Background
Wright, John Cotton was born on July 27, 1928 in Sharon, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George Carroll and Dorothy (Cotton) Wright.
Wright, John Cotton was born on July 27, 1928 in Sharon, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George Carroll and Dorothy (Cotton) Wright.
Degree in philosophy, University Hawaii, Manoa, 1955. Master of Library Science, University Hawaii, Manoa, 1987.
Editorial assistant University Hawaii Press, Honolulu, 1953—1955. Self employed Kona, 1956—1957. Administrative assistant Oahu Runway and Land Company, Honolulu, 1958—1961.
Assistant to chairman Dillingham Corporation, 1962—1966. Historian, archivist Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, 1966—1981. President Wright Consultant, Kailua, since 1982.
Production editor Mechas Press, LLC, Honolulu, since 1998. Consultant Mariners Museum, Newport News, Virginia, 1967, JDR 3rd Fund, New York City, 1975, New York City, 77, Asia Foundation, San Francisco, 1979, San Francisco, 81.
Member of International Council Archives (honorary).
Married VerlieAnn Kapule Malina, May 23, 1978.