Wright Brothers' Room Dedication Ceremony
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Item Identifier Number
MS216_VID_09
Creation Date
12-17-1978
Disciplines
United States History
Keywords
Wright family; Miller, Ivonette Wright, 1896-1995; Wright State University--History
Collection
MS-216: Ivonette Wright Miller Papers
Description
This video documents the December 17, 1978 dedication ceremony of the Wright Brothers Room at Wright State University, marking the culmination of the 75th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first powered flight. University leaders, civic officials, members of the Wright family, and community representatives gathered to celebrate Dayton’s central role in aviation history through speeches, proclamations, and the formal presentation of significant artifacts, including original photographs, a 1905 Wright Flyer propeller, medals, awards, rare documents, postage stamps, and a daguerreotype of the Wright brothers’ mother. The ceremony emphasizes the generosity of donors, the importance of preservation and research, and Wright State University’s role as a steward of Wright brothers heritage, reaffirming the lasting global impact of Orville and Wilbur Wright’s achievements.
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Publisher Repository
Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries
Document Type
Video
