Search this Blog
-
Recent Posts
Welcome
Wright State University Libraries' Special Collections and Archives welcomes you to our blog. Join us as we share information, news and special events, highlight our collections, and discuss archival issues.
If you have the opportunity, please visit us in person, too! We're located on the fourth floor of the Dunbar Library on the campus of Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
For more information, please visit our website or email us.
Thank you for stopping by!
Blog Calendar
Archives
Daily Archives: December 17, 2012
“Success…”
On Monday, December 14, 1903, Wilbur Wright made an unsuccessful attempt to fly the power-driven, heavier-than-air machine that he and his brother Orville had developed. After 3.5 seconds in the air, the engine stalled, but luckily Wilbur and the machine … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Collections, Wright Brothers
Tagged aviation history, collections, first flight, MS-1, Wright Brothers, Wright Brothers Day
Leave a comment