Name/Title
Correspondence Sent and Received, (6 folders, ca. 1960-ca. 1985)Scope and Content
This folder contains correspondence, notes, and clippings, most or all of them belonging to Lewis Latimer’s granddaughter Winifred Norman, who worked tirelessly to recognize and honor Latimer’s achievements. Noted correspondents include African American collector and historian M. A. “Spike” Harris, and Wesley T. Hammer, son of Lewis Latimer’s colleague and employer Edwin Hammer, who reminisces about Latimer. A typescript of an unpublished Lewis Latimer poem, “Keep in Touch With the World,” is also included in this folder.Context
Folder 383/2 is part of Box 383 in the archival collection. It continues the documentation of Lewis Latimer's life, including his work with Edison, his contributions to electrical engineering, and the recognition he received posthumously. The documents reflect both contemporary and historical perspectives on his impact, in the context of campaigns during the 1960s and 1970s 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
Archival Materials on Lewis Latimer – Folder 383/2Description
This folder contains various archival records, including reports, newspaper clippings, and organizational documents related to Lewis Latimer. Items highlight his role in the advancement of electrical engineering, institutional recognitions, and public awareness efforts. Some materials discuss exhibitions and events dedicated to his contributions, while others provide biographical insights.Location
Folder
383/2Box
383Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
