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Milton Wright Diaries: 1899, Milton Wright Jan 1899

Milton Wright Diaries: 1899, Milton Wright

Milton Wright Diaries

Bishop Milton Wright, father of Wilbur and Orville Wright, regularly recorded entries in his diary from 1857 until his death in 1917. This diary’s entries began on January 1899 and continue until December 1899. Wright records a variety of information regarding his travels, family history, and expenditures. Of particular note, this diary includes a record of Wilbur writing to the Smithsonian for information on flight, which the researcher might find of interest. View the transcript of the Milton Wright diaries.


Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Ribbons Jan 1899

Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Ribbons

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

Three ribbons safety-pinned together: Small purple silk ribbon with gold fringe below and gold and white ribbon knots above. Black ink inscription illegible. 5” x 2” Yellow silk ribbon, hand decorated, “Welcome O.W.S.A.” in blue ink. Design features roses, a sailing scene, and blue ribbon edges. 6.25” x 2.5” Yellow silk ribbon, “Delegate O.W.S.A. 13th Convention” and stars printed in dark blue or black ink. 5.5” x 1.75”.


Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Delegate Ribbon Jan 1899

Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Delegate Ribbon

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

Ribbon, yellow silk with black lettering: “Delegate O.W.S.A. 13th Convention.” 5.35” x 1.75” ca. 1899.