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On The Aviation Trail In The Wright Brothers' West Side Neighborhood In Dayton, Ohio, Mary Ann Johnson

Following in the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories

The West Side Dayton neighborhood where Wilbur and Orville Wright lived, worked and invented the airplane includes five historic buildings or building sites, all within a block or two of each other, that represent the five major periods in the brothers' lives. This paper tells the story of the five sites at three different periods in time: 1) when they were occupied by the Wrights during the turn of the last century, 2) when they were discovered by Aviation Trail in 1981 and 3) today, in 2001. The stories of the earliest period show the historical significance of each of …

The First Aerial Canoe: Wilbur Wright And The Hudson-Fulton Flights, John Sanford

Following in the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories

The article, The First Aerial Canoe: Wilbur Wright and the Hudson-Fulton Flights, was presented by John Sanford at the Following the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories Symposium at Wright State University, September 28, 2001. Sanford discusses the events that occurred at the 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration in New York City. He focuses on the competition between Glenn Curtis and the Wright Brothers and their reactions to the events at the Celebration.

Faded Memories: The Wright Brothers And Germany, 1909-1913, Guillaume De Syon

Following in the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories

The article, Faded Memories: The Wright Brothers and Germany, 1909-1913, by Guillaume de Syon focuses on the Wright Brothers time promoting their aircraft in Germany and Europe. The article discusses the opportunities and misfortunes that the Wright Brothers had in Europe and how they made and sold planes to early European aviators. The article was presented at the Following the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories Symposium at Wright State University, September 28, 2001.

From Wright Flyers To Aerial Thermography: The 1910 Wright Brother's Hangar At Huffman Prairie, Michael L. Hargrave, Dave Babson, Thomas L. Sever, Dwain K. Butler

Following in the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories

The Huffman Prairie Flying Field, now a National Historic Landmark located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, was the scene of many of the Wright Brother's activities between 1904 and 1916. Following their remarkable success at Kitty Hawk in 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright returned home to develop a versatile and marketable airplane. They used Huffman Prairie as a site to test aircraft and train pilots. There they constructed (in 1904, 1905, and 1910) a series of modest structures to house their aircraft. While each of these buildings is historically important, the 1910 hangar is the focus of this paper. From …

Hawthorn Hill: The Wright Family Home, Mary Oliver

Following in the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories

The article, Hawthorn Hill: The Wright Family Home, was presented by Mary Oliver at the Following the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories Symposium at Wright State University, September 28, 2001. The article discusses the development and history of Hawthorn Hill, the Wright family home.

Rumors Of Flight: The Photographic Record Of The Wright Brothers At Huffman Prairie, Jeffery Alan John

Following in the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories

Today, one hundred years after the Wright Brothers conducted their research leading to powered flight, we can revisit the period between 1900 and 1905. We know what the brothers did, and how they did it, largely because the Wrights conscientiously recorded their work both visually and verbally. In this sense, they showed an extraordinary dimension of their inventiveness. The camera was an important instrument of their research. The Wright Brothers as inventors had a unique understanding of the power of photography to make an accurate representation of reality (Nolan, 1984). As a result, the Wright Brothers have left us a …

The Wright Stuff: The Mathematics Of The Wright Brothers, Robert N. Mccullough

Following in the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories

On a cold and blustery day in December of 1903 near the town of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, two brothers from Dayton, Ohio, Wilbur and Orville Wright, haul an ungainly looking craft from a shed and get ready to attempt a feat that has never been accomplished before - to fly a heavier-than-air powered airplane with a person on board.

The weather conditions that day were terrible. The temperature was 34 degrees F and the winds were steadily blowing between 20 and 30 miles an hour [McFarland, 395].1 The wind chill (according to modern tables) was around 8 degrees F …

Testing The Military Flyer At Fort Myer, 1908-1909, David R. Chenoweth

Following in the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories

The article, Testing the Military Flyer at Fort Myer, 1908-1909, by David Chenoweth discusses the work of the Wright Brothers to earn the military contract with the United States Army Signal Corps. The article provides detail on the entire process from the initial contract, to designing, testing and demonstrating the Flyer. The article was presented at the Following the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories Symposium at Wright State University, September 28, 2001. The article was presented at the Following the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories Symposium at Wright State University, September 28, …

The First Witness: Amos Root At Huffman Prairie, James Tobin

Following in the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories

The article, The First Witness: Amos Root at Huffman Prairie, was presented by James Tobin at the Following the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories Symposium at Wright State University, September 28, 2001. The article discusses how Amos Root witnessed the Wright Brothers flying at Huffman Prairie and his general interest in their inventions. Tobin also discusses the life of Amos Root and how he gained fame through beekeeping.

Witness To Flight: Aviation Achievements Of The Wrights Described In Recently Discovered Letters Written By Their Contemporaries, Stanley W. Kandebo

Following in the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories

The article, Witnesses to Flight: Aviation Achievements Of The Wrights Described In Recently Discovered Letters Written by Their Contemporaries, was written by Stanley W. Kandebo. The article discusses the letters written by various people involved with the Wright Brothers and the early flights that they made. The article was presented at the Following the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories Symposium at Wright State University, September 28, 2001.

Over A Herd Of Cattle: The Wright Brothers And The Pursuit Of Flight At Huffman Prairie Flying Field, Elizabeth Fraterrigo

Following in the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories

The article, 'Over a Herd of Cattle': The Wright Brothers and the Pursuit of Flight at Huffman Prairie Flying Field, by Elizabeth Fraterrigo discusses the role that Huffman Prairie played in the events of the Wright Brothers early attempts at perfecting flight. Fraterrigo explains the use of the field and difficulties faced by the Wright Brothers and the advances that they made due to the flights at Huffman Prairie. The article was presented at the Following the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories Symposium at Wright State University, September 28, 2001.

