Memorabilia, (2 folders, 1927,ca. 1970)

Object/Artifact

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Lewis Latimer House

Name/Title

Memorabilia, (2 folders, 1927,ca. 1970)

Description

The folder contains a small blue leather-bound autograph book with gold-edged pages. Inside are handwritten notes and signatures dated between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Some entries include personal messages, poetry, and well-wishes addressed to Latimer or his associates. The book's condition shows signs of wear, with faded ink and minor damage to the binding. This item is a valuable artifact documenting Latimer’s social interactions and relationships.

Context

Folder 383/16 is part of Box 383 in the archival collection. The autograph book provides insight into Lewis Howard Latimer’s connections with friends, colleagues, and possibly prominent figures of his time. It serves as a historical artifact capturing personal exchanges and sentiments from the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection], The Latimer Norman Family Collection (1879-1996) [QPL Subgroup]

Location

Folder

383/16

Box

383

Archival Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL Collection

Library

Queens Borough Public Library

City

Jamaica, Queens

State

New York, USA

Continent

North America

Country

United States