Charlie Wright
Item
Charlie Wright.jpg Dublin Core
Title
Charlie Wright
Subject
Charlie Wright
Description
Charlie Wright, Helen's first husband and Highlands hero. He received a gold medal for the rescue of Gus Baty after he tumbled over Fool's Rock. Charlie died young and Helen used the cash award from the Carnegie metal to open Helen's Barn providing a space for the Highlands community and support her five children.
Creator
Highlands Historical Society
Date
1910s
Rights
Copywrite Highlands Historical Society
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Original Format
photo
Collection
Citation
Highlands Historical Society, “Charlie Wright,” Mountain Music presented by the Highlands Historical Society, accessed October 11, 2024, http://mountainmusic.highlandshistory.com/items/show/11.