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Letter, June 15, 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 in response to a telegram he sent her. She expresses her heartache and implores him to come to Dayton so they may talk face-to-face.

Letter, Evening Of June 13, 1925, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

This letter, sent from the Park Hotel in Oberlin, Ohio, was written on June 13, 1925, but sent on the 14th, after her previous letter on the 13th. In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell expressing how, despite her feelings for Henry - and his feelings for her - she does not feel like she could separate herself from Orville, both due to her emotional attachment to him and the responsibility she has taken on throughout his life.

Letter, June 13, 1925, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, sent from the Park Hotel in Oberlin, Ohio, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell expressing heartache at the situation between them.

Letter, June 11, 1925, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, sent from the Park Hotel in Oberlin, Ohio, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell imploring him to let her know why he seems upset at her and offering assurances she never meant to offend him or seem as if she did not want to hear of things troubling him.

Letter, June 10, 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 her excitement at receiving Henry's photograph, giving Henry more information and thoughts on the unfolding Smithsonian conflict, her upcoming trip to Oberlin College, and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, June 8, 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 apologizing for the stress a previous letter caused. She goes on to talk about receiving and sending photographs of each other, the nature of friendship later in life, reminiscing about a previous visit to the Haskell household, and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, June 7, 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 tell him of a magazine article she and Orville were considering to write regarding how different people contributed to the work of flight and the different kinds of work Wilbur and Orville contributed to the science of flight in response to the Smithsonian conflict. She writes of her upcoming trip to Oberlin for the academic procession and other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, June 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 continues to discuss Orville's aversion to writing, a bit of how Orville's and Wilbur's minds worked and the lawsuit trials. She touches on the ongoing Smithsonian conflict, empathizes with Henry's inability to enjoy his free time and speaks of other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, June 3, 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 her anxieties of not being understood by him in her writings and relief that her meaning wasn't taken in a bad way. She also includes other details of her daily life.

Letter, June 1, 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 discussing Orville's aversion to writing about his and his brother's invention, especially with the stress of the Smithsonian conflict as well as discussing the conflict itself and her thoughts of it in addition to writing about other aspects of her daily life.

Letter, May 31, 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 departure of some friends, the proposed faculty changes that will be discussed at the next Oberlin College Board of Trustees meeting in which she expresses doubt that a new female professor is getting adequate compensation, and shares more information regarding the unfolding Smithsonian conflict. She speaks of family she has in Kansas, expresses sympathy for Henry's son moving away, and touches on other aspects of her daily life.

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.

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 …