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Letter, August 4, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Aug 1924

Letter, August 4, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell from Lambert Island, Penetang, Ontario. She writes about the remembering the beginning of World War I, a book Henry has started to attempt to get published, her opinion on H. L. Mencken, a bit about her continued stay on Lambert Island and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, July 29, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Jul 1924

Letter, July 29, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell from Lambert Island, Penetang, Ontario. She writes about enjoying an editorial Henry wrote, how her and Orville's trip to Lambert Island is going - particularly the weather, her opinion on ambition among people of "opportunity and ability" and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, July 22 To 26, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Jul 1924

Letter, July 22 To 26, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, written over five days - from the 22nd to the 26th, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell from Lambert Island, Penetang, Ontario. She writes about articles and books she has recently read, how her visit to Lambert Island is going, contemporary politics, and a new update on the Wrangell fiasco among other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, July 15, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Jul 1924

Letter, July 15, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell mentioning his return home from traveling, lamenting the summer heat, Katharine's own travel plans to the Bay [Lambert Island], her difficulties in choosing wallpaper for a guest room and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, May 28, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell May 1924

Letter, May 28, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about the visit of two of her friends, Mella King and Cora Dell. She mentions Henry's talent at giving speeches when inquiring about his Forum speech at Emporia, and then goes on to describe her and Orville's travel plans to reach Oberlin College and then to Ann Arbor so Orville can give a speech at a college there. She also talks about a professor at the college, Edwards, as well as other happenings and interests in her life and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, April 20, 1924, Katharine Wright To Mon Cher Ami [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Apr 1924

Letter, April 20, 1924, Katharine Wright To Mon Cher Ami [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell in French expressing appreciation for flowers he bought her and a letter he sent. She also mentions that she is staying in Washington, D.C. and writes of other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, April 16, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Apr 1924

Letter, April 16, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell to talk about books and authors, another update of how "Griff" [Griffith Brewer] is handling the purchasing of British-Wright by Handley-Page, information on "Stef" [Vilhjalmur Stefansson], a mention of Carl Akeley's "The Old Man of Mikeno" among other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, April 3, 1924, Katharine Wright To 'Arry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Apr 1924

Letter, April 3, 1924, Katharine Wright To 'Arry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about the extended visit of her friend, Winifred Ryder, as well as a brief visit of Mella and Katharine King. She also discusses some of her duties as a Oberlin College Board of Trustee member, including choosing candidates to received honorary degrees and faculty retention and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, March 14, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1924

Letter, March 14, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about a favorite writer of hers, more discussion of the issue with "Griff" [Griffith Brewer], an article "Stef" [Vilhjalmur Stefansson] wrote in the American Mercury, Henry's work at Oberlin College, a Michigan college offering Orville a doctorate, and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, March 7, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1924

Letter, March 7, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell to further discuss the disagreement between Orville and "Griff" [Griffith Brewer] over the selling of British-Wright to Handley-Page, the visit of her friends, and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, March 3, 1924 Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1924

Letter, March 3, 1924 Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell to further discuss the disagreement between Orville and "Griff" [Griffith Brewer] over the selling of British-Wright to Handley-Page and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, February 25, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Feb 1924

Letter, February 25, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell to talk of "Stef's" [Vilhjalmur Stefansson] visit and her discussion with him about his mishandling of the Wrangell Island fiasco and to talk about the luncheon Henry had recently attended and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, February 13, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Feb 1924

Letter, February 13, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell lamenting a disagreement between Orville and "Griff" [Griffith Brewer] over the selling of British-Wright to Handley-Page, discussing some of the pitfalls of her new position on the Oberlin College Board of Trustees, and expressing excitement at Henry's upcoming visit and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, January 31, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Jan 1924

Letter, January 31, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell to speak of her friends "Stef" [Vilhjalmur Stefansson], and Louis and Frances Lord and other aspects of her daily life. She mentions her election to the Oberlin College Board of Trustees and Henry's continued travels.

