Name/Title
Correspondence Sent and Received, (6 folders, ca. 1960-ca. 1985)Scope and Content
This folder contains correspondence, most or all of it belonging to Lewis Latimer’s granddaughter Winifred Norman, who worked tirelessly to recognize and honor Latimer’s achievements. Notable correspondents include the Harlem writer Arna Bontemps and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Other letters document the creation of a sculptural bust of Lewis Latimer and other historical Black figures, and the recollections of George A. Latimer, Lewis Latimer’s nephew (although this should be used with caution since the writer erroneously states that his own father, Lewis’s brother George Latimer, Jr., was born in London).Context
Box 383, Folder 1 is part of a larger archival collection documenting Lewis Latimer’s work and historical impact. The documents in this folder primarily focus on efforts to preserve his contributions, in the context of campaigns during the 1960s to preserve, retrieve, and acknowledge African American history.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection], The Latimer Norman Family Collection (1879-1996) [QPL Subgroup]Archive Items Details
Title
Lewis Latimer Archival Documents – Box 383, Folder 1Description
This folder includes scanned archival materials such as reports, letters, and publications discussing Latimer’s role in early electrical engineering, historical preservation initiatives, and his broader contributions to African American history. Some materials highlight exhibits dedicated to his legacy, while others contain factual data on his patents and inventions.Location
Folder
383/1Box
383Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
