Wright Brothers Photographs
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Item Identifier Number
ms1_33_18
Creation Date
9-3-1908
Collection
MS-1: Wright Brothers Collection
Description
Distant view of the Wright Model A Flyer on the launch rail surrounded by soldiers and spectators. Caption beside photograph, "An object of {contempt, curiosity, craziness} until 'It" did this" (arrow pointing to Wright Model A Flyer in flight--see photo 33-19). C. H. Claudy Ft. Myer photograph album. This photograph is attributed to C. H. Claudy, Washington, D.C.
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
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Date Digital
3-4-2003
Digitization Specification
AGFA DuoScan T2000 XL
Spatial Coverage
Arlington, Virginia
Keywords
ms1_33_18; Military Demonstrations; Photograph albums; Wright Model A Flyer; Wright, Orville, 1871-1948; Launch rail; Military bases; Spectators; Soldiers; Launching derricks; C.H. Claudy's Fort Myer Album