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This scrapbook chronicles the return of the Wright 1903 Flyer to the United States, beginning with the early negotiations with England to the reception at the Smithsonian following receipt of the aircraft.
Identifier
NASM.XXXX.0393
Creator
National Air Museum (U.S.)
Date
1948-1949
Provenance
Prepared by the National Air Museum, Transfer, unknown, NASM.XXXX.0393
Extent
0.66 Cubic feet (1 flatbox)
Archival Repository
National Air and Space Museum Archives
Scope and Contents
This scrapbook chronicles the return of the Wright 1903 Flyer from the early negotiations with England to the reception following receipt of the aircraft. The scrapbook includes the following types of material: reception invitation and program; remarks from the reception; a letter sent by Harry Truman which was read during the reception; newspaper articles; and photographs, including shots of the curators setting up the display and hanging the aircraft in the National Air Museum in the North Hall of Arts and Industry Building.
Arrangement note
This collection is in original order.
Rights
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Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Citation
Wright 1903 Flyer "Operation Homecoming" Scrapbook, NASM.XXXX.0393, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Topics
Aeronautics -- 1903-1916
Aeronautics
Airplanes
Wright (Brothers) 1903 Flyer
Type
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Photographs
Clippings
Correspondence
Programs
Scrapbooks