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Letter, January 10, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Jan 1924

Letter, January 10, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about updates from mutual friends, Mrs. Martin who gave a speech to the College Club on the American Association of University Women, and updates about mutual friends and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, January 3, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Jan 1924

Letter, January 3, 1924, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about her opinions on the book "The Middle of the Road" by Gibbs and the Germany-France relationship, Henry's continued trip through Europe, the twentieth anniversary of the first flight celebration, Katharine's own travel plans, and "Stef" [Vilhjalmur Stefansson] and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, December 26, 1923, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Dec 1923

Letter, December 26, 1923, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about the bustle of Christmas and the 20th anniversary celebration of the first flight, Henry's continued traveling through Europe - he was in Paris at the time of this letter, and her troubled friendship with "Stef" [Vilhjalmur Stefansson] and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, November 15, 1923, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Nov 1923

Letter, November 15, 1923, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about his trip through Europe, reminiscing about her experiences in Europe, and mutual acquaintances - Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Brewer and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, May 24, 1923, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell May 1923

Letter, May 24, 1923, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about her opinions of the writings of Ed Howe and Robert Louis Stevenson and muses about what creates an individual's potential, and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, August 21, 1922, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Aug 1922

Letter, August 21, 1922, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell from Lambert Island, Penetang, Ontario. She writes about, among other things, her trip to Penetang, Ontario, Canada and thanking him for his letter and books he has sent her and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, May 4, 1922, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell May 1922

Letter, May 4, 1922, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell to express her sympathy at Isabel Haskell's - Henry's then wife - illness and her admiration of Henry's character and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, January 9, 1922, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Jan 1922

Letter, January 9, 1922, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell to discuss an article written about the Wrights vs Langley conflict and to express her thoughts on the dispute and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, March 21, 1917, Katharine Wright To Florence, Katharine Wright Haskell Mar 1917

Letter, March 21, 1917, Katharine Wright To Florence, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Letters to Florence Guthrie (SC-117)

Katharine Wright writes to her friend Florence Guthrie about an Oberlin Class of 1898 meeting and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, May 9, 1916, Katharine Wright To Ivonette Wright, Katharine Wright Haskell May 1916

Letter, May 9, 1916, Katharine Wright To Ivonette Wright, Katharine Wright Haskell

Ivonette Wright Miller Letters (MS-216)

Katharine Wright writes to her niece expressing her excitement at Ivonette performing in a musical, asking her who she would like to invite.

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Letter, December 8, 1914, Katharine Wright To Mrs. Guthrie, Katharine Wright Haskell Dec 1914

Letter, December 8, 1914, Katharine Wright To Mrs. Guthrie, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Letters to Florence Guthrie (SC-117)

Katharine Wright writes to her friend Florence Guthrie about Christmas gifting, choosing a new dog, and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, August 6, 1911, Katharine Wright To Mrs. Guthrie, Katharine Wright Haskell Aug 1911

Letter, August 6, 1911, Katharine Wright To Mrs. Guthrie, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Letters to Florence Guthrie (SC-117)

Katharine Wright writes to her friend Florence Guthrie about the visit of the Brewers, Lieutenant Frank Lahm, and others, Orville's business trip to New York, and other aspects of her daily life.

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Letter, July 13, 1911, Katharine Wright To Mrs. Guthrie, Katharine Wright Haskell Jul 1911

Letter, July 13, 1911, Katharine Wright To Mrs. Guthrie, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Letters to Florence Guthrie (SC-117)

Katharine Wright writes to her friend Florence Guthrie about the warm summer in Dayton, their mutual friends.

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Photograph Album From Edward Korn Detailing His Aviation Career, 1910-1916, Edward A. Korn Jan 1910

Photograph Album From Edward Korn Detailing His Aviation Career, 1910-1916, Edward A. Korn

Edward A. Korn Album

The photograph album details the life and aviation career of Edward Korn and his brother Milton from 1910-1916. Edward wrote brief memories about each of the photographs in the book. This photograph album is part of the MS-220 Edward A. Korn Collection.

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Ivonette Wright Miller Album - Wright Company Aviators And Wright School Of Aviation Jan 1910

Ivonette Wright Miller Album - Wright Company Aviators And Wright School Of Aviation

Ivonette Wright Miller Album

A photograph album from the Ivonette Wright Miller Papers featuring photographs from the Wright School of Aviation. The School was operated by the Wright Company from 1910-1916. The collected photographs were taken from 1910 through 1923.

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Letter, August 5, 1909, Katharine Wright To Agnes Osborn, Katharine Wright Haskell Aug 1909

Letter, August 5, 1909, Katharine Wright To Agnes Osborn, Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright’s Correspondence with Agnes Beck (SC-97)

Katharine Wright writes to her friend, Agnes Osborn about a rather sudden and upcoming trip to Germany while Wilbur goes to Washington and looks after the business. She talks about a supper she has been invited to, Orville's experience at Fort Myer, and other aspects of her personal life.

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