Katharine Wright
Personal Information
Born: 1874
Died: 1929
Country of Birth: USA
Nationality: USA
Ethnicity: White
Education
1898, BA Oberlin College
Professional Life
Field of Study: Aeronautics
Institution/Corporation: Oberlin college
Degrees & Memberships: Member: Helen Hunt Club; President of Young Women's League; Oberlin Alumni Association
Awards & Achievements
Awards: 1909, Frence Legion of Honor; 1923, elected to Oberlin College Board of Trustees
Achievements: negotiated with government officials to promote the work of her brothers (Wilbur & Orville), secured contracts for them, ran their businesses, & was, in essence, their executive secretary, helping the shy brothers with social interaction; accompanied her brothers to France in 1090 & while there took several rides in their flying machine, making her the 3rd woman to ever fly; assisted brothers in their patent litigation; was an active member of the suffrage movement