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Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912

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Letter, July 20 To 22, 1925, Katharine Wright To My Dear, Foolish Boy [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Jul 1925

Letter, July 20 To 22, 1925, Katharine Wright To My Dear, Foolish Boy [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell

Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

In this letter, written over three days, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell from Lambert Island, Penetang, Ontario. She updates him about her time at Lambert Island, speaks of her uneasiness in front of a photography camera, her thoughts on marriage as well as her relationships with her brothers. She talks about her relationship with Henry and discusses their hopeful future together as well as his upcoming arrival to Lambert Island. She also discusses her thoughts and philosophy surrounding a William Watson poem, and her thoughts on Henry's travel notes in addition to other aspects of her daily life.


Letter, June 7, 1925, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell Jun 1925

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 Jun 1925

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, May 18, 1925, Katharine Wright To Harry [Henry J. Haskell], Katharine Wright Haskell May 1925

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 May 1925

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, 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.