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Of Letters and Family
[Special Collections and Archives welcomes Ruth Monnier, a senior history major at the University of Dayton who is working as a summer volunteer here in the Archives. One of her first projects was to finalize the transcriptions on the Civil … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War, Collections, SC&A
Tagged Civil War, collections, family history, letters, manuscripts, MS-92, Wallace Family, WM McKinney
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This morning at 3:15
May 30, 1912This morning at 3:15, Wilbur passed away, aged 45 years, 1 month, and 14 days. A short life, full of consequences. An unfailing intellect, imperturbable temper, great self-reliance and as great modesty, seeing the right clearly, pursuing it … Continue reading
Posted in SC&A, Wright Brothers
Tagged Bishop Milton Wright, family history, in memoriam, local history, MS-1, Wilbur Wright, Wright Brothers
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Wilbur Wright, A Life of Consequence
May 30, 1912 This morning at 3:15, Wilbur passed away, aged 45 years, 1 month, and 14 days. A short life, full of consequences. An unfailing intellect, imperturbable temper, great self-reliance and as great modesty, seeing the right clearly, pursuing … Continue reading
Posted in Collections, Wright Brothers
Tagged celebrations, events, local history, Wilbur Wright
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