Katharine Wright Haskell Papers (MS-700)

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  Letter, October 20, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about his bifocals and glasses in general and her hearing issues. She describes Griffith Brewer's and Orville's travel plans to Washington to resolve a patent suit and updates him about friends and their wellbeing. She goes on to describe travel plans to Oberlin College for Homecoming. Her writing then becomes a love letter.

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  Letter, October 19, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about "Griff" [Griffith Brewer] going to Washington for some patent business in which Orville will join him later and a possible trip to Baltimore. She touches on their marriage and theoretical wedding. She updates Henry on friends and other aspects of her daily life before turning the letter into a love letter.

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  Letter, October 17, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell, mentioning the odd mailing issues she's been having over the past few days and a committee meeting she attended with Orville.

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  Letter, Evening of October 16, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell mentioning the sneaky logistics of sending her letters to him in the name of keeping their relationship secret, her and Orville's plans in Columbus, a Massed Piano Concert they attended that evening, and other aspects of her daily life.

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  Letter, October 16, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes a Henry Haskell love letter that also includes her mentioning stories she read in the Times Sunday, the upcoming Oberlin College Board of Trustee meeting, and recent Oberlin College business as well as other aspects of her daily life.

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  Letter, October 15, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about her plans for the upcoming week, including a trip to Columbus and Orville's trip to Baltimore. She describes Orville's testimony to the Air Board a bit more, the well being of a sick friend, and goings-on at Oberlin College. She touches on a potential engagement ring, and other aspects of her daily life.

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  Letter, October 13, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about the almost comedic logistics of their letter sending, her wanting Orville to start his book, and the testimony Orville was requested to write. She praises Henry's writing and his ability to talk about European subjects. She speaks of friends and acquaintances, as well as other aspects of her daily life.

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  Letter, October 12, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell from Washington D.C. while Orville is at the Advisory Committee Laboratory. She recounts their lunch at the White House and the guests there, and Orville's meeting before the Air Board.

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  Letter, October 10, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell from New York City. She tells him that she and Orville have been invited to a dinner at the White House, followed by Orville possibly testifying before the Air Board. She talks to Henry about an engagement ring and their future wedding, as well as other aspects of her daily life.

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  Letter, October 9, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell from New York City. She writes a short letter about her day, including her shopping at Abercrombie & Fitch, a dinner she and Orville attended that evening, the delay of the Air Races due to weather. and Orville's indecision on whether he will go to Washington D.C. to appear before the President's Air Board.

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  Letter, October 8, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell from New York City. She describes her and Orville's day meeting people at a dinner associated with the Air Races.

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  Letter, October 7, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell from New York City as Orville was at a S.A.E. dinner. She tells him of her and Orville's trip to Tiffany's to purchase plates, a play she saw, and how things are ramping up for the Air Races. She gives Henry praises of a chapter he wrote on Kansas City, and talks about all the friends and acquaintances she is meeting and reuniting with.

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  Letter, October 6, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell describing her day, asking Henry for and expressing her own opinion on the potential for Dr. Millikan to be president of Oberlin College, work going on outside her home, and other aspects of her daily life.

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  Letter, October 4, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about the Houdini performance her and Orville saw with friends and other aspects of her daily life.

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  Letter, October 2 to 3, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about their plans for their trip to the New York Air Races, Henry's new bifocals and their annoyances, an upcoming meeting and election for a Board of Trustee position, and the naming of Wright Field. She discusses the philosophy of material items as compared to human ideals, and mentions aspects of her daily life.

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  Letter, October 1 to 2, 1925, Katharine Wright to My Darling Harry [Henry J. Haskell]

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  Katharine Wright writes a love letter to Henry Haskell. She also includes some aspects of her daily life.

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  Letter, September 29, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about a recent Board of Trustees election, her continued emotional struggle with leaving Orville to be with Henry, and other aspects of her daily life.

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  Letter, September 28, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell, mentioning her mother's knack for making things, establishing their engagement and their financial future, and other aspects of her daily life. She tells him of a trip to New York she and Orville are taking for the Air Races. She also starts speaking about the Powers-Archer correspondence.

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  Letter, September 26, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell about her daily life, including friends, the post, and a newspaper interview.

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  Letter, September 24, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell. She mentions one of Henry's articles in the Kansas City Star about the Society for the Prevention of War, the campaign of Grove Patterson, her sympathy and love for Henry, and other aspects of her daily life.

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  Letter, September 23, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell to tell him of some mail Orville had received, particularly one letter regarding a hearing before the "President's Air Board". She also speaks of Henry's son's reaction to their relationship, an odd telegram she received, and an upcoming Board of Trustees election.

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  Letter, September 22, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, Katharine Wright, finally home at Hawthorn Hill, writes to Henry Haskell. She tells him about her daily life, including how her trip back home went and how happy she is to be home in her own room. She touches on how her and Henry's financial situation may be when they live together, the Powers-Archer correspondence that he had sent her some time ago and updates on friends.

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  Letter, September 16 to 20, 1925, Katharine Wright to Henry J. Haskell

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, written over five days, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell from Lambert Island, Penetang, Ontario. She writes about her daily life, particularly their preparations for leaving the Island for the season and continues to reflect on her and Henry's relationship and what it may mean for her and Orville's. She mentions the anniversary of the accident at Fort Myer and reminisces about her subsequent traveling in Europe with Orville.

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  Letter, September 10 to 14, 1925, Katharine Wright to Harry, Dear [Henry J. Haskell]

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, written over five days, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell from Lambert Island, Penetang, Ontario. She reports on Orville's recovery from his back injury, and happening in her daily life. She mention's Henry's article on Babe Ruth, Henry's religious nature, updates about various friends' lives. Katharine continues writing two days later, on the 12th, about Orville's recovery and their plans to travel back to Dayton, Ohio. She mentions her gladness that Henry's son had visited him and brings up the subject of Miss Farmer- the original subject that seems to have pushed Henry to confessing his love for Katharine. She expresses regret for neglecting to write most others during the summer and the anxiety she felt when she had to watch Orville shuffling around during recovery after his back injury.

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  Letter, September 8 and 9, 1925, Katharine Wright to Harry [Henry J. Haskell]

  Katharine Wright Haskell

  In this letter, written over two days, Katharine Wright writes to Henry Haskell from Lambert Island, Penetang, Ontario. She mentions Orville is not feeling well, presumably from the injury to his back and how slow letters had been leaving Marshall Lake. She talks a bit about her and Henry's future and a bit about her friend's lives mixed with details about her daily life.