Correspondence Sent and Received, (24 folders, 1879-1923)

Name/Title

Correspondence Sent and Received, (24 folders, 1879-1923)

Description

A letter from Latimer’s friend and fellow African American activist John Edward Bruce (who used the pseudonym “Bruce Grit”). The letter discusses historical perspectives on African American contributions, leadership, and legacies. Bruce expresses deep respect for Latimer and shares thoughts on racial progress and collective memory.

Subject

Letter from J.E. Bruce to L.H. Latimer

Context

Handwritten correspondence dated September 4, 1915, from J.E. Bruce, a noted writer and historian, to Lewis H. Latimer.

Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection], Items 1880 ca., (1910, 1990-1995)[ Sub-Series]

Location

Folder

376/17

Box

376

Archival Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL Collection

Library

Queens Borough Public Library

City

Jamaica, Queens

State

New York, USA

Continent

North America

Country

United States