Name/Title
Family, (7 folders, ca. 1900)Scope and Content
This collection features early photographic portraits of Lewis Howard Latimer, along with images related to his home and personal life. The materials include a modern copy print of the a formal studio portrait photograph of Latimer in London in 1882;, a photograph of the house in or near Ashfield, Massachusetts that was the residence of his niece Cora Hawley Schuster (daughter of his sister Margaret) and her family; a photograph of a domestic interior, inscribed on the back “Front Parlor 324 E 55 St. NY, N.W. corner, 1893, Used as Study of L H Latimer” (the Latimer family’s Manhattan address before they moved to Brooklyn and then Flushing), and a business cardContext
Lewis Howard Latimer was a key figure in the development of electric lighting and an important African American inventor. These images document aspects of his personal and professional life, offering insight into his living environment and public presence.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Archive Items Details
Title
Portraits and Personal Photographs of Lewis Howard LatimerDescription
A collection of historical photographs associated with Lewis Howard Latimer. The images include a formal studio portrait of Latimer in a suit, a business card with his name, and a photograph of his house. Also included is an interior shot showing a room with furniture and a handwritten inscription on the back of one of the photographs, possibly noting the date and location. Some images show signs of age, with fading and visible wear. These materials contribute to the visual record of Latimer’s life and home.Location
Folder
391os/3Box
391Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
