Summary Information
Wright Family Scrapbook
1924-1930
Milwaukee Historic Photo Collection 33
0.2 cubic ft. (1 box)
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)
Images and ephemera related to many members of
Wisconsin’s Wright family. Included are photos and clippings related to Milwaukee
theatre actress Kathleen Wright and Reverend John White, pastor to Calvin Coolidge's
father.
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English
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Biography/History
William Henry Wright and his wife Jane Evelyn immigrated from Ireland in 1849.
William was a lawyer by trade and came to America with the intention of heading to
the California gold rush, but the couple settled in Milwaukee instead. One of their
sons, Joseph E. Wright (1848-1923), married Margaret Hurlburd (1856-1919) of Benton
Harbor, Michigan, in 1877. They had three daughters. One of which, Kathleen Wright
(1878-1960), was soprano soloist. She was active in the MacDowell Club and Wisconsin
Players in Milwaukee. Another daughter of Joseph and Margaret, Daisy E. (1879-1959),
married Reverend John White (1878-1956), who presided over the funeral service of
Calvin Coolidge's father in 1926. A few other family members are included in the
scrapbook as well.
Scope and Content Note
The main portion of the collection is the scrapbook. It is filled with photographs of
individuals, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera. The photos are mainly of
individuals. The majority of the photos are unidentified but appear to depict the
family’s children. The newspaper clippings tend to be of performances in which
Kathleen Wright appeared and other clippings relating to the family. It is not
always possible to tell the identity of the newspaper or the date. The ephemera are
mostly along the lines of theater programs and brochures. Most of the scrapbook is
undated, although there are a few dates with the newspaper clippings. There are also
17 loose photos and are all black and white and are of various sizes. They are
mostly photos of people and are unidentified.
Arrangement of the Materials
The album is in original order and is followed by loose materials from the album.
Preferred Citation
Wright Family Scrapbook, 1924-1930, Collection 33. Milwaukee Historic Photo Archives,
Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Related Material in the Milwaukee Public Library
Administrative/Restriction Information
There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all
in accordance with state law. The public may view collections from the Milwaukee
Historic Photo Archives by appointment at the Central Library. To request an
in-person appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please
contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.
The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel,
privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection
(Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).
Acquisition information is currently unavailable. Materials accessioned as a
Historic Photo Collection.
Processed by Brian Williams-Van Klooster, Photo Librarian, April 2006. Additional
processing by Rose Fortier, Historic Photo Librarian, April 2009.
Contents List
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Box
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Folder
1
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Scrapbook, 1924-1930, undated
1 volume
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Box
1
Folder
2
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Loose Photographs, undated
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Box
1
Folder
3
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Loose Clipping and Girls’ Friendly Society in America pamphlet,
1928, undated
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