Name/Title
Lewis Howard Latimer Correspondence and WritingsScope and Content
This folder contains typed and handwritten documents related to Lewis Howard Latimer’s professional and personal correspondence, notably including a typescript describing Latimer’s invention of a “Safety Electric Elevator,” signed by “L. H. Latimer, inventor.” Drawings by Latimer illustrating this plan for a system to prevent elevators from “free falling” can be found elsewhere in the collection. Latimer never patented this system, but his interest in improving elevator safety dated back to the early 1880s. .Context
Part of the Latimer Family Papers, these records include letters, official documents, and written reflections from Lewis Howard Latimer. They originate from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, capturing Latimer’s experiences as an African American inventor and his engagement with professional and personal matters.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Archive Items Details
Title
Lewis Howard Latimer Correspondence and WritingsDescription
A collection of documents, including typewritten pages and handwritten notes, attributed to Lewis Howard Latimer. Some pages appear to be drafts of letters, speeches, or memoirs discussing his work and life. The collection includes a partially torn document with Latimer’s signature, offering a rare glimpse into his handwritten records.Location
Folder
398os/3Box
398Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
