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Carl S. Bates

️Ralph S. Cooper, D.V.M.

Wright Days Gallery This sub-section of the Wisconsin Historical Society website offers three photos of Carl, one in his glider taken in 1906,a second, showing him in his biplane racing an auto in about 1909 and a third showing him in his biplane on the beach in Daytona Beach, Florida. Each of them can be enlarged to full screen size and includes brief descriptions of the events. You can access that page by clicking on the title above.
By all means, if time permits, take advantage of the many other important photos on the page. Also, you will be well rewarded if you take time to visit the homepage of the Society. It is well worth a visit.