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Letter, May 29, 1925, 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 visit to Oberlin College and to a friend's daughter's graduation, and expresses worry for Henry's loneliness and his opinion of her touching on the subject at all as well as other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, May 26, 1925, 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 travel plans and her friends, particularly about missing her college friends, and several paragraphs trying to convince Henry to join her and Orville at the Bay [Penetang, Ontario, Canada].

Letter, May 23, 1925, 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 his life, including Katharine's anxieties about Henry, particularly that he may feel pressured to act because of misunderstanding his intentions in friendship. She also touches on aspects of her daily life.

Letter, May 21, 1925, 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 Orville's visit to Washington D.C. where he went to the Bureau of Standards, some more information about the unfolding Smithsonian conflict, her opinion on some writers compared to Henry, and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, May 18, 1925, 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 two articles, one written by Haskell and the other a story about Wilbur and Orville Wright, a bit about the Wright parents, more on the continuing conflict with the Smithsonian, and a meeting with Robert Small. She touches on aging, giving advice, and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, May 14, 1925, 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 possibility of a Congressional investigation into the Smithsonian controversy as well as updates on the issue, a meeting Orville had with Senator Wills, and other aspects of her daily life. In this letter Katharine also touches upon the stress and trouble mind Orville has had since the plane crash at Fort Myer added onto by Wilber Wright's death a few years later.

Letter, May 13, 1925, 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 expressing worry and concern for his loneliness at the time and updates him on the Smithsonian situation as well as other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, May 11, 1925, 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 regarding the errors in Langley's work, about the continued fight with the Smithsonian, and includes other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, May 8, 1925, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

This letter was written on may 8th and May 9th of 1925. In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about Oberlin College business, expresses her worry for Henry's loneliness, and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, May 6, 1925, 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 newly started fight between the Wrights and the Smithsonian regarding who had the first flying machine, an upcoming Board of Trustees meeting at Oberlin College, and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, April 4, 1925, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes a love letter to Henry Haskell responding to a letter and flowers he had sent her that day and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, March 5, 1925, 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 upcoming birthday, a recent book she read - "The Divine Lady", the visit of Hart Berg and her opinions of him, her viewing the departure of the King of Spain from the hotel where they had dinner, politics, and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, February 27, 1925, 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 trip to Oberlin College, particularly of her advocating for Louis Lord to keep his position at the college and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, February 14, 1925, 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 cancelled trip to Oberlin College due to health and comments on Henry's visit to the college as well as visits from friends and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, January 5, 1925, 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 scarf Henry gifted her, memories brought on by winter trees, the playwright Moliere, issues going on at Oberlin College, and other aspects of her daily life.

Test 114: Heider 15-27, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

All tractors tested at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory were certified by their manufacturers as being stock model machines, conforming to specifications filed with the application for test. No special or high-test fuels were used except as recommended by the manufacturer as necessary.

All results within the official tractor test report were actually attained in tests and are without correction or allowances for friction, temperature, altitude, etc. The results were initially accomplished with the tractor in charge of skilled operators employed by the University.

Unless otherwise noted, each tractor was apparently in good condition at the end of the testing …

Test 111: Oil Pull Model M 20-35, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

All tractors tested at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory were certified by their manufacturers as being stock model machines, conforming to specifications filed with the application for test. No special or high-test fuels were used except as recommended by the manufacturer as necessary.

All results within the official tractor test report were actually attained in tests and are without correction or allowances for friction, temperature, altitude, etc. The results were initially accomplished with the tractor in charge of skilled operators employed by the University.

Unless otherwise noted, each tractor was apparently in good condition at the end of the testing …

Test 112: Oil Pull Model L 15-25, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

All tractors tested at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory were certified by their manufacturers as being stock model machines, conforming to specifications filed with the application for test. No special or high-test fuels were used except as recommended by the manufacturer as necessary.

All results within the official tractor test report were actually attained in tests and are without correction or allowances for friction, temperature, altitude, etc. The results were initially accomplished with the tractor in charge of skilled operators employed by the University.

