Name/Title
Creative Works, (1 folder, ca. 1930)Scope and Content
This folder contains materials assembled by Winifred Norman, Lewis Latimer’s granddaughter, for what appears to have been a planned biography of him. It consists of typed and handwritten documents, as well as photocopies of documents and antique newspaper clippings.
The folder includes important typescripts of interviews about the Latimer family, inherited family documents, and a Latimer family tree, all researched and compiled by Winifred Norman. Some of these documents are unique in the historical and biographical details they provide about Lewis Latimer’s career and family life.Context
Folder 383/19 is part of Box 383 in the archival collection. The materials in this folder seem to be related to formal documentation, possibly concerning legal, professional, or historical matters. The handwritten notes may provide insight into the thoughts or activities of individuals connected to the collection.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection], The Latimer Norman Family Collection (1879-1996) [QPL Subgroup]Archive Items Details
Title
Typed and Handwritten Documents with Historical Records – Folder 383/19Description
This folder contains a variety of documents, including typewritten letters, official forms, handwritten notes, and photocopied historical records. Several pages have formal letter formatting, while others include annotations or marginalia. Some documents appear aged, possibly indicating their historical significance. The handwritten elements suggest either personal notes or additional commentary on official materials. There are also pages with dense text, formatted in columns or legal-style documents, reinforcing the structured nature of many of these papers.Location
Folder
383/19Box
383Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
