[The Wright brothers collection], 1814-1996, bulk 1852-1945.

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[The Wright brothers collection], 1814-1996, bulk 1852-1945.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48770338

Collection of Wright family papers documenting activities of the Wright brothers and the Wright family from 1814 to 1945. Includes documents from the United States and Europe: genealogical records (1832-1909), newspapers (1886-1890), correspondence (1814-1857), scrapbooks (1890-1996), photographs, technical reports, journals, programs, newspapers, memorabilia, and rare books and pamphlets. Full descriptions of all items may be found in the finding aid: The Wright brothers collection : a guide of historical materials at the Dayton and Montgomery County Public Library, by Elli Bambakidis.

11 linear ft.

Dayton Metro Library

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Dayton Metro Library

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