Name/Title
Printed Material, (1 folder, 1900-ca. 1920): Latimer Family Correspondence – Business and Personal LettersScope and Content
This folder contains letters by Frank A. Wardlaw, Secretary of the Edison Pioneers, to Louise Latimer in 1928-29 discussing his “In Memoriam” piece written after Lewis Latimer’s death, his condolences, and reminiscences about Latimer. It also contains correspondence from Albert Morris to Louise Latimer in 1956, with reference to “A Short Biography of Lewis Latimer” written by Morris, and other matters. Official Business Letters: Correspondence from various companies and institutions, some bearing official letterheads. Personal Letters: Handwritten letters between family members and associates. Legal and Administrative Documents: Typewritten statements, possibly related to financial or estate matters. Envelopes with Postmarks and Stamps: Some letters are preserved in their original mailed envelopes, with visible postal markings.Context
This archival file is part of the Latimer Family Papers collection, containing handwritten and typed correspondence on official letterheads, personal letters, envelopes with postal markings, and legal documents. These materials reflect business dealings, family communications, and legal affairs involving members of the Latimer family.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection], The Latimer Norman Family Collection (1879-1996) [QPL Subgroup]Archive Items Details
Title
Latimer Family Correspondence – Business and Personal LettersLocation
Folder
382h/10Box
382Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States