Wright Brothers Photographs

 

Creator

George Spratt

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Item Identifier Number

ms1_15_6_3

Creation Date

10-1-1902

Collection

MS-1: Wright Brothers Collection

Description

Launching the Wright 1902 glider (fitted with single rudder) at a ridge of hills south of Big Kill Devil Hill. Orville Wright is piloting. Wilbur is seen far left. Dan Tate is at right. This photograph is attributed to George Spratt.

Publisher Repository

Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries

Digital Publisher

Digital Services Department; Wright State University Libraries

Document Type

Image

Media Type

Photographic print, black and white

Permissions

Special Collections and Archives provides reprints or digital copies of our materials for a fee. For further information please visit their website or call (937) 775-2092.

Date Digital

9-7-2000

Digitization Specification

AGFA DuoScan T2000XL

Spatial Coverage

Avon, North Carolina


Keywords

ms1_15_6_3; Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina; Wright, Orville, 1871-1948; Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912; Tate, Dan; Wright 1902 Glider; Gliders (Aeronautics); Gliding and soaring; Flight; Sand dunes; Sand hills; Kill Devil Hills (N.C.); Footprints

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Rights Statement

No Copyright - United States