Name/Title
Marriage Certificate, (1 folder, ca. 1930)Scope and Content
The file includes a marriage certificate housed in an embossed decorative envelope, with handwritten annotations referencing the year 1893. Additionally, it contains a newspaper clipping detailing the tragic death of Rev. S. L. Gracey at age 76. The clipping outlines his contributions to the church, his diplomatic appointment, and his service in the Massachusetts Legislature. The materials in this file provide insights into both family and historical events of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Context
This archival file is part of the Latimer Family Papers collection. It contains a marriage certificate from 1893 and a newspaper clipping reporting the suicide of Rev. Samuel L. Gracey, a Methodist minister and former U.S. Consul to Foo-Chow, China. The clipping highlights his service in the Civil War as a chaplain and his later political career.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection], The Latimer Norman Family Collection (1879-1996) [QPL Subgroup]Archive Items Details
Title
Latimer Family Papers – Marriage Certificate and News ClippingLocation
Folder
382h/6Box
382Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
