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Kansas City star (Kansas City, Mo. : 1885)

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Letter, Undated #18, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Oct 1926

Letter, Undated #18, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

This letter is undated and unattached to any other letter, but is believed to have been written on October 26, 1926. In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell opening with a declaration against the weather in Dayton. She touches on some legal trouble the Kansas City Star is having, a dinner she and Orville attended in honor of General Gillmore's promotion to head of Wright Field that had too much drinking for her taste, her continued depression in the wake of Orville's rejection of their marriage, and other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, July 28, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Jul 1926

Letter, July 28, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell from Lambert Island, Ontario. She talks to him about The Star, how she and Orville has spent their day, potentially inviting friends to join them on the island, and other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, April 23, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Apr 1926

Letter, April 23, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about her travel plans to Oberlin, her friend, Nan, and the slowly resolving situation at The Kansas City Star.


Letter, Undated #1, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Apr 1926

Letter, Undated #1, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

This letter is undated, and unattached to any other letter, but is believed to have been written on April 21, 1926. Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about trying to find Sinclair Lewis's address in the paper, his coworkers and the worker buyout of the Kansas City Star, and other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, April 3, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Apr 1926

Letter, April 3, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter Katharine Wright mis-dates the letter. Katharine writes to Henry Haskell about his tour, the ongoing ownership issues at The Kansas City Star, and other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, March 31, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 31, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about the continuing visit of her college friend, more discussion of The Kansas City Star, and aspects of her daily life.


Letter, Undated #28, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, Undated #28, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

This letter is undated and unattached to any other letter, but is believed to have been written on March 29, 1926. In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about The Star employee buyout and trustee board being set up for it, her lunch with a friend - where they discussed paintings and artists, and her plan to drive up to Lawrence among other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, March 28, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 28, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell describing the process of designing the book-plate she had made for his as a gift and attempts to assuage his anxiety about the still uncertain ownership of The Kansas City Star.


Letter, March 26, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 26, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about Henry's coworkers, her fellow Board of Trustee members, and other aspects of their daily life.


Letter, March 25, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 25, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about internal politics at within the Oberlin College Board of Trustees and Committees, and expresses some of her thoughts on the impending employee ownership of The Kansas City Star.


Letter, Undated #31, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, Undated #31, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

This letter is undated and unattached to any other letter, but is believed to have been written on March 23, 1926. In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about the transitory and uncertain state of The Kansas City Star and how Henry might move on from the paper to further his career.


Letter, March 19, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 19, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about her daily life, including a friend of Orville's visiting - Walcott, remembering Henry's visit during Easter the year before, and more thoughts on The Star ownership.


Letter, Morning Of March 18, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, Morning Of March 18, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell talking more about the Kirkwoods and the change of ownership of The Kansas City Star. She also mentions Germany's bid to enter the League of Nations, public sentiment regarding Prohibition, and aspects of her daily life.


Letter, Afternoon Of March 17, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, Afternoon Of March 17, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell to continue discussing the changing ownership of The Kansas City Star as well as aspects of her daily life.


Letter, March 17, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 17, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about her eldest brother, Reuchlin Wright, and more of her thoughts about the ownership of The Kansas City Star in addition to other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, March 14, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 14, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about her thoughts on the Nelson family, ideas she has for The Kansas City Star, and other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, Evening Of March 14, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, Evening Of March 14, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about his success on The Kansas City Star, how his experience has prepared him for leaving the Star if necessary, and how she would be sad to do so, but moving to Washington for work is an option.


Letter, March 12, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 12, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about how advantageous Henry's position at The Kansas City Star and his association with Mr. Nelson was and how it could help him move on to other work, if he so desired. She also touches on other aspects of both of their lives.


Letter, March 11, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 11, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about a letter Henry forwarded to her, how The Kansas City Star is restructuring, and other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, March 10, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 10, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about the luncheon she hosted, more about the Kansas City Star, and other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, March 8, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 8, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about the shifting and unstable transfer of ownership of the Kansas City Star.


Letter, Evening Of March 8, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, Evening Of March 8, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell's future at the Kansas City Star and the efforts he has put into the paper.


Letter, March 7, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 7, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about the state and future of the Kansas City Star and his career, a group reading of Candida Katharine attended, and the result of a meeting Katharine spoke at with the Board of Education regarding hiring a business manager for the school system.


Letter, Evening Of March 7, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, Evening Of March 7, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about the future of the Kansas City Star, the birthday present she bought for him, a new daily political newspaper in Washington, as well as other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, March 5 To 6, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 5 To 6, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, written over two days, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about a variety of topics including Laura Kirkwood's death, an upcoming group reading of Candida, Henry's job and the future of the Kansas City Star, Henry's birthday, and other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, March 4, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 4, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about the newly established Board of Trustees for the Kansas City Star and other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, March 2, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1926

Letter, March 2, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about his position at the Kansas City Star and a meeting Katharine has to go to at the Bureau of Municipal Research, as well as other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, February 27, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Feb 1926

Letter, February 27, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell reacting to the news of Mrs. Kirkwood's death and consoling Henry. Mrs. Laura Kirkwood owned the Kansas City Star, her father having been the founder of the paper.


Letter, February 20, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Feb 1926

Letter, February 20, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about his work and the seeming unstable situation at The Star, finances and the cost of running their home, and other aspects of their daily life.


Letter, February 18, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell Feb 1926

Letter, February 18, 1926, Katharine Wright To Henry J. Haskell, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about his life and job a the Kansas City Star.