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 RepresentationContext
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
376/24Box
376Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States