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The Wilbur and Orville Wright Papers at the Library of Congress


 collection description

The Wilbur and Orville Wright Papers at the Library of Congress document the lives of the Wright Brothers and their work to develop the first powered and controlled aircraft. Included within this collection are their scrapbooks, images of their activities, diaries, drawings and letters from a variety of people including their mentor Octave Chanute, Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, and Alexander Graham Bell.

You may go directly to the collection, The Wilbur and Orville Wright Papers at the Library of Congress, in American Memory.



 special presentations
These online exhibits provide context and additional information about this collection.

"The Belief that Flight is Possible to Man"
Collection Highlights
Photography and the Wright Brothers
Wilbur and Orville Wright Timeline
Wright Family Tree


 historical eras
These historical era(s) are best represented in the collection, although they may not be all-encompassing.

Development of the Industrial United States — 1876-1915
Emergence of Modern America — 1890-1930


 related collections and exhibits
These collections and exhibits contain thematically-related primary and secondary sources. Browse the Collection Finder for more related material on the American Memory Web site.

Alexander Graham Bell Family Papers at the Library of Congress
Samuel Morse Papers at the Library of Congress


 other resources
Recommended additional sources of information.

Finding Aid
Related Resources


 search tips
Specific guidance for searching this collection.

Search the collection using the keyword search, or browse the Series index. For help with search words, go to the Synonym List. For help with search strategies, see Finding Items in American Memory.


 viewing tips

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