Series 3: Correspondence, 1899-1960, bulk: 1918 - 1933
Scope and Contents note
This series consists primarily of correspondence between Wright and Charles Dennis and Hal O'Flaherty, his editors at the Daily News, and general letters that Wright and his wife received from friends and acquaintances that they met on their travels. In addition, there are several letters between Wright and the U.S. War Department and Office of Strategic Services regarding microphotography experiments conducted by Wright which he thought might be useful to the war effort; and a few letters relating to unidentified flying objects, a subject in which Wright was interested.
Dates
- Creation: 1899-1960
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1918 - 1933
Creator
- From the Collection: Wright, Paul Randall, 1876-1965 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Paul Randall Wright papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Arrangement note
The series is arranged such that correspondence with a specific individual or entity, or about a specific subject, precedes general incoming and outgoing correspondence. Correspondence relating to a specific person or subject is then arranged chronologically within the appropriate folder. Wright's general incoming correspondence is arranged first alphabetically by author and then chronologically. Wright's general outgoing correspondence, of which there are only a few letters, is arranged chronologically.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
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