brothers' flying machine. He died on January 30, 1948, in Dayon, Ohio....

Miller, Ivonette Wright

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Ivonette Wright Miller is a niece of Orville and Wilbur Wright. She is the daughter of Lorin Wright, a brother of Orville and Wilbur. Ivonette was born in Dayton in 1896 and grew up in close proximity to her famous uncles. From the description of Papers, 1896-1988. (University of Wisconsin, Superior). WorldCat record id: 31037473 Ivonette Wright Miller was born on April 8, 1896 to Lorin and Ivonette Stokes Wright. Ivonette's father, Lorin, was an older brother o...