Unless otherwise noted, each tractor was apparently in good condition at the end of the testing …

Test 117: Mccormick-Deering "Farmall", Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

All tractors tested at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory were certified by their manufacturers as being stock model machines, conforming to specifications filed with the application for test. No special or high-test fuels were used except as recommended by the manufacturer as necessary.

All results within the official tractor test report were actually attained in tests and are without correction or allowances for friction, temperature, altitude, etc. The results were initially accomplished with the tractor in charge of skilled operators employed by the University.

Unless otherwise noted, each tractor was apparently in good condition at the end of the testing …

Test 116: Oil Pull Model R 25-45, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

All tractors tested at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory were certified by their manufacturers as being stock model machines, conforming to specifications filed with the application for test. No special or high-test fuels were used except as recommended by the manufacturer as necessary.

All results within the official tractor test report were actually attained in tests and are without correction or allowances for friction, temperature, altitude, etc. The results were initially accomplished with the tractor in charge of skilled operators employed by the University.

Unless otherwise noted, each tractor was apparently in good condition at the end of the testing …

Test 118: Minneapolis Type B 17-30, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

All tractors tested at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory were certified by their manufacturers as being stock model machines, conforming to specifications filed with the application for test. No special or high-test fuels were used except as recommended by the manufacturer as necessary.

All results within the official tractor test report were actually attained in tests and are without correction or allowances for friction, temperature, altitude, etc. The results were initially accomplished with the tractor in charge of skilled operators employed by the University.

Unless otherwise noted, each tractor was apparently in good condition at the end of the testing …

Test 113: Monarch Model C 25-35, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

All tractors tested at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory were certified by their manufacturers as being stock model machines, conforming to specifications filed with the application for test. No special or high-test fuels were used except as recommended by the manufacturer as necessary.

All results within the official tractor test report were actually attained in tests and are without correction or allowances for friction, temperature, altitude, etc. The results were initially accomplished with the tractor in charge of skilled operators employed by the University.

Unless otherwise noted, each tractor was apparently in good condition at the end of the testing …

Test 115: Shawnee Thirty (Road Maintainer), Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

All tractors tested at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory were certified by their manufacturers as being stock model machines, conforming to specifications filed with the application for test. No special or high-test fuels were used except as recommended by the manufacturer as necessary. All results within the official tractor test report were actually attained in tests and are without correction or allowances for friction, temperature, altitude, etc. The results were initially accomplished with the tractor in charge of skilled operators employed by the University. Unless otherwise noted, each tractor was apparently in good condition at the end of the testing …

Letter, December 31, 1924 To January 1, 1925, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

This letter was written on December 31, 1924 and continued on January 1, 1925.

In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about her conversational ability, an article she read, and Henry's son's travels in Europe and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, December 22, 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 his son's article, the subject of extroversion, "Stef" [Vilhjalmur Stefansson], selling the Wright's house on Hawthorn Street, Christmas gifts, and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, December 11, 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 book she had recently read, the visit of Louis and Frances Lord, how she fell out of the car driving down to Cincinnati, and mentions 'petting parties', her enjoyment of poker, and discussed several authors she enjoys among other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, December 2, 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 reporting on her newly bought impression strip, a mutual friend's article in the Kansas City Star, and ruminating about disappointments in life, touching on some thoughts on religion, and other considerings. She also speaks of an illness that Orville had that caused him to miss a meeting with the Executive Committee of the National Advisory Committee. She invites Henry to a dinner party and discusses other guests that will be in attendance, particularly Agnes and Mary Osborn and her opinions about Ed Howe. She also includes other aspects of her daily …

Letter, November 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 discussing books and articles she has recently read, some thoughts on the relationship of one's character and talents or gifts they may or may not have and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, November 19, 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 expressing sympathy for his anxiety over his aging mother, updates of goings on at Oberlin College and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, November 11, 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 continue their conversation about widows and further expand upon some of her view of men and women. She also includes travel plans for a Trustees Meeting at Oberlin College and other aspects of her daily life.