Name/Title
Correspondence Sent and Received, (24 folders, 1879-1923)Scope and Content
This folder contains miscellaneous correspondence and poetry between Lewis H. Latimer and several acquaintances and friends. Notably, it contains letters (and copies of letters) between Latimer and notable figures in early twentieth-century African American activism and public life, including Booker T. Washington, Emmett Scott, Rosamond Johnson, John Edward Bruce (“Bruce Grit”), George F. Grant, Samuel R. Scottron, and Richard T. Greener.Context
This folder contains a collection of letters, handwritten and typed documents, and envelopes related to the Latimer family. The materials date from the late 19th to early 20th century and include both personal and formal correspondence. Some documents appear to be official communications, while others include handwritten notes, petitions, and envelopes with postmarks.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection], Items 1880 ca., (1910, 1990-1995)[ Sub-Series]Archive Items Details
Title
Correspondence and Documents – Latimer Family PapersDescription
The folder comprises a variety of documents, including legal and financial papers, letters to and from members of the Latimer family, and possibly estate-related materials. Some documents are typed, while others are handwritten in cursive. Several items exhibit aging, with faded ink and paper degradation. A notable letter from August 29, 1918, appears to be addressed to or from a key figure in the Latimer family. The envelopes show postmarks and stamps, indicating correspondence between different locations.Location
Folder
376/8Box
376Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
