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Lucile M. Wright papers, 1876-1986

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wright, Lucile M.
Title
Lucile M. Wright papers
Dates
1876-1986 (inclusive)
Quantity
16.84 cubic ft. (32 boxes)
Collection Number
09799
Summary
Lucile M. Wright was an aviatrix, philanthropist, and airport executive from Jamestown, New York. This collection contains correspondence, printed material, media clippings, and ephemera related to her career in aviation, philanthropy work, and personal life.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Lucile M. Wright was an aviatrix, philanthropist, and airport executive from Jamestown, New York during the twentieth century. A graduate of Washington University and Georgetown University Law School, Wright learned to fly as a young woman. During World War II, she served as a pilot in the U.S. Civil Air Patrol. Wright remained active in the aviation field after the war, serving as chairwoman of the Jamestown Municipal Airport Commission and as a public relations representative of the American Association if Airport Executives. She also was a member of various aviation societies like the Ninety-Nines, an international organization of women pilots that promotes advancement of aviation through education, scholarships, and mutual support. In addition to her aviation activities, Wright was an ardent philanthropist. She was the founder and president of the Jamestown Girls Club and an active member and donor to various organizations such as the Girls Club of America and Zonta. She was married to John H. Wright, who was a Jamestown businessman and the president of Jamestown Telephone Corporation and Wright’s Motion Picture Company.

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Content Description

Collection concerns Lucile M. Wright’s aviation career, philanthropic activities, and personal life. The collection primarily documents her involvement with the Jamestown Municipal Airport Commission, the American Association of Airport Executives, the Jamestown Girls Club, the Girls Club of America, and her personal life. It contains correspondence, subject files (containing correspondence, clippings, notes, financial documents, and reports), photographs, legal documents, financial documents, clippings, newspapers, ephemera, printed material, periodicals, framed awards and photographs, and scrapbooks.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Lucile M. Wright at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Wesley and Willa Jean Thring in December 1990.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Krist Jessup in March 2017.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Aeronautics, Commercial -- United States
  • Airports -- Management
  • Airports -- United States
  • Charity organization -- United States
  • Women air pilots -- United States
  • Women philanthropists -- United States
  • Young women -- Charities, protection, etc.

Personal Names

  • Wright, John H., 1867-1951

Corporate Names

  • American Association of Airport Executives
  • Girls Clubs of America, Inc.
  • Jamestown Girls Club (Jamestown, N.Y.)
  • United States. Civil Air Patrol

Geographical Names

  • Jamestown (N.Y.) -- Municipal Airport Commission
  • Jamestown (N.Y.) -- Politics and government

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs

Processed by Krist Jessup
2017

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