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Nominations must be sent by email as a Word Document to kwrightnomination@naa.aero with the "Katharine Wright Nomination" in the subject line. Presentation. The formal presentation of the award takes place at the NAA Fall Awards Dinner, usually held in November. The trophy is on display at the offices of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. in Oklahoma City.
Aug 18, 2020 · On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright flew the world’s first airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, establishing the Wright Brothers as world-renowned pioneers of flight. Known to far fewer people was their whip-smart and well-educated sister Katharine, a suffragette and early feminist. After Wilbur passed away, Katharine lived ...
- Patty Dann
K. Wright 2020-2029 Recipients. For her 40 years of dedication to the aerospace industry and her tireless commitment as a volunteer and role model, working to educate and inspire young girls around the globe. For her diverse contributions to military aviation, her research and development efforts supporting the advancement of human space ...
Mar 26, 2024 · December 1903: While Wilbur and Orville Wright’s flying machine is quite literally taking off in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina with its historic fifty-seven second flight, their sister Katharine is back home in Dayton, Ohio, running the bicycle shop, teaching Latin, and looking after the family. A Latin teacher and suffragette, Katharine is ...
- Amanda Flower
Katharine “Katie” Wright (Haskell) was a community activist and a member of the famous Wright family. She was born in 1874 in Dayton, Ohio to Bishop Milton Wright and Susan Koerner Wright of the United Brethren Church, and was sister to the famous Wright brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright. She had two other older brothers Reuchlin and Lorin ...
Katharine “Katie” Wright (Haskell) was a community activist and a member of the famous Wright family. She was born in 1874 in Dayton, Ohio to Bishop Milton Wright and Susan Koerner Wright of the United Brethren Church, and was sister to the famous Wright brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright. She had two other older brothers Reuchlin and Lorin ...
Sep 30, 2021 · Katharine Wright (August 19, 1874 – March 3, 1929) was the only sister of aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. She was a high school teacher and later became an international celebrity when she accompanied her famous brothers in Europe. Early years. Born August 19, 1874, exactly three years after Orville, Katharine was the only ...
