Petition, (1 folder, 1902)

Name/Title

Petition, (1 folder, 1902)

Description

The document appeals for reconsideration of the terminated appointment of Black inventor Samuel Scottron to the Brooklyn Board of Education, and protests the historical exclusion of Black citizens from governance roles. It includes handwritten annotations and references to Lewis H. Latimer’s support.

Subject

Draft Letter Advocating for Equal Political Representation

Context

A letter drafted to advocate for fair political representation and appointments for African Americans in government.

Collection

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

Location

Folder

376/24

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