The Wright Brothers, Government Support For Aeronautical Research, And The Progress Of Flight, Roger D. Launius

Following in the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories

The article, The Wright Brothers, Government Support for Aeronautical Research, and the Progress of Flight, was presented by Roger D. Launius at the Following the Footsteps of the Wright Brothers: Their Sites and Stories Symposium at Wright State University, September 28, 2001. In the article Launius discusses the slow development of the aircraft and how the United States lagged in further research and development of the air service.

Joanne Conners Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Joanne Conners

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On July 6, 2001 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Joanne Conners for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Joanne talks about her childhood in Englewood Ohio, what she did for entertainment, and more.

Glenna Rogers Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Glenna Rogers

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On July, 6 2011 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Glenna Rogers for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Glenna discusses growing up in a small farm community, moving to Dayton as a young woman, and her role models.

Jean Powell Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Jean Powell

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On July 3, 2001 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Jean Powell for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Jean discusses her life and interesting events that she remembered.

Robert J. Mott Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Robert J. Mott

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On July 3, 2001 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Robert Mott for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Robert discusses growing up in a small town, music he enjoyed, how he spent summer vacations, and more.

Susan Bailey Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Susan D. Bailey

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On July 5, 2001 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Susan Bailey for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Susan Bailey discusses her early life, what she did for entertainment, and more.

Lori Lyle Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Troy Baker, Lori Lyle

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 30, 2001 Troy Baker interviewed Lori Lyle, a probation officer in Montgomery County, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Lori discusses her childhood, racism she encountered, her parents’ involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, and more.

Helen Schemmel Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Matt Opperman, Helen Schemmel

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 29, 2001 Matt Opperman interviewed Helen Schemmel, the interviewer’s great-grandmother, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. In the interview Helen discusses being a young adult during the Depression and her life during World War II.

Ohio Academy Of Medical History Annual Meeting Program, April 28, 2001, Ohio Academy Of Medical History

Annual Conference Programs

This four page program is from the annual meeting of the Ohio Academy of Medical History held on April 28, 2001 in Granville, Ohio. The program details the events and presentations of the meeting.

William P. Marshak Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, David J. Marshak, William P. Marshak

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 26, 2001 David Marshak interviewed William Marshak, the interviewer’s father and Chief Scientist for SYTRONICS, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview William discusses growing up in Chicago, working on a missile crew in the Air Force, teaching at the Air Force Academy, and more.

Dr. Carl Becker Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Jason Elkins, Carl Becker

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 22, 2001 Jason Elkins interviewed Dr. Carl Becker, a former professor at Wright State University, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Dr. Becker discusses his life, educational background, and his memories of being a founding faculty member at Wright State University.

William Nichols Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Rebecca J. Moor, William F. Nichols

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 22, 2001 Rebecca Moor interviewed William Nichols, a World War II paramedic, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview William discusses his life, joining the navy, and his experiences in World War II. The majority of the interview focuses on his experience serving during World War II.

Mark Striebich Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Joe Miller, Mark Striebich

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 12, 2001 Joe Miller interviewed Mark Striebich, a special needs teacher, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Mark discusses his life and interesting events that he remembered. The majority of the interview focuses on Mark's experience during the Vietnam War.

Donald J. Mohr Interview, First Athletic Director And First Director Of Financial Aid, Wright State University, Ken Davenport, Donald J. Mohr

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Ken Davenport interviewed Donald J. Mohr on April 4, 2001 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the athletic program. In the interview Mr. Mohr discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding staff member.

The Forgotten Origins Of The Ecumenical Movement In England: The Grindelwald Conferences, 1892-95, Christopher Oldstone-Moore

History Faculty Publications

Ruth Rouse, writing in A History of the Ecumenical Movement, made an extraordinary claim about the origins of modern ecumenism. She identified two factors in the 1890s that, in her words, "changed the course of Church history and made possible the modern ecumenical movement." One was the Student Christian Movement, established m 1895 by the American Methodist layman, John R. Mott. The other factor was the Grindelwald (Switzerland) Reunion Conferences, an assembly mostly of English church leaders organized by a Methodist minister, Henry Lunn, between 1892 and 1895. Mott's movement is very well known to modern readers. The Grindelwald Conferences, …

Faces Of The Holocaust: A Curriculum Guide For Teachers, Challon Roberts, Thomas S. Martin

Dayton Holocaust Resource Center Publications

"Faces ofthe Holocaust" is a unique series of fifteen videotapes created expressly as a classroom resource and curriculum supplement. I began to record these one-of-a-kind stories in 1985 with Wright State University Television Center Initially, there were nine interviews over a three year period, which included painstaking editing. The second part of the series was filmed in 1995, the fiftieth year of liberation, with interviews of five more liberators and one more survivor. The series was directed by K. Roland Knight of Wright State University Television Center. Dr. Thomas Martin and Challon Roberts assisted me in the editing process.

Pictures …

Studies On The Internal Diaspora Of The Byzantine Empire (Review), Martin Arbagi

History Faculty Publications

Review of the book Studies on the Internal Diaspora of the Byzantine Empire (edited by Hélène Ahrweiler and Angeliki E. Laiou).

The Gold Coast Church And The Ghetto: Christ And Culture In Mainline Protestantism By James K. Wellman (Review), Jacob Dorn

History Faculty Publications

Review of the book The Gold Coast Church and the Ghetto: Christ and Culture in Mainline Protestantism by James K. Wellman.