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Wright, Orville, 1871-1948

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1871 - 1948

Biography

Orville Wright (1871-1948) was born Aug. 19, 1871 in Dayton, Ohio and died Jan. 30, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio. Orville Wright was a printer/publisher, bicycle retailer/manufacturer, airplane inventor/manufacturer, and a pilot trainer.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Willis Carl Jackson collection of aviation photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 70
Scope and Contents

Collection includes fifteen photographs of aviation and famous aviators.

Dates: approximately 1910-